Earlier this year, Ballet 422 —a documentary following the creation of Justin Peck‘s Paz de la Jolla for New York City Ballet—earned some pretty spectacular reviews after its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. But NYC ballet nerds were the only ones able to see the film. This winter, thankfully, that’ll change: Magnolia Pictures has picked […]
(From top: Erik Tomasson, courtesy San Francisco Ballet; Platoon, courtesy The Pulse; Michael Slobodian, courtesy Ballet BC; Jayme Thornton; David Kim, courtesy Emma Portner; Jayme Thornton; Travis Magee, courtesy Loni Landon; Jayme Thornton; Matthew Murphy, courtesy Emery LeCrone; Jayme Thornton; Courtesy Megan Batoon; Jayme Thornton) (Photos by Jayme Thornton) Kyle Hanagami “I feel like […]
For the past few years, New York City Ballet galas have been alllll about fashion, showcasing not only dance premieres but also custom-made costumes by some of the world’s top designers. Last night’s fall gala was no exception: We got three premieres (by Troy Schumacher, Liam Scarlett and Justin Peck) and four sets of new […]
Peck rehearses NYCB’s Lydia Wellington (photo by Paul Kolnik) If you’ve been reading my blogs (or if you’ve been within 20 feet of me at any point during the past couple of years), you know how revved up I am about choreographer Justin Peck. The New York City Ballet soloist has been turning out ballet […]
There’s something uniquely awesome about watching a live dance on a proscenium stage—the immediacy of it, the fact that the dancers are making something happen right in front of your eyes. But do you ever wish there were a more interactive way to experience a dance show? It’d be fun to be involved in the […]
It seems like everyone is completely ballet-crazy right now—and we’re totally okay with that. We’ve told you what’s up (and what’s coming) on the small screen and the big screen. We’ve given you the low-down on clothing collaborations, and on Misty Copeland’s every move. New York City Ballet in Justin Peck’s “Everywhere We Go.” (photo […]
New York City Ballet’s spring gala was last night, and oh man, you guys: I looooove NYCB gala nights. Love, love, love ’em. First of all, they’re a chance for everyone to get dressed up—both the celebrities who come out to support the company, and the company dancers themselves. My favorite example of the former […]
Justin Peck (left) and Sufjan Stevens (photo by Peter Hapak, via New York Magazine) Big things are happening for New York City Ballet soloist and choreographer Justin Peck. This month, Ballet 422—the documentary following Peck’s creative process for Paz de la Jolla—is competing at the Tribeca Film Festival (click here for show times and tickets). […]