For a mother and daughter, the sweetest moment came when the production broke a barrier with the first Black dancer to play Marie, the brave young heroine.
Tag: Dancing
2 Michael Jackson Impersonators Look Identical. The Resemblance Ends There.
Two imitators of the King of Pop in Buenos Aires offer a study in contrasts, reflective of Argentina’s deep economic divide. One man financed 13 surgeries, while the other draws on his sideburns.
The Serena Effect
An improbable run at what may be her final U.S. Open.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Mikhail Gorbachev is dead at 91.
A Leading Choreographer Joins the War Effort, With Classical Ballet
Alexei Ratmansky, one of the most important figures in ballet, is supporting Ukraine by staging “Giselle” with a company made up of Ukrainian refugees.
A Leading Choreographer Joins the War Effort, With Classical Ballet
Alexei Ratmansky, one of the most important figures in ballet, is supporting Ukraine by staging “Giselle” with a company made up of Ukrainian refugees.
Sanna Marin’s Party Scandal Highlights Finland’s Generational Divides
Leaked videos featuring Sanna Marin dancing have raised the question of whether she is held to a different standard than older, male leaders are.
The Ultimate Summer Playlist
We have a big, uplifting song list to add (even more) sunshine to your weekend.
These Dancers Escaped the War. Their Journeys Are Just Beginning.
Hundreds of ballet dancers and students fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. With opportunities scarce, many will have to keep moving if they want to keep dancing.
Russia’s Storied Ballet Is Among the Casualties of War
Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation.