When non-dancers see a ballerina nail the role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, they’re impressed. But when those of us who know dance see the same feat, we’re totally, completely astounded. Because we understand how incredibly difficult it is just to SURVIVE the role’s insane technical demands—let alone to develop a nuanced interpretation of one […]
These days, it seems like there’s a Major Misty Copeland Moment every minute. But yesterday was huge even by Misty standards: The gorgeous American Ballet Theatre soloist made her New York debut as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake. Unsurprisingly, it was EPIC. It wasn’t Copeland’s first time in the role—she performed it with ABT on tour […]
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 […]