New York City principal Lauren Lovette has become an icon thanks to her emotional maturity and exceptional musicality. The 26-year-old quickly rose through the ranks after joining the company as an apprentice in 2009, reaching principal status in 2015. A Thousand Oaks, CA, native, Lovette started studying ballet seriously at age 11, at the Cary […]
It’s crazy to think about what the dance world would be like without the high-quality digital video that’s taken over the Internet. We wouldn’t have inspiring class videos (like this one featuring Tate McRae), or mind-blowing music videos (like Parris Goebel’s one-woman production), or live streams for all kinds of special events (hello, World Ballet […]
Vaganova History: The legendary Russian ballerina and teacher Agrippina Vaganova combined elements of French, Italian and early Russian techniques to create this method. The syllabus is broken down into eight years of training—a slow, steady and deliberate progression. Emphases: Use of the upper body and placement of the head. “Arms are not just for decoration,” […]
Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on the legacy of George Balanchine, the father of American ballet. He was an innovator, who took his Russian training and tweaked it to match the frenetic pace of his adopted home. Now, Balanchine dancers are known for their speed, precision and musicality. He was an entrepreneur, who […]
The School of American Ballet Spring Workshop, one of the dance world’s most famous end-of-year performances, is almost like a rite of passage. Each year, SAB’s most talented and advanced dancers are chosen to perform. Many of them go on to join major ballet companies nationwide—including New York City Ballet. Addie Tapp, now in Boston […]
Right about now, many of you are a week or so into your summer intensives. You’ve probably begun to feel pretty comfortable—you’ve conquered the dining hall, established your friend group and picked your favorite (and least favorite…) classes and instructors. But before you get too settled in your routine, former New York City Ballet soloist […]
Jasmine Perry with Alec and Victor of “Strictly Ballet” Photo Will Davidson/Teen Vogue You already know just how much we love it when the fashion world enters ours (excluding the recent Free People, um, snafu). So it’s no surprise that we’re ecstatic about Teen Vogue’s newest venture: a web series (premiering today!) following six students […]