This afternoon I sat down, or rather, I “hung out” with Toba Singer, ballet writer and critic to discuss her latest book, “Fernando Alonso: The Father of Cuban Ballet” Toba was very fortunate to have met Fernando Alonso and interview him about his ballet career as a dancer, but...
Jennifer Homans: The History of Ballet
Former ballerina, historian and dance critic, Jennifer Homans has been passionate about ballet her entire life. She began her dancing career at 8 and danced professionally until the age of 26. Her latest book, Apollo’s Angels reveals her insights on the history of ballet. Her views are fascinating, to say...
What Is The Future Of Classical Ballet?
What is the future of classical ballet? What can young dancers, and the world of dance in general, expect down the road for classical ballet? These questions are answered in this short video by Christopher Wheeldon. Wheeldon is the choreographer, artistic director as well as the co-founder of “Morphoses” and...
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