Last week, on January 22nd, Mr. B, as he was known by those close to him, George Balanchine for the rest of us, would have celebrated another birthday... 109 years ago, dancer and choreographer was born. Happy Birthday, Mr. B! Happy Birthday, Mr. B! Today, January 22, eminent ballet choreographer Mr. George Balanchine was born in 1904 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Considered one of the greatest choreographers in the history of ballet, Mr. Balanchine was the co-founder and the artistic director … [Read more...]
Dance Quote by Martha Graham
June 19, 2012 By 7 Comments
Today I'd like to share with you this insightful dance quote by Martha Graham in hopes that it inspires you to look at dancing, be it ballet or any form of dance, differently... with new eyes. She was not a classical ballet dancer, but she was an innovator and revolutionized the world of dance. I hope you enjoy! Dance Quote by Martha Graham We look at the dance to impart the sensation of living in an affirmation of life, to energize the spectator into keener awareness of the vigor, the … [Read more...]
Yuri Grigorovich Has Turned 85
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fondly dubbed "The Father of The Nutcracker," Yuri Grigorovich has turned 85. On January 2nd, the ballet master and choreographer's birthday was celebrated with a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre of, none-the-less, the ballet he made famous, The Nutcracker. Yuri Grigorovich Has Turned 85 One of the towering choreographers of the 20th Century, Grigorovich graduated from the Leningrad Choreography School and danced as a soloist of the Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Theater) until the … [Read more...]
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ Nationwide This Holiday Season
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Renowned New York City Ballet and special guest host Kelly Ripa will bring George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™nationwide live to movie theaters this holiday season. The "beloved holiday classic" will be in theaters across the United States, for one night only, on Tuesday, December 13. What a great idea! If you can't travel to the big apple to experience The Nutcracker ballet, the ballet will come to you! And that is exactly what The NCM Cinema Network, the NYC Ballet and the Lincoln Center … [Read more...]
