by Kyra Laubacher | Feb 8, 2024 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Balletomanes are familiar with seeing their beloved art form on the big screen. But what about the other way around? This month, Ballet Arizona takes the idea of cinema—from its tropes to its stars and behind-the-scenes magic—and brings it to life with Moving Movies....
by Estefania Garcia for Dance Magazine | Aug 25, 2021 | Career, Profiles
Andrei Chagas has taken many leaps of faith in his career. His latest has him landing back where it all started: After making his Broadway debut in the revival of Carousel and playing a Shark in the upcoming West Side Story film remake, he’s...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Oct 23, 2018 | News
Since news that Steven Spielberg was directing a remake of West Side Story was released last winter, we’ve been eagerly awaiting any and all updates. Last month, Justin Peck was brought on board as choreographer, joining famed playwright Tony Kushner,...
by Joseph Carman | Feb 12, 2018 | News
One of the titans among choreographers of the 20th century, Jerome Robbins will be celebrated by a number of ballet companies worldwide in 2018 for the centennial of his birth. He died in 1998 at age 79 after a prolific career. His rare talent enabled him to direct...