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75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina

On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, preparing to take the stage in the New York City Ballet’s premiere of “Firebird.”

The Conversation

Sarah Jessica Parker Dusts Her Lids With Frosty Y2K Eyeshadow at the New York City Ballet Gala

She's reviving a very Y2K approach to eyeshadow.

Marie Claire

At NY’s beloved Fall for Dance, highlights come from as far as Ukraine and as close as a few blocks

Fall for Dance, the eclectic annual festival in New York, is a beloved tradition for fans, not least for its $30 tickets

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‘How far do you go in the depiction of gay lovemaking?’: Christopher Wheeldon on his new Oscar Wilde ballet

There has never been a gay-themed work in the classical dance repertoire – until now. The esteemed choreographer hopes to change that for good, even if he’s sometimes the one blushing

The Guardian - UK

The 10 Art and Design Exhibitions in New York That Our Culture Editor Thinks You Should See Right Now

From outdoor temporary installations to collector-worth art furniture presentations, here are the New York shows you shouldn't miss this month

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At 75, NYC Ballet is getting older. Its audience is skewing younger -- and that's the plan

New York City Ballet, one of the world's premier dance troupes, has been celebrating its 75th anniversary all year

The Independent UK

On Pointe

The New York City Ballet dancer has already made history. But Bradley is just getting started.

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The week in dance: Company Wayne McGregor: Autobiography (v95 and v96); New York City Ballet – review

Wayne McGregor’s DNA-themed work is an evolving delight. And back in the UK for the first time since 2008, the New Yorkers exude classy athleticism in works by Balanchine, Pam Tanowitz and more

The Guardian - UK

New York City Ballet review – iconic company returns to show the shape of modern ballet

NYCB’s first UK visit in 16 years brings a quadruple bill that looks to the past briefly, but mostly presents a very 21st-century vision

The Guardian - UK

New York City Ballet’s Justin Peck: ‘Trump’s win changed the whole arc of the piece’

Ahead of a London show, the choreographer talks about his new Sufjan Stevens musical, community in dance, and how election results can affect his moves

The Guardian - UK

How The Nutcracker became the most popular ballet in the world – and a holiday colossus

At dance companies around the world, ‘Nutcracker’ season is in full swing. Clémence Michallon speaks to dancers and critics about the show that has become a staple across countries and generations

The Independent UK

Choreographer Pam Tanowitz: ‘I’m a neurotic Jew, waiting for something bad to happen’

Despite her work being described as the greatest dance theatre of the century, Tanowitz can still be found ‘backstage, throwing up’ before shows. Will her new production, based on a Hebrew love poem, help her finally embrace success?

The Guardian - UK

Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky: ‘I don’t want my ballet to be staged in Russia ever again’

When the Ukrainian invasion began, the ballet great left a show at the Bolshoi in protest. Here he reconsiders his past ties with Russia and the silence of the cultural elite in the country of his birth

The Guardian - UK

The Best Summer Dance Festivals in America and How to See Them

During June, July and August, creators and performers flee the city for more idyllic, inspirational environs.

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The Independent UK

Q&A: Benjamin Millepied on directing a reimagined 'Carmen’

Benjamin Millepied's “Carmen” has little to do with the familiar story from the 1875 Bizet opera about a mysterious woman who is ultimately killed by a jealous lover

The Guardian - UK

Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends review – pure dance at its breathtaking best

A virtuoso lineup join the New York City Ballet principal for an eclectic programme celebrating the shared pleasure of music, rhythm and athleticism

The Independent UK

‘Ballet has the same appeal as Princess culture’: Alice Robb on how would-be ballerinas are taught to be thin, silent and submissive

The writer talks to Sarah Crompton about her book exploring the pain and sacrifice of ballet training even for those who don’t make it to the top, and the way it perpetuates traditional ideals of femininity

The Guardian - UK

Don’t Think, Dear by Alice Robb review – the beauty and cruelty of ballet

A former student at the School of American Ballet dissects an art form that too often plays host to obsession and bullying

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The Independent UK

Famed choreographer Ratmansky joins NYC Ballet in August

Acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky won’t be going far when he leaves American Ballet Theatre this summer — he’ll simply be crossing the plaza at Lincoln Center over to New York City Ballet

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2022 was a big year for dance books: Here are 5 to check out

These books shed light on some of dance's most iconic figures and provide a glimpse into the state of ballet culture today — and the direction it's heading next year and for years to come.

WEKU

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

The Independent UK

Beyoncé congratulates sister Solange as the first African American woman to compose for the New York ballet

‘My beloved sister, there are no words to express the pride and admiration I have for you,’ Beyoncé wrote on Instagram

Daily Mirror

Beyonce praises sister Solange after she composes music for the New York City Ballet

Superstar Beyoncé has praised her younger sister Solange after she became the first African American woman to compose music for the New York City ballet

The Guardian - UK

Creased clothing is in. It’s OK to shelve the iron and reclaim your life

Embrace wrinkles, like the expensively dishevelled rich, or down tools and go for the latest post-pandemic trend: non-iron clothes

Los Angeles Times

Sarah Jessica Parker's family announces unexpected death of her 'loving' stepfather

Sarah Jessica Parker's family has announced the death of her stepfather, Paul Giffin Forste, a day after the actor missed the New York City Ballet's annual fall fashion gala, reportedly due to a family emergency.

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