ballet blog with occasional diversions

  • observations 8-22

    [Whimper Alert] The daily chore of downloading and clipping coupons off the AARP website would feel less burdensome and depressing if occasionally a coupon from New York City Ballet would pop up under Today’s…

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  • A passing

    New York City Ballet's Chairman of the Board, Jay Fishman, died today from ALS – "Lou Gehrig's Disease." He was 63. At the company's Spring Gala last May, Fishman was honored for his leadership…

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  • observations 8-17

    A dramatic, unsolicited warning from Baryshnikov: "Baryshnikov explained his decision to participate in the campaign after hearing Trump's "flirtations with the Kremlin." "I have never publicly endorsed a political candidate before, or inserted myself…

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  • observations 8-16

    The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater complex on 9th Avenue and 55th Street in Hell's Kitchen, which the institution owns, is about to undergo a major expansion – $25 million worth that will bring…

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  • observations 8-14

    ABT soloist Devon Teuscher is dancing the Black Swan PdD (with the 32 fouettes) three times in three days with Marcelo Gomes' tour group in Manaus that includes Gillian Murphy, Stella Abrera, Hee Seo,…

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  • observations 8-12

    An American in Paris will close its Broadway run at the Palace Theatre on October 9th.  This fantastic production's 10 month/28 city U.S. tour begins that same week with stops in: SchenectadyBostonBuffaloHartfordPhiladelphiaGreenvilleWest Palm BeachOrlandoTampa…

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