Last year, American Ballet Theatre principal Isabella Boylston decided to bring world-renowned ballet to her hometown of Sun Valley, ID. The first three-day Ballet Sun Valley festival featured stars including Maria Kochetkova and Misty Copeland, performing solos, pas de deux, and a world premiere by Gemma Bond. Audiences raved so much that the festival will […]
Last May, we told you about a special exhibition of the Mark Ryden artwork that sparked Alexei Ratmansky’s sweet-treat of a ballet, Whipped Cream. Well, hold on to your tiaras, bunheads, because there’s a brand-new exhibit featuring actual costumes from this megahit production. The Nutcracker‘s Land of Sweets has some serious competition! That’s right, ballerinas […]
The world isn’t always a welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ people. But for those figuring out their sexuality, dance can provide welcome opportunities for expression. We talked to five star dancers about their experiences coming out and growing up, and how dance helped them live their full truth. Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director of A.I.M Kyle Abraham […]
Dance collaborations are always exciting but there’s a special place in our hearts for dance projects that feature our favorite, furry, four-legged friends, otherwise known as dogs. That’s why when Kelly Pratt Kreidich came up with the concept of shooting elegant ballet dancers next to the cutest creatures on earth, she decided she had to […]
By now, we’re used to seeing Misty Copeland embrace roles beyond her original title of prima ballerina. Between being an author, a spokesmodel, a designer, and even taking on the silver screen for a role in Disney’s upcoming “Nutcracker” live action movie, Copeland’s resume is a plethora of unique titles that prove her versatility both […]
Winning New York City Dance Alliance’s National Outstanding Dancer title is a dream come true for any dancer. But winning twice before turning 13? That’s just how Madison Brown rolls. With buoyant leaps, jaw-dropping balances, and effortless extensions, the reigning National Junior Female Outstanding Dancer (and 2015 winner in the Mini division) is turning heads […]
The much-anticipated ballet thriller Red Sparrow hits movie theaters today, March 2. The film tells the story of a fierce Russian ballerina, played by Jennifer Lawrence, who’s recruited by the Sparrow School, a secret Russian intelligence service that trains young people to use their bodies and minds as weapons. Expect lots of suspense, but also […]
American Ballet Theatre principal Sarah Lane charms audiences with her bright energy and crisp technique. The San Francisco, CA, native first started dancing at age 4 at a local community center, and at age 7 started training in Memphis, TN, at the Classical Ballet Memphis. Her family later moved to Rochester, NY, where she continued […]