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New York City Ballet’s Spring Season in Review

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

Benjamin Millepied’s Why am I not where you are, photo by Paul Kolnik My review of New York City Ballet’s spring season, called Architecture of Dance, is in the July/August issue of The Brooklyn Rail.  Here’s an excerpt: “Seven new … Continue reading →

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New York City Ballet’s Balanchine Opening

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

New York City Ballet in George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, photo by Paul Kolnik In 1948, New York City Ballet performed George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco at the company’s first performance.  This past Sunday afternoon, it was a fitting opening to … Continue reading →

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Architecture of Ballet: Men on Top. Women on Stage.

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

Tiler Peck working with choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti, photo by Paul Kolnik New York City Ballet’s spring season, a festival entitled Architecture of Dance, includes an astounding seven new ballets.  In fact, the company’s recent print brochures, website, and festival mini-site … Continue reading →

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