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 Marius Petipa’s 19th-century style to New York City Ballet through two lenses: his own and George Balanchine’s. By Elizabeth Kendall New York City ...
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Ratmansky’s ‘Paquita’ Is a Bright and Tender Thing
Paquita is far outside the Company’s wheelhouse. It is classical and rooted in a history Balanchine wished to leave behind. But this is a good thing. World premieres can be fresh and tender—taking ...
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 ...
From Russia, with love
Academy of Russian Ballet The Academy of Russian Ballet, the first Russian dance school in Minnesota, was established in 2001 by Kirill Bak and Svetlana Gavrilova, both graduated from Vaganova ...
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On its 30th anniversary, Ballet Manila unveils its best and most exquisite performance pieces
Like a pearl whose luster and sheen get better with age, Ballet Manila’s 30th year celebration reflects the graceful passage of the years, marked by a series of stellar productions featuring ...