From the romantic era to our days the female dancer has been the center of attention. That is changing. A group of elite dancers have come together to show their prowess and artistry in an all male ensemble: Kings of the Dance and they reign. This is the 3rd edition of the program. Kings of the Dance Reign Five years after its world premiere at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and New York City Center, Kings of the Dance returns with an all-new program showcasing the incredible power, … [Read more...]
Featured Ballet Dancer: Guillaume Côte
An outstanding dancer and unbeknownst to many, also a composer and choreographer: Guillaume Côte, principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada is our featured ballet dancer this week. Cotê and Marcelo Gomes work to create a piece for the Kings of the Dance show; Cotê is in charge of the choreography. Background of Guillaume Côte Guillaume Côté is a native of Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. He studied at Canada's National Ballet School, joined The National Ballet of Canada in … [Read more...]
David Hallberg, American Dancer at The Bolshoi
David Hallberg, American Ballet Dancer at The Bolshoi makes ballet history. David Hallberg, the first American to become a premier dancer with Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, was interviewed by Martha Teichner. ...Martha Teichner spent time with Hallberg in New York City as he packed for Russia and later, when he returned to perform in the American Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In this interview, David admits he sees himself as an ambassador and answers … [Read more...]