Julian Mackay Rising Star at Prix de Lausanne 2015 [Videos]

by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Feb 18, 2015 | Ballet Companies, Ballet Dancers

Here’s Julian’s classical variation from Giselle. Thanks to Prix de Lausanne for sharing video on YouTube. Julian Mackay Rising Star at Prix de Lausanne 2015 He’s just 17 and he’s already won medals at the Sochi and Istan­bul; he was also awar­ded the Kelvin Coe Schol­ar­ship from the En Avant Found­a­tion. Julian will be the first American male to graduate from the Bolshoi Academy. But that’s not all; his siblings (three more) are scattered around the world studying ballet  or dancing with renowned ballet companies! Julian Mackay Rising Star at Prix de Lausanne 2015 All participants, as you know, have to perform a contemporary choreography. Julian danced “Solo for Diego.” Here it is. Video from YouTube. If you’d like to see the entire article go to Gramiliano.com. Julian Mackay Rising Star at Prix de Lausanne 2015 If you enjoyed Julian MacKay’s story and his videos, sign-up below to stay connected to the world of...

Top 5 Audition Tips from Experts

by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Jan 28, 2015 | Ballet Companies, Ballet Dancers

Auditions are nearing, so what a great time to get some expert advice! Here are Top 5 Audition Tips from Experts The first one may seem obvious, but it’s probably the hardest to do, especially if you’re really nervous, but vital to your overall performance. Top 5 Audition Tips from Experts 1. “Stay relaxed.” 2. “Wear something you feel good in—but keep it simple and clean.” 3. “Give yourself a good warm-up before the audition class.” 4. “Be ready mentally and physically.” 5. “HAVE FUN and enjoy the class!” Top 5 Audition Tips from Experts Bonus Tip (from me 🙂 ): Get to the audition on time, or rather with plenty of time in advance. Rushing is sure to get you all worked up and nervous. If you arrive half an hour to a full hour early, (remember to allow time for registration, if the case may be). This way you’ll have time to relax and get in “your calm and confident state,” or in the zone, as they say! To get the full scoop, leap on over to San Francisco Ballet’s site here. If you enjoy our site, please sign-up for weekly updates on the...

Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Bonus 2 [Videos]

by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Mar 24, 2014 | Ballet Companies, Ballet Dancers

  What would the New York City Ballet dancers be doing if they weren’t ballet dancers? Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Bonus 2 In this first bonus video, the dancers answer that very question: “If I Wasn’t Dancing…” The cast shares what alternate careers they’d be in if ballet wasn’t a part of their lives. Video uploaded by YouTube.com. Dancer Photo Booth Interviews We put some of the cast in the hot seat for “photo booth” confessional interviews. After all, you don’t really know someone until you know what embarrassing music they listen to. Thanks to AOL Original Series for sharing video. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Bonus 2 What Do Ballet Dancers Eat? The cast goes back into the booth and kills the myth that ballet dancers don’t eat. Video source: YouTube. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Bonus 2 How’s that for a great series? If you missed the previous episodes, go back and view them; we think you’re going to love them. So, did you learn something new about dancers you didn’t know before? If so, give us a “Share” and “Like” below. Thanks. Until next time!...

Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet – Bonuses [Videos]

by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Mar 23, 2014 | Ballet Companies

Sarah Jessica Parker Chats with Peter Martins NYC Ballet Master In Chief, Peter Martins, sits down with Sarah Jessica Parker to discuss his long connection with the NYC Ballet, his creative vision, and how the legacy of NYC Ballet co-founder George Balanchine lives on. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet – Bonuses Martin’s passion is so evident when asked to talk about the company, Balanchine, the dancers, staff and orchestra. He can hardly contain himself. It’s fascinating to watch! Enjoy. Thanks to AOL for sharing this video on YouTube. Sarah Jessica Parker Chats With Dancers Bonus Ashley and Gretchen take a break from rehearsals to chat with Sarah Jessica about life in the NYC Ballet.   Great Video interview courtesy of YouTube and AOL. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet – Bonuses The Shoes Ballet audiences and fans always want to know about the pointe shoes; How many pointe shoes does a ballerina go through in a week or during a performance? How do pointe shoes get fitted? How many hours a day are ballerinas on their toes? The list goes on. In this episode, AOL talks to Dara Faust, shoe department supervisor at the New York City Ballet about pointe shoes and ballerina’s feet. Dancers get shoes when they join the company as an apprentice; they start in stock shoes. Once they become a company member, then they get special orders. They get to customize their shoes, they choose their maker, they choose the cut downs, they choose the insoles, all of those fun...

Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 4 [Videos]

by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Mar 22, 2014 | Ballet Companies

In this episode New York City Ballet principals Sara Mearns, Ashley Bouder and Teresa Reichlen share their distinct personalities when interpreting the principal role of Swan Lake. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 4 The lead role of Odette/Odile in the classical ballet Swan Lake is such a demanding role that it requires three different dancers to share it. In this episode, we learn how different each of the women playing the role really is, and how they each approached it. – Sarah Jessica Parker Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 4 AOL Series shared this video documentary. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 4 Injuries are a part of a professional dancer’s career. Being forced to rest from an injury can be terrifying and frustrating. Just weeks after landing a spot on the Corps, a young dancer is sidelined with a career threatening injury. It’s devastating, but a common occurrence when dancers push their bodies to the limit everyday. Video uploaded to AOL Series. Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 4 I hope you’re liking this fabulous series. If you are, please like us below and share this post....

Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 3 [Videos]

by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Mar 19, 2014 | Ballet Companies

Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet Part 3 Relationships Romance within the company is inevitable given how much of their lives they spend within the company walls. Thanks to AOL for this video. Sacrifice When dancers choose to dedicate their lives to a career in the ballet, they also choose a life full of sacrifice. When you spend thirteen hours a day rehearsing, you can kiss a normal social life goodbye. Thank you AOL Originals for this video. Male Dancers Male Dancers’: Considering that they jump higher than NBA players and lift women over their head on a regular basis, the male dancer consistently delivers performances that rival any profession athlete. But try explaining to your playground buddies that you’re a ballet dancer. It ain’t easy being a male dancer. Video courtesy of AOL Series. Partnering When a female and male dancer are partnered, the sum is often greater than the parts. It’s a match-up that relies on a connection beyond simple technique, and sometimes a good pairing is hard to find. Partnering video thanks to YouTube.com. Company life can be difficult, yet as you’ve seen, it can also be very rewarding. NYC Ballet is like family for many of the dancers. In the next episodes you’ll get to learn how many pointe shoes a NYC Ballet ballerinas goes through in a week. See you next time!...