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NYCB: 21st Century Movement

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

A wrap-up of New York City Ballet’s winter season, written by Alastair Macaulay, appeared in the NY Times a few days ago. His assessments of current dancers – both positive and negative – are mostly accurate, and he is correct … Continue reading →

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New York City Ballet’s Balanchine Program

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

The three ballets on New York City Ballet’s all-Balanchine program, which opened their winter season, display strikingly different moods and atmospheres. The scores for each work are crucial here, from Paul Hindemith’s wonderfully moody score (commissioned by Balanchine in 1940) … Continue reading →

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New York City Ballet: Gala at SPAC

Posted on July 21, 2008 by

Saturday’s Gala at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center had a relaxed, laid-back feel that matched the hot, humid evening, but the outdoor setting and sticky weather didn’t stop the crowds from dressing up for the occasion. Nor was the event … Continue reading →

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Sara Mearns Promoted to Principal Dancer

Posted on July 1, 2008 by

Sara Mearns in Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering, photo by Paul Kolnik After a very full and magnificent spring season of performing, Sara Mearns of New York City Ballet has been promoted to principal.  She performed in a huge … Continue reading →

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New York City Ballet – Definitive Chopin

Posted on June 9, 2008 by

I’ll be the first to admit that I love Chopin’s piano pieces. They are breezy, thoughtful, and at times dramatic and intense. With such beautiful music, it is easy to let the mind wander (as mine did several times throughout … Continue reading →

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