Finding Freedom and Feminism in Ballet. (It’s Possible.) With new books and a podcast taking another look at the legacy of George Balanchine and the culture of ballet, where does a modern ballerina stand?
Setting the Tempo With One Eye on the Stage Andrew Litton, the musical director of City Ballet, talks about conducting for ballet and the lure of the company’s repertory, much of it rare in concert hall.
The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle In New York City Ballet’s production this year, the children, most of them new to the show, are back to normal. Pint-size, that is.
Book Review: ‘Mr. B,’ by Jennifer Homans “Mr. B,” by Jennifer Homans, explores the life of the Russian-born choreographer, as well as the beauty and pains of his art.
Misty Copeland on ‘Serenade,’ Democracy and the Art of Movement The ballet dancer reviews Toni Bentley’s sixth book: part memoir, part ode to George Balanchine and the art form he immortalized.