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John McFall with Dancers in Peter Pan Rehearsal. 2007. Photo by K. Kenney, Courtesy of Atlanta Ballet

John McFall’s Legacy at Atlanta Ballet: Collaboration and Innovation

Earlier this year – much to the city’s surprise – John McFall, artistic director of Atlanta Ballet, announced he would retire at...

Lauren Anderson teaching during an Education and Community Engagement program. Photo by Amitava Sarkar, courtesy of Houston Ballet

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Spotlight

Celebrating Lauren Anderson

There is a (thankfully growing) list of African-American females who have pioneered in the dance world, opening up the door for generations...

Snowflakes dance during English National Ballet's dress rehearsal of 'The Nutcracker' at the Coliseum Theatre, London. Photo by Arnaud Stephenson.

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International Reviews

The English National Ballet dazzles with ‘The Nutcracker’

Coliseum Theatre, London. December 16, 2015. Wayne Eagling’s choreography and version of The Nutcracker has the most striking beauty and excellence throughout....

Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen's 'The Nutcracker'. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

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International Reviews

Holiday Magic, Joy and Grandeur – Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Boston Opera House. December 2015. Something magical often happens around the holidays – people come together in shared joy, no matter what...

Skylar Brandt in the peasant pas de deux from 'Giselle'.

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Interviews

Skylar Brandt: One of ABT’s Newest Soloists

Like many little, budding ballerinas, Skylar Brandt grew up watching ballet and knew at a young age that that’s what she wanted...

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Feature Articles

Inside the Mind of a Director During ‘Nutcracker’ Season

There is undoubtedly a certain fascination with The Nutcracker in America. Every Christmas season, you can be sure all the major national...

Pacific Northwest Ballet Soloist Sarah Ricard Orza with daughter Lola

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Feature Articles

Are you a dancer and a mother?

Last month, Dance Informa celebrated three wonderful women who take on the double duty of mother and dancer. Here, we honor four...

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Feature Articles

Celebrating Moms Who Dance

If you’re a dancer, then you know that it takes a lot of discipline, sacrifice and time to devote yourself to the...

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Interviews

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...

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Interviews

Pros Share Favorite ‘Nutcracker’ Roles

By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Performing The Nutcracker becomes just another of the many yearly traditions that dancers may look...

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New ABT dance school launching on West Coast

In an exciting announcement that surely left many West Coast budding ballerinas squealing with delight, Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American...

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Atlanta Ballet’s “Nutcracker” in rehearsal

As it’s Nutcracker month, enjoy this behind the scenes glimpse at Atlanta Ballet rehearsing The Nutcracker.

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Catching up with James Whiteside

By Renata Ogayar of Dance Informa. In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, American Ballet Theatre will tour to Australia this year for...

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Feature Articles

Misty Copeland: Story of “an unlikely ballerina”

By Stephanie Wolf of Dance Informa. Despite being labeled as a “prodigy” at 13, American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland’s journey to...

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Getting to the Nutcracker

Stories of suspense, perseverance and beauty are riveting to audiences and the dance world is full of vibrant personalities and productions. Film...

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Interviews

‘Getting to the Nutcracker’ Documentary

An Interview with Serene Meshel-Dillman By Emily Yewell Volin of Dance Informa. Stories of suspense, perseverance and beauty are riveting to audiences...