by Kyra Laubacher for Dance Teacher | May 31, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
In 2019, two leaders from Phoenix’s youth arts scene bumped into each other at a Phoenix Symphony rehearsal. Maria Simonetti, who directs the School of Ballet Arizona, recalls being impressed with conductor Matthew Kasper’s work and introduced herself. Delighted...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jun 27, 2022 | Onstage, The Latest
When choreographer Christopher Williams was 20, he saw Matthew Bourne’s reimagining of Swan Lake with its corps of all-male swans. The performance, he says, made him burst into tears and think, “I must do something like this someday.” Williams’ dream will be realized...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 8, 2020 | News, Onstage
Updated as of March 11: Pacific Northwest Ballet has cancelled upcoming performances of ONE THOUSAND PIECES regarding safety concerns around COVID-19. Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. Houston Ballet Presents a...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 1, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. ABT Debuts Full-Length Ballet, “Of Love and Rage” American Ballet Theatre’s newest full-length story ballet hits the stage this week. The company presents Of...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 24, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. National Ballet of Canada Presents Crystal Pite Premiere, and Bids Farewell to Principal Greta Hodgkinson A world premiere by Crystal Pite highlights National Ballet of...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 17, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. The Royal Ballet Presents the World Premiere of Cathy Marston’s “The Cellist” The world premiere of Cathy Marston’s The Cellist for The Royal Ballet opens...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 10, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. These 11 Companies Are Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Romantic Story Ballets Valentine’s Day creates the perfect opportunity for companies to share romantic story...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 3, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. Annabelle Lopez Ochoa Explores the Life of Frida Kahlo for Dutch National Ballet In 2016, prolific choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa created Broken Wings for English National...