December 9, 2024

Today's Stories

Photojournalism

The Nutcracker ballet in Nairobi
theguardian.com Dec 09, 2024

The beloved Christmas ballet, with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was first performed in 1892. Known for its enchanting score and festive themes, it has become a holiday tradition worldwide Contin...

Reviews

**Boston Ballet – The Nutcracker: Festive and Prayerful
criticaldance.org Dec 08, 2024

Boston Ballet Citizens Bank Opera House Boston, MA November 29, 2024 The Nutcracker Carla DeFord Opening night of the Boston Ballet Nutcracker, with its spectacular sets and costumes by Robert Perdzio...

‘Al-Andalus Blues’ and ‘Grace’ at Alvin Ailey
nytimes.com Dec 08, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for its annual December season with an enigmatic premiere by Jamar Roberts and the revival of “Grace.”...

Staatsballett Berlin: Giselle
seeingdance.com Dec 08, 2024

When the assured Riho Sakamoto first stepped out of her home as Giselle, she didn’t so much skip round the stage as fly....

This year’s ‘Nutcracker’ by the Joffrey Ballet is a new reminder of why we love this production
joffrey.org Dec 08, 2024

**Investigate a key observation and theory of inspiration for Tchaikovsky's Grand Pas Music within this article.