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Les Ballets de FAILE Puts NYC Ballet Back on the Cutting Edge

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 05.29.2013 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Faille's sensibility is playful and far-reaching and particularly suited for the marriage of "established" art to "outsider" art. Their use of a broad range of images, some ubiquitous and some original, pop images, pulp art images, juxtaposed serendipitously, place the viewer in a unique cognitive environment.

ABT's Isabella Boylston: Defining Space and Being in the Moment

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 05.23.2013 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

American Ballet Theatre soloist Isabella Boylston defines space around her by moving through it. As she moves, whether on stage or in rehearsal, everything seems to shift and realign itself around her.

The Gelsey Kirkland Academy: Teaching the Art of Storytelling in Dance

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 05.10.2013 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

During her dancing career Gelsey Kirkland was known for her particular ability to get to the heart of a character in the great classic story ballets. In her second career as a teacher she has combined forces with her husband and co-director, Michael "Misha" Chernov, and mime teacher Pilar Garcia.

Cayetano Soto - New Dance Visions From Spain

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 06.19.2013 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Cayetano Soto is one of the leading young choreographers of contemporary dance. His work is in demand all over the world and he has more big commissions coming up soon.

Silas Farley: Choreographing the Future of New York City Ballet

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 05.07.2013 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Of all the young dancers at New York City Ballet none are getting as much attention as the eighteen year old apprentice, Silas Farley.

Pacific Northwest Ballet: Backstage With RomƩo et Juliette at City Center

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 04.21.2013 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

In French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot's RomƩo et Juliette there are no swords, no heavy Renaissance costumes and there is no vial of poison. The ballet has been stripped of all its dead weight while preserving the essence of the narrative.

Barre None: Chez Sara Mearns

Sara Mearns | Posted 04.03.2013 | Arts
Sara Mearns

Welcome to Barre None, my new video blog exclusively on Huffington Post. I'm Sara Mearns and I hope to be your tour guide into the world of classical ...

Bolshoi Ballet Cancels 'Rite Of Spring' After Acid Attack

Posted 01.31.2013 | Arts

The Bolshoi Ballet is canceling its new performance of "The Rite of Spring" after the violent attack of artistic director Sergei Filin. The production...

Returning To The Stage... Ready Or Not

Sara Mearns | Posted 03.27.2013 | Arts
Sara Mearns

Welcome to Barre None, my new video blog exclusively on Huffington Post. I'm Sara Mearns and I hope to be your tour guide into the world of classical ...

DuBois N The Hood: Choreographer Mashes Up Iconic Film And Book

The Huffington Post | Katherine Brooks | Posted 11.20.2012 | Arts

For his latest dance project, choreographer Kyle Abraham drew inspiration from two iconic sources: the John Singleton film "Boyz N The Hood" and W.E.B...

Soledad Barrio: Duende Is Hard Work

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 11.26.2012 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Onstage she bristles and crackles like a high tension wire carrying more voltage than it can safely hold. She continues to gather more and more energy with little crescendos that hint at what is to come.

The Gelsey Kirkland Academy: A Safe Haven for Dancers

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 11.10.2012 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Now Kirkland, with her husband and partner Michael Chernov, are providing a complete education for dancers at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. The GKACB is a place where dancers can learn to become artists.

Questlove's Latest Project May Surprise You

The Huffington Post | Katherine Brooks | Posted 09.06.2012 | Arts

Funding the arts is a constant challenge, which is why we launched our Kickstarter Spotlight series to shine a light on worthy projects looking for h...

Inside ABT With Susan Jaffe: Shaping the Next Generation

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 09.09.2012 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Isabella Boylston and Sarah Lane are two young soloists at American Ballet Theatre who are working hard to buck the odds and become principal dancers. It's not easy and there are obstacles to overcome.

Review: Isabella Boylston in Swan Lake at ABT

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 09.02.2012 | Arts
Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

Isabella Boylston seems ready to make her move and take her place along the great American ballerinas if she continues to build on the great performance she delivered in last Wednesday's matinee.