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Author: KentGBecker
Marcelo Gomes Leaving ABT Amid Allegation
Shocking and sad news as ABT Principal Dancer Marcelo Gomes is leaving the company after a sexual misconduct allegation. According to The New York Times, ABT was made aware of a “highly concerning allegation of sexual misconduct” by Marcelo that …
Ellison Ballet Winter Performance Showcases Young Talent
Above photo: Elisabeth Beyer and Charlie Clinton, Nutcracker. Ellison Ballet presented its Winter Showcase last week at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Ellison students, all in their teens, were impressive, demonstrating a high level of technique and stage maturity. The dancers …
Veronika Part in Fadeyev Ballet Nutcracker
Above photo: Veronika Part and Marcelo Gomes, ABT Nutcracker, December 13, 2013. Since Veronika Part’s unfortunate departure from ABT in July (see my thoughts on her final performance along with photos), Veronika’s fans have limited opportunities to see her great talent, …
Dances Patrelle Yorkville Nutcracker
Dances Patrelle presented The Yorkville Nutcracker last week, a unique Nutcracker with a New York City flair. The production follows the familiar classic, but in New York locations such as Gracie Mansion, New York Botanical Gardens, Central Park, and the …
Gelsey Kirkland Academy Holiday Performance
Gelsey Kirkland Ballet generally performs a great Nutcracker this time of year. I enjoyed the work immensely over the past three years, filled with outstanding young talent (see my reviews in 2016, 2015, 2014). However, this year, dancers in the …
Big Apple Circus is Back!
Happy to report that the Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center and better than ever. The 2017 rendition is a thrill a minute, two-hour delight filled with top-notch high-flying trapeze artists, tight rope walkers, jugglers, and acrobats. Big …