AOL Orignals came up with a wonderful series that features dancers from the New York City Ballet and all the behind-the-scenes going ons. Hosted by the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker, she takes the viewer to the studio with Ballet Master Peter Martins and the dancers of the New York City Ballet.
Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world. Thousands of dancers pursue the goal, but only a handful will join the company each year.
Ballet by its very nature is a very competitive art form. There are a lot of factors that play into a successful dancer’s career and some of those things are beyond their control. You have to be diligent, you have to be hungry, you have to be musical, you have to be committed, you have to work hard, you have to hopefully not get injured. Nobody sits still here, in the company. Complacency does not exist at the New York City Ballet. And if it does, it’s… (as Peter Martins, the artistic director waves goodbye).
- Peter Martins
New York City Ballet was co-founded in 1948 by choreographer George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned a uniquely American aesthetic.
- Sara Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet
Intro & Ranks is the subject of the first episode of this series.
Welcome to the New York City Ballet. Ballet Master in Chief, Peter Martins, and NYCB’s company members discuss what it takes to climb through the company ranks.
Video shared by AOL Originals to YouTube.
Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Us Behind The Scenes of New York City Ballet
If you enjoyed the first episode of this series, make sure to watch the next episode. Stay tuned!
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