I’m going to take a wild guess that CBS News’ “60 Minutes” isn’t on your must-watch Sunday night TV lineup. While the investigative show highlights current events, politics and sports, there’s not a whole lot of dance coverage. Unless, of course, She’s involved. And you know who She is. Everyone—from Cookie Monster to Time Magazine […]
It’s a good week to be Misty Copeland. Last Thursday, the gorgeous American Ballet Theatre soloist made history—and made a lot of ballet fans very happy—when she performed as Odette/Odile for the first time in the U.S. (She danced this round with The Washington Ballet, but will also perform the role with ABT at NYC’s […]
Misty Copeland, the first African American soloist at American Ballet Theatre in more than 20 years, has yet to appear as Odette/Odile on U.S. soil. That changes this month: On April 9 and 12, Copeland will take center stage in The Washington Ballet’s first-ever full-length production of Swan Lake. Her Prince Siegfried will be TWB’s […]
Tomorrow night’s the night: American Ballet Theatre soloist (and all-around ballet superstar) Misty Copeland will appear as Odette/Odile for the first time in the U.S., dancing with The Washington Ballet alongside the equally brilliant Brooklyn Mack. Copeland and Mack as Odette and Prince Siegfried (Theo Kossenas, courtesy TWB) Why is this especially exciting? (Aside from […]
You know you’ve made it when you get THE call. No, not the call from the “So You Think You Can Dance” producers offering you a spot as a guest judge, or when Oxygen gives the green light on a reality show about your life. And it’s not even the call from the President of […]
Last night, basically the entire dance world got gussied up and headed to NYC’s Ailey Citigroup Theater for the 60th (!) Dance Magazine Awards. How did the DMAs celebrate the big 6-0? By honoring no fewer than SIX incredible artists: Brenda Bufalino, Tony Waag, Larissa Saveliev, Wayne McGregor, Luigi and Misty Copeland. Here are the top […]
I’m also thankful for dancing turkeys. Thank you, dancing turkeys, for dancing. And being turkeys. What are you thankful for this year? Finally hitting that 6 o’clock penchée? Being cast in your dream Nutcracker role? Getting your first pair of pointe shoes? Here at Dance Spirit, we have a Thanksgiving tradition: Each year, everyone on […]
She’s a goddess. (Photo by Nisian Hughes, via Instagram) Misty Copeland’s on a roll. Lately, it seems like we can hardly go a week without hearing about some new project, honor or accomplishment attributed to the American Ballet Theatre soloist. I mean, weren’t we just telling you about her U.S. debut as Odette/Odile in the […]