Lincoln Center celebrated the 50th anniversary of George Balanchine’s classic Jewels I last week with a unique bill featuring performances by the leading interpreters of the work: New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, and the Bolshoi Ballet (the Mariinsky also performs …
Month: July 2017
Paul Taylor at Jacob’s Pillow
Paul Taylor Dance Company presented three iconic works at Jacob’s Pillow last week. The company is a new experience for me as I’ve concentrated my attention on classical ballet companies for decades. Saturday evening was a revelation for me after …
Thoughts on Veronika Part Final ABT Performance
Veronika Part’s final performance in Mozartiana Saturday afternoon was beautiful and dignified, unlike the way in which she was unceremoniously dumped by American Ballet Theatre. Veronika “retired” from ABT after her contract was not renewed for next season as reported …
Veronika Part Final ABT Performance Photos
I posted curtain call photos of Veronika Part’s final American Ballet Theatre performance Saturday afternoon on my photography website notmydayjobphotography.com. A great performance on this sad day from Veronika and her partner Blaine Hoven in Mozartiana. Look for my review Sunday.
ABT Whipped Cream Review; Veronika Part Final Performance
I am impressed by the commercial success of American Ballet Theatre’s fantastic Whipped Cream. I had my doubts, but the Alexei Ratmansky work, which had its Met debut earlier in May, has been filling the Met Opera House. There were few empty …
Misty Copeland, The Ballerina of Our Generation?
I hadn’t seen much of American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland over the years, particularly in full-length productions where a dancers’ skills are truly tested. Due to work considerations, I generally attend performances late in the week. Up to this year, …