December 17, 2024
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Ceremonies out of the Air
A new book by MacArthur “Genius” award winner, postmodern dancer, choreographer, writer, and visual artist, Ralph Lemon.
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Sir David Bintley’s Comedic The Spider’s Feast Premieres at The Sarasota Ballet
Carrie Seidman
Decades after he first explored the concept and over four years after it was originally scheduled to run, British choreographer Sir David Bintley’s The Spider’s Feast will have its world premiere at The Sarasota Ballet this month on a triple bill that includes Frederick Ashton’s Les Patineurs and George Balanchine’s “Rubies.” A comedic take on drama and death in the insect world, the ballet is set to a score of the same name by the French composer Albert Roussel and features sets and ...
18 Pace University Grads Take the Stage in the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
Catie Robinson
When graduates of Pace University’s commercial dance BFA walk across the stage at graduation, they have a cap, gown, and amazing eye-high kicks. That’s because of their curriculum’s focus on multiple styles of jazz, including the precision jazz made famous by the Radio City Rockettes. There is no formal relationship between Pace University and the Rockettes—in fact, the only thing all of this year’s new Rockettes have in common is having attended the Rockettes Conservatory, a weeklong ...
Where Dance and Literacy Meet
stanceondance
An Interview with Talia Bailes, director of Ballet and Books BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Talia Bailes is the founder and director of Ballet and Books, a national nonprofit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. Talia founded Ballet and Books in 2017 with a belief that dance can be used as a connector across differences and as a way to build literacy. Here, she shares the impetus for the organization and how she’s seen Ballet and ...
Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
@gramilano
Graham Spicer sees the Les Étoiles galas in Milan with ballet stars in thrilling pas de deux and seductive modern repertoire.
Strategic Planning for the New Year: Setting Goals for Your Dance Studio in January
Haley Woods
It is the perfect time to sit down and see how your studio can improve in the new year. Here is a guide on how you can do some strategic planning at your dance studio.
A Message from Jamie Barton and Isabella Boylston, AGMA Relief Fund Holiday Drive Co-Chairs | American Guild of Musical Artists
Alicia Cook
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Performing Arts, Greetings from Jamie and Isabella! Throughout our careers, we’ve performed on stages worldwide alongside remarkable artists at every stage of their journeys. Time and again, we’ve been moved by our community’s resilience, the solidarity of artists in times of need, and the generosity of those who
Why Fundraising is Essential for Ballet 5:8’s Professional Company
Julianna Slager
At the heart of Ballet 5:8 is its professional company, a group of highly skilled artists dedicated to creating innovative, thought-provoking performances that inspire and engage audiences across the nation. As a non-profit organization, Ballet 5:8 relies on fundraising to bring its mission to life.
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