by Sophie Robertson For Dance Spirit | Mar 3, 2020 | Technique, Training
As a teacher and choreographer, George Balanchine—founder of the School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet—finessed even the smallest details. And in his technique, extra-special attention is paid to the carriage of the head, which is both unique...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Apr 12, 2018 | News
There haven’t been many dancers at New York City Ballet over the past nearly fifty years who haven’t been directly influenced by Suki Schorer. This summer, June 15-17, ballet teachers will have a chance to learn how to effectively teach Balanchine...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 6, 2018 | Profiles, Viral Videos
On Monday night, the National Dance Institute—the arts education organization founded by former New York City Ballet star Jacques d’Amboise—presented Balanchine’s Guys, a lively discussion with d’Amboise and two other NYCB greats: Arthur...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 27, 2017 | Technique, Training
Nothing’s more impressive than a fluttery entrechat six. Here, School of American Ballet’s Suki Schorer gives her tips for perfecting this tricky jump. 1. Your Power Is In the Plié One of the most common problems Suki Schorer sees is dancers taking too...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | May 31, 2016 | News
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. New York City Ballet’s home away from home, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, will reach the half-century landmark on July 8. In 1966, NYCB opened SPAC with a performance of Balanchine’s...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Perfect your fondu: Watch a special tutorial from School of American Ballet faculty member Suki Schorer at dancemedia.com. Our sister publication Dance Teacher has a fantastic how-to clip with the iconic Balanchine teacher. Hear her tips on tempo, line and...