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 …
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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 …
Jewels 50th Anniversary Celebration at Lincoln Center
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 …
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 …