Review: Worlds Collide to Make a Big Ballet Bang
Alexei Ratmansky creates a joyful new “Paquita” for New York City Ballet, giving the dancers a classical frame in which to ...
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A New ‘Paquita’ Is an Echo Chamber of Ballet History
Alexei Ratmansky’s “Paquita” brings ... By Elizabeth Kendall New York City Ballet dancers trickled onstage in mismatched sweatshirts, down vests, practice tutus and leg warmers at the ...
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Ratmansky’s ‘Paquita’ Is a Bright and Tender Thing
But for this one, it helps to come armed with some history and context, as Paquita is steeped in both. In 1947, Marius Petipa brought the crowd-pleasing ballet to Russia. He’d spent a few years ...
New York City Ballet Winter 2025 Review: Stepping Through Centuries
The company’s current season features an array of engaging mixed bills, including two world premieres: Justin Peck’s ...