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From Tradition to Innovation: The Three Greatest Swan Lake Productions

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is one of the most iconic ballets of all time. First performed in 1877, it tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by

December 22, 2024

Dance·Theater and Performance

Time, Love, and Enchantment in Ballet: The Story of ‘Brigadoon’ on Broadway

In the pantheon of Broadway musicals, few works possess the unique charm and whimsical narrative of “Brigadoon.” Premiering in 1947, this enchanting musical, with music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan

August 12, 2024

Ballet

The Artistry of Marie Claude Pietragalla: Ballet’s Boundless Visionary

Marie-Claude Pietragalla’s remarkable journey into the world of dance began with her birth in Paris in 1963. From a young age, Pietragalla displayed a prodigious talent for ballet, which led her to

August 2, 2024

Art·Ballet·Dance

A Mesmerizing Tribute: Wayne McGregor’s “Woolf Works” – A Ballet in Tribute to Virginia Woolf’s Genius

In the realm of contemporary ballet, Wayne McGregor’s “Woolf Works” stands as a paragon of innovative choreography and intellectual homage. This avant-garde triptych ballet, created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, seeks

July 10, 2024

Ballet·Dance