Ballet
The Eifman Ballet, a renowned Russian troupe, is set to perform Anna Karenina, a ballet based on the timeless novel by Leo Tolstoy, at the NCPA. This marks the first visit of a Russian ballet company of such stature to India since the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Ballets performed in 1987-88.
Ballet
The Eifman Ballet will perform Anna Karenina, with music drawn from Tchaikovsky's compositions, on December 8-10 at the NCPA, marking the first visit to India by a Russian troupe of such stature since the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Ballets in 1987-88. Unlike the earlier visits, which were made possible
Ballet
British author Hanif Kureishi, known for his award-winning novel "The Buddha of Suburbia," has found a new way to express himself through dance, despite being tetraplegic after a fall three years ago. Kureishi, 70, has collaborated with choreographer Kristin McNally and ballet dancers Tom Whitehead and Max Maslen
Ashton, Frederick
In a world where grandeur and complexity often dominate the dance stage, Frederick Ashton's 1960 creation of La Fille mal gardée stands out as a shining beacon of joie de vivre. This effervescent tale of two young villagers in love, set to the delightful music of Ferdinand Herold
Ballet
The fall season at New York City Ballet was a testament to the company's commitment to diversity and exceptional dancing. While the programming was somewhat uneven, the dancers held the season together with outstanding performances. One highlight was the promotion of six dancers, including India Bradley, the first
Ballet
A new work of uncanny beauty, choreographed by Jamar Roberts, premieres at New York City Ballet, inspired by the intersection of nature and technology. The ballet, featuring costumes by Iris van Herpen, explores the themes of climate change and the fragility of our planet. The performance is a poignant reflection
Ballet
The fall season at New York City Ballet was a testament to the company's commitment to diversity and exceptional dancing. While the programming was somewhat uneven, the dancers held the season together with outstanding performances. One highlight was the promotion of six dancers, including India Bradley, the first
Ballet
The Paris Opera Ballet's touring production of "Red Carpet" at New York City Center offered a jarring blend of classic French style and over-the-top, commercial dance spectacle. Choreographed by Hofesh Shechter, the work aimed to capture the raw energy of a rock concert but ultimately landed
Ballet
The Paris Opera Ballet brought their first multicity tour in the United States since 2012 to Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall, performing Hofesh Shechter's "Red Carpet" as part of Cal Performances' 2025-26 series of dance performances. This production marks a bold step for the company,
Arpino, Gerald
Gerald Arpino was a pioneering choreographer known for his ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist of his time. As the artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet, he created over 50 works that reflected the social, political, and cultural issues of the day. While his ballets were often criticized by
Ballet
Gerald Arpino was a pioneering choreographer who dominated the American ballet scene in the 20th century with his athletic, sensual, and contemporary-themed dances. A two-week festival of his work at the Joyce Theater in New York City celebrates his legacy, featuring seven works from 1962 to 1986. Arpino's
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Cuban dancers, once a symbol of national pride and cultural identity, are now seeking opportunities abroad due to the country's worsening economic crisis. The National Ballet of Cuba, a company that was once one of the world's best, has dwindled to just 55 dancers, a significant
