Tag Archives: Balanchine

New York City Ballet’s Greek Trilogy

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Evan

New York City Ballet’s four-week fall season opened last week with a celebration of George Balanchine and Igor Stravinsky’s remarkable collaboration. Not only did Wednesday’s program feature works that highlight their partnership, but it also formed a Greek trilogy.  Apollo … Continue reading →

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Kyra Nichols & Peter Martins Reflect on Balanchine & Robbins

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Evan

On May 5th, former New York City Ballet principal dancer Kyra Nichols returned to the stage. Not to perform, sadly – it was a pleasure to watch her until she retired in 2007 – but rather to lead a free … Continue reading →

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New York City Ballet: All Wheeldon

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Evan

From 2001 to 2008, Christopher Wheeldon was New York City Ballet’s first-ever resident choreographer, providing him with a home for creating dances (not to mention a company of talented dancers) and offering NYCB new work from the man that many … Continue reading →

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A Memoir by NYCB Dancer Jock Soto

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Evan

I just finished reading Every Step You Take, the new memoir by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Jock Soto, which goes on sale to the public on October 4th.  Throughout the 90s, Jock was one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Jewels at New York City Ballet

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Evan

Last Wednesday, George Balanchine’s Jewels offered some of the finest dancing that I’ve seen this spring from three of New York City Ballet’s principals.  Sara Mearns (in “Diamonds”), Sterling Hyltin, and Teresa Reichlen (both in “Rubies”) gave memorable performances that revealed … Continue reading →

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