An arbitrator ruled that City Ballet overstepped by firing Zachary Catazaro and Amar Ramasar. Mr. Ramasar will return; Mr. Catazaro has decided not to.
Mick Jagger and his ballerina girlfriend Melanie Hamrick hosted the US premiere of their ballet, soundtracked by Rolling Stones songs “I hope you’re going to enjoy this wonderful, new ballet. And the music, of course.” That was part of...
In her senior year at Butler University, Jennifer Sydor auditioned for more than a dozen regional ballet companies—and got a string of "no, thank you" responses. "I have an athletic build, and my movement quality isn't the typical ballet...
How does this solo in Mr. Ratmansky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” feel? “It’s like you’re chasing your feet,” says Indiana Woodward of New York City Ballet.
Guess who's baaaaack?! Your resident Dance Spirit astrologers ! And on the eve of the Youth America Grand Prix awards ceremony, we thought it was the perfect time to pair each zodiac sign with a variation commonly seen during the...
Congratulations are in order for our " Dear Katie " advice columnist, Kathryn Morgan! After a long struggle with hypothyroidism, which led to the ballerina's resignation from New York City Ballet in 2012, Morgan is now set to dive back...
Luke Barrett's been a standout on the comp scene for years now, thanks to his crystal-clear technique and soulful improv skills. He's a two-time New York City Dance Alliance National Male Outstanding Dancer (Mini in 2016 and Junior in...
When you hear "breakfast," do you think "legendary dance crew"? No? Well, that's about to change. Because McDonald's recruited the fabulous gentlemen of Kinjaz for a commercial touting the Golden Arches' breakfast menu. And those...
Dancer and arts administrator who became a champion of modern dance at the Arts Council As dance officer and then dance and mime director at the Arts Council in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, Jane Nicholas, who has died aged 89, played a...
Barbican, London Six decades of solos form an unsentimental and surprising celebration of the legendary choreographer’s highly technical dance experiments On what would have been Merce Cunningham ’s 100th birthday, a pan-Atlantic tribute...
Back in the fall, when you applied to your dream dance programs, May 1—aka College Decision Day—felt very far away. But now it's almost here, which means it's time to decide where to dance for the next four years! To help you narrow...
This is huge news, so we'll get straight to it: We now (finally!) know who'll be appearing onscreen alongside Ariana DeBose and the other previously announced leads in Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story , choreographed by...
Picture a group of dancers with brightly colored skirts, embroidered jackets and hats, and fleet feet that tap out a syncopated beat as lively music plays. The women fan out their skirts, rippling them like waves as they twirl and stamp....
Last night, while the rest of the population was watching "Game of Thrones," we (and all of you) were wrapped up in the drama that was first round of "World of Dance" cuts. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that everyone can agree...
He was a rail-thin, zen-like powerhouse who electrified dance – and his pupils. As Merce Cunningham’s centenary is celebrated, four disciples recall an unforgettable teacher Valda Setterfield, danced with the company in 1961 and 1965-75...
In our "Dear Katie" series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, When I was younger, I...
Gulbenkian theatre, Canterbury Four performers deftly bring the Saint-Exupéry story down to earth in Luca Silvestrini’s comic production In Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ’s classic children’s story The Little Prince , the narrator, unable to...
Sadler’s Wells, London Frida Kahlo meets Pina Bausch in English National Ballet’s dazzling celebration of female choreographers In 2016 Tamara Rojo , artistic director of English National Ballet, set out to redress the shocking...
The story of the Cuban ballet dancer’s rise to fame, told with the help of the man himself A traditional biopic wraps itself around a dance performance in this colourful film about Carlos Acosta, the world-renowned Cuban ballet dancer...
The bugle boy won't be the only one boogy-woogying in these dance-team costumes, all inspired by looks associated with the armed forces. Photography by Erin Baiano Hair by Erica Whelan Makeup by Angela Huff Modeled by Marissa Cannella,...
“The students who were subject to physical or emotional abuse have our deepest sympathy,” the ballet academy of the Vienna State Opera said in a statement.
Royal Exchange, Manchester Sarah Frankcom and Aletta Collins ditch Jerome Robbins’ choreography and keeps the stakes high in a superb production For more than 60 years, productions of West Side Story have been obliged to follow the...
At first glance, being a male dancer comes with serious perks. After all, since fewer boys than girls study dance, men are often in demand when it comes time for casting, and male students are also far more likely to get scholarships to...
This energetic account of the life of the electrifying Cuban never shies away from the truth about his tough upbringing This energetic, emotionally reflective movie follows the rise of the Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta from scrappy juvenile...
As her acclaimed take on Four Quartets heads to London, choreographer Pam Tanowitz explains why she’s still trying to crack the poem Her choreography has been hailed by the New York Times as some of the greatest dance being made in the...
Where do I go next? It's a simple question so many dancers face as they approach high school graduation. Yet it's also a decision that takes a whole lot of time, introspection, and fortitude to make. When I was a wide-eyed little girl,...
In news that will shock absolutely no one, the BYU Cougarettes (aka our April cover stars ) are National Champions once more ! The powerhouse dance team clinched the top titles in both D1A hip hop and jazz during last weekend's NDA...
With her stereotype-smashing strip, Emma Maye Gibson toys with sexual objectification tropes – then yanks the rug out In the back row of Sydney’s Griffin theatre, Betty Grumble’s mother covers her eyes with a fan. Her father faces the...
Austrian magazine alleges pupils were subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse The Vienna State Opera has launched an investigation and promised far-reaching reforms after allegations that students at its prestigious ballet academy...
It's been a crazy few years for dancer, singer, and actress Ariana DeBose. After performing in Hamilton 's original cast (where she earned viral fame as The Bullet), she scored a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Disco Donna in last...