ballet blog with occasional diversions

  • observations 9-6

    Dances Patrelle presents five performances of Macbeth at the Kaye Playhouse (@Hunter College, 695 Park Ave) beginning Thursday September 15th through Sunday September 18th. Premiered in 1995, this production by Francis Patrelle is set…

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  • observations 8-31

    Ballet Hispanico has put out a call out for temporary rehearsal space and computer equipment as the result of the damage to their studios on Monday night from the water main break. Any offers…

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  • observations 8-30

    We've got everything in Manhattan including a brand new sink hole on the Upper West Side. That's right, a sink hole has developed in the middle of Manhattan as the result of flooding from…

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  • observations 8-29

    Erica Cornejo will retire from Boston Ballet this coming season. Her final performances will be as Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty in May. Boy oh boy, doesn't that news make the bones feel old.…

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  • 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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