By Leigh Witchel The all-Balanchine program planned to close the season became an extra goodbye when Robert Fairchild announced his … More
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NYCB’s Swan Lake: A Consumer Guide
Peter Martins’ “Swan Lake” was first done in Denmark in ‘96, and flew to New York City Ballet in ‘99. … More
Real, Fake or Just Unfamiliar?
By Leigh Witchel For the dance centerpiece of this summer’s Lincoln Center Festival, the organizers offered “Jewels” with a new … More
Asleep (isn’t always) Beauteous
By Leigh Witchel Alexei Ratmansky’s new work for New York City Ballet’s spring gala, “Odessa,” is at once tongue-in-cheek and … More
Here. Now.
by Leigh Witchel So there we were, gathering to celebrate life after the geniuses died. The Here/Now Festival opened with … More
Mind Your Mannerisms
by Leigh Witchel Opening night of New York City Ballet’s spring season should have been a sure thing but it … More
The Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
by Leigh Witchel Like the ballerina herself, Ashley Bouder’s foray outside New York City Ballet was to the point (if … More
Put This on Your Radar – March 13, 2017
A weekly, highly personal and subjective list of performances and artists we want you to know about: Martha says: It’s … More
Children of Their Time
by Leigh Witchel We don’t choose when we’re alive. Golden age, silver, hell on earth or the long, dull slog, … More
Ballerina Fantasies
by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet’s second night offered plum roles to the company’s top ballerinas . . . … More