Hundreds of ballet dancers and students fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. With opportunities scarce, many will have to keep moving if they want to keep dancing.
Tag: Dancing
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A Dancer’s Farewell, Not as Choreographed
Abi Stafford Lillo left City Ballet amid a family feud and a dispute over whether a choreographer had body-shamed her or she lacked the strength to dance her final role.
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To Diversify, the National Portrait Gallery is Adding Performances
The National Portrait Gallery is embracing live performance to highlight American stories missing from its halls.
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A Nonbinary Swan, on Pointe
Ashton Edwards, an apprentice at Pacific Northwest Ballet, is part of a rising generation of gender nonconforming dancers questioning ballet’s rigid gender roles.
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Russia’s Storied Ballet Is Among the Casualties of War
Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation.