New York City Ballet

Christopher Wheeldon is Trying Very Hard to Make Ballet Hip, Sexy and Accessible, But Will He Be Successful?

Tonya Plank | Posted 10.07.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Of all ballet artists, Wheeldon one of the most sought-after choreographers in the world these days and seems to be trying the hardest to bring ballet back.

Is Ballet Dead? Never! New York City Ballet Presents an Enticing Evening of New Work

Tonya Plank | Posted 06.10.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

I had a wonderful night at New York City Ballet the other night. The program, titled "Here and Now", focused on some of the company's newest works, and was kind of a celebration of the future, of 21st Century ballet.

Culture Zohn: Girl on Wire Seeks Satya (Truth) and Strength (Agraha)

Patricia Zohn | Posted 05.09.2008 | Entertainment


Patricia Zohn

2008-05-09-PI1026503.jpgWhat these men have also done is highlight how complex aspiration is, and in many cases, how it so often depends on love as much as political or personal will.

CULTURE ZOHN The Goldberg Variations: Dance and Life Meet in One, Magnificent Ballet

Patricia Zohn | Posted 02.01.2008 | Entertainment


Patricia Zohn

2008-02-01-zohnballerinas.jpgIt says everything about relationships: flirtation, consummation and asks the bigger question: Will you catch me if I fall?