Tag Archives: School of American Ballet

Laid Off NYCB Dancers Speak Out

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

NYCB dancers at the NY State Theater, photo by Kyle Froman Several of the eleven corps de ballet dancers recently laid off from New York City Ballet spoke out about their experiences and future plans in a recent NY Times … Continue reading →

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Darci Kistler, Balanchine’s Last Dancer, to Retire

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

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 – Bach to Glass: A Musical Odyssey II

Posted on June 18, 2008 by

NYCB dancers in the final pose from Robbins’ Glass Pieces, photo by Paul Kolnik Tuesday evening’s program at New York City Ballet took the audience on a musical journey from Bach’s solo piano and solo cello pieces, to an early … Continue reading →

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