Tag Archives: Polyphonia

New York City Ballet: All Wheeldon

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

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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Morphoses, Year Three

Posted on November 6, 2009 by

Morphoses in Christopher Wheeldon’s Rhapsody Fantaisie, photo by Erin Baiano During its third season at City Center last week, Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company offered six ballets over two programs, along with behind-the-scenes videos of the dancers rehearsing at Martha’s Vineyard, live … Continue reading →

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Morphoses: Gala Performance

Posted on October 4, 2008 by

Last year, Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company tried to prove that “Ballet=Sexy” in an attempt to overturn the belief that ballet is all about tutus and dying swans. After watching Wednesday evening’s gala performance at City Center, it was unclear if that’s … Continue reading →

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