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As former Principal Dancer Patricia McBride tells it, Mr. Balanchine didn't expect much more of his dancers than 100% effort. In always giving her all, McBride found she seldom needed to warm up for the next entrance on her horizon. Watch more in this video.
Watch as original cast member Jovani Furlan illustrates how punctuated repetition, choreographic tension, and the element of surprise effect the moods of an early rehearsal that Justin Peck sought in creating Rotunda.
Kim Chan will join Jacob’s Pillow's curatorial and leadership team as Associate Artistic Director, an enhanced full-time staff position that begins January 22.
The Joffrey Concert Group has revealed the talented choreographers chosen for the prestigious Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative
New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the holiday favorite Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!
New York City Ballet has revealed number of guest artists who will perform with the Company during its ongoing 75th Anniversary Season.
The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, will appear at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the first time, as the company's sole stop in the United States in 2024.
The Joffrey Concert Group announces the selected choreographers for the Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative: Vernard Gilmore and Eryn Renee Young.
YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA, principal dancer of the Indianapolis Ballet, and LUIS OCARANZA of Ballet RI, will appear as guest artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of The Nutcracker on December 9 and 10, 2023 at the Riverview Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Antonio Fini, producer of the Fini Dance Festival, has announced two additions to the August 31st program.
Get the latest updates on Jacob's Pillow Lab Residencies, including the artists involved and the schedule of events. Find out more about this exciting opportunity for dance artists to develop and showcase their work at Jacob's Pillow.
Discover the latest news in the world of dance with Antonio Fini's 2023 Fini Dance Festival. Don't miss this incredible showcase of talent and celebration of dance excellence.
In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2023, Germany-based Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will return to Jacob’s Pillow, July 12-16.
In the second week of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2023, the internationally renowned Dutch National Ballet will make its historic debut in the Ted Shawn Theatre, July 5-9. Week 2 of the Festival will also feature several one-night-only performances on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, including Ice Dance International on July 5, Querencia Dance Company on July 6, waheedworks on July 7, and The MasterZ At Work Dance Family on July 8—tickets for which are available on a Choose What You Pay model. Tickets for all performances are now on sale.
The School Of American Ballet invited alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023. The festive cocktail reception was held at the School Of American Ballet, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY.
The School Of American Ballet is inviting alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance.at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7pm.
Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Miami City Ballet: Square Dance by George Balanchine, featuring performance highlights by the cast and a discussion prior to opening night. Tickets available now at worksandprocess.org.
Following a milestone anniversary year, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will celebrate its 91st season this summer.
New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the holiday favorite Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for 11 performances beginning Friday, December 16 at 7:30 pm. New Jersey Symphony will provide live orchestral accompaniment. Tickets are $35-$75. (all dates listed below)
Diablo Ballet's 29 th season continues with a mixed bill titled Swan Lake Suite, featuring selections from the classic ballet staged by Sean Kelly performed to Pyotr Tchaikovsky's majestic score. Diablo Ballet's Suite includes the White Swan Pas de deux, Black Swan Pas de deux, First Act Pas de trois, czardas, variations and grande finale. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1895, this classic ballet will be staged for the full company.
Edward Villella has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Edward Villella has not appeared in the West End.
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