All posts tagged "Frederick Ashton"

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  The rich legacy of Shakespearean ballets: New York City Ballet in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

  June 1, 2019. The David H. Koch Theater, New York, NY. In his time, William Shakespeare was a maverick innovator; he literally...

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  James Whiteside: From competition kid to ABT star

  American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Principal James Whiteside is not your stereotypical premier male danseur. He’s got an edge. Whiteside started as a...

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  Virginia Arts Festival presents 20th Anniversary Season Gala

  On April 9 and 10, Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall will be the center of the dance universe as The Virginia Arts Festival (VAF)...

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  Wade Walthall – dancing in the age of Balanchine & Nureyev

  Former male ballet dancer and current accomplished teacher recalls dancing in the age of Balanchine, Nureyev and other greats. Many believe that the...

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  New ABT Principal Stella Abrera: “Dancing, at any rank, is an incredible gift”

  This season at American Ballet Theatre (ABT) was particularly momentous for company dancer Stella Abrera. In May, she performed the title role...