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Darci Kistler Retires from New York City Ballet

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Evan

Darci Kistler at 16, performing Balanchine’s Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3, photo by Costas, 1980 After thirty years with New York City Ballet, today is principal dancer Darci Kistler’s final performance.  Her retirement not only marks the end of a remarkable … Continue reading →

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A Serenade to Remember

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Evan

NYCB dancers in George Balanchine’s Serenade, photo by Paul Kolnik There was a collective moan of disappointment from the audience on Friday evening at New York City Ballet when it was announced that Darci Kistler, who is retiring at the … Continue reading →

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NYCB: 21st Century Movement

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Evan

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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Darci Kistler, Balanchine’s Last Dancer, to Retire

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Evan

Darci Kistler at 16, performing Balanchine’s Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3, photo by Costas, 1980 Darci Kistler, the only remaining dancer at New York City Ballet to have been hired and trained by George Balanchine, will retire during the 2010 season … Continue reading →

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New York City Ballet – World Tour

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Evan

Albert Evans, Rebecca Krohn, Jonathan Stafford, and Rachel Rutherford in Russian Seasons (photo by John Ross) Every season, the artistic staff at New York City Ballet has the daunting task of creating a variety of programs that will attract audiences, … Continue reading →

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