PAS DE DEUX DANCE COVERAGE

Jacqueline Ann Holloway and Robert Westley Join Salon/Sanctuary's ON POINT, 6/3

Actor/sword fighters Jacqueline Ann Holloway and Robert Westley will be joining NYCB dancers Jared Angle and Megan LeCrone and members of the Sebastians Chamber Orchestra for On Point: From Duel to Pa... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Blue Lapis Light's Encore Engagement of HEAVEN-EARTH-ONE is Heavenly

It's been said that good news is worth repeating. I guess that adage can be modified for the arts as well. A masterpiece is worth repeating, and thankfully Blue Lapis Light has decided to reprise th... (more...)

Shanghai Ballet to Make UK Debut with JANE EYRE, Aug 14-18

Shanghai Ballet Company is to make its highly anticipated UK debut in August at the London Coliseum with performances of JANE EYRE, an original, innovative ballet production based on Charlotte Brontë'... (more...)

American Ballet Theatre to Host ABTKIDS Program, 6/1

ABTKids, a unique hour-long program designed for children and families, will present a performance of highlights from the Company's 2013 Spring Season on Saturday, June 1 at 11:30 AM at the Metropolit... (more...)

BWW Reviews: John Cranko's ONEGIN at American Ballet Theatre

John Cranko's Onegin was recently presented by American Ballet Theatre. As I expected, the reviews weren't great. It seems Cranko never commands much respect over here. The reviews all describe the wo... (more...)

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Opens the 81st Season with Dance Theatre of Harlem, 6/19

Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH), the groundbreaking and newly revitalized classical and contemporary ballet company, will open the 2013 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival season in the Ted Shawn Theatre Jun... (more...)

Hartt School Community Division to Present LE CORSAIRE, 7/27

The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) presents Le Corsaire Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The performance takes place in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford Campus, 200 Bloomfiel... (more...)

Houston Ballet to Bring MADAME BUTTERFLY to Miller Outdoor Theatre, 5/10-12

On May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Houston Ballet returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park to present three FREE performances of Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch's signatu... (more...)

Salon/Sanctuary Concerts to Present ON POINT: FROM DUEL TO PAS DE DEUX, 6/3

Degage, Coupe, Glissade, Croise... These are not only Steps in Ballet, but also Techniques of the Blade. Pointwork can be done with a Rapier as well as a Point Shoe. Translating the choreography of th... (more...)

Cast Announced for ABT's 2013 Spring Season at Met Opera House, Beg. 5/13

Casting for the first two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2013 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. (more...)

Hubbard Street, Shanghai Ballet, Trisha Brown and More Set for 2013-14 Northrop MOVES Season

The 2013-14 dance season reflects Northrop's tradition of presenting world-class artists, as well as a dedication to work that is fresh and new, and brimming with today's most innovative ideas. This i... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Netherlands Dance Theater Deals with Loss Literally and Figuratively at The Joyce

All elements of the evening's performance were stunningly crafted and stand individually as great works of art, but the pieces lack certain cohesiveness that binds all aspects of a performance togethe... (more...)

Atlanta Ballet Adds SWAN LAKE to Season

For its 12-13 season finale, Atlanta Ballet explores the theme of love through both classic and innovative choreography. Highlighting the athleticism and passion of Atlanta Ballet's dancers, these per... (more...)

BWW Reviews: ARB's Extraordinary ROMEO AND JULIET at Hamilton Stage

The American Repertory Ballet had an outstanding performance of Romeo and Juliet at Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage. (more...)

American Repertory Ballet Gala Honors Princeton Ballet School's Maria Youskevitch Tonight

Maria Youskevitch, longtime faculty member at Princeton Ballet School, is one of this year's American Repertory Ballet Gala Honorees, and is the recipient of this year's Audree Estey Award for Excelle... (more...)

Devon Carney and Yves de Bouteiller Join Faculty for Shreveport Ballet Summer Intensive, 7/22-26

Devon Carney, Associate Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Ballet, and Yves de Bouteiller, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet and Ballet du Nord, will be on the faculty for the Shrevepor... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Ballet Hispanico at the Joyce Theater

Overall the experience of Ballet Hispanico is a real pleasure. There are many fine dancers here beyond those already mentioned. This is strong dancing with high energy and top level technique. (more...)

New York City Ballet Announces 2013-14 Season

New York City Ballet's 2013-14 Season at Lincoln Center will feature performances of 50 ballets in celebration of New York City Ballet's 50th anniversary at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, whi... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Juilliard Dances Repertory

The Juilliard School presented an interesting program on the afternoon of April 7, 2013, at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. Before I even start my review , I want to extend my congratulations to Lawrence... (more...)

BWW Remembers: Maria Tallchief--January 24, 1925 - April 11, 2013

Maria Tallchief, the first Native American to win acclaim as a prima ballerina, passed away on April 11, 2013. While she worked with many companies and choreographers, she is most renowned for her col... (more...)

BWW Reviews: The Trocks at NJ PAC Delight and Amuse

Les Ballet Trockadero De Monte Carlo performed at New Jersey Performing Arts Center for one show only on Sunday, April 7th. The audience was delighted with the company's talents and antics. (more...)

BWW Reviews: The Joyce Theater Foundation Spring Gala

Gala occasions for dance companies are usually about packing in as many stars as possible who then oblige the audience by showing off with excessive pyrotechnics. The Joyce Foundation Spring Gala, hon... (more...)

Diablo Ballet Brings THE BLUE BOY, WEB BALLET and More to Hillbarn Theatre, 4/12-13

Diablo Ballet continues its 2012-13 touring season at the historic Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, with the company's popular Inside the Dancer's Studio series, featuring the final performance of the... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Ballet's Greatest Hits: YAGP Gala

I recently attended a performance of La Bayadere. The dancing was excellent, but the music by Ludwig Minkus was excruciating. I realize that it has a jump, a bounce, danceable adagio notes, but after ... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Mixed Feelings About Paul Taylor - Le Sacre Du Printemps, The Uncommitted, and Promethean Fire

A company known for its energy and humor fallas flat in some areas but excells in others during this incredibly demanding program. (more...)