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Date of Death: April 30, 1983 (79)

Birth Place: RUSSIA

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GREAT PERFORMANCES: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID to Premiere on PBS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023


As part of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season, PBS will stream and broadcast the US premiere of “Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid” on Friday, October 27 at 9pm.

Collage Dance Collective to Perform World Premiere of Durante Verzola's LUMINESCENT at Proctors Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023


Collage Dance is performing at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, NY on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:00pm.

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023


The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

NYCBallet Reveals Two Promotions
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


New York City Ballet announced that two of the Company’s corps de ballet members – Gilbert Bolden III and Davide Riccardo -- have been promoted to the rank of Soloist. Learn more about the soloists here!

Cast Set for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023


Get ready for the world premiere of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at Atlantic Theater Company. Find out when the show is running and how to secure your tickets for this must-see event.

Collage Dance Collective to Host 13th Annual Jazz Gala Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


Join the Collage Dance Conservatory for their 13th Annual Jazz Gala Fundraiser on October 29. Enjoy a fall brunch with performances by Collage Dance Collective and students, as well as acclaimed jazz artists. Support youth arts education and the expansion of the Conservatory's programs.

VIDEO: NYC Ballet's Joseph Gordon on George Balanchine's ORPHEUS: Anatomy of a Dance
by Alan Henry - Oct 5, 2023


While partnering as a character with obscured vision poses its share of expected obstacles, Principal Dancer Joseph Gordon explains how the challenge creates opportunities for a deeper level of artistic expression.

2024 Tony Awards Find a Date and New Home at Lincoln Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2023


The 77th Annual Tony Awards will broadcast live from The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City in June 2024. We have all the info on nominations, cut-off dates and more!

New York City Ballet Orchestra Musicians to Hold Rally at New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


: The musicians of the New York City Ballet Orchestra are organizing a rally outside of the annual fall fashion gala at Lincoln Center. Find out why they're fighting for a fair contract and what it means for the future of the orchestra. Join them on Thursday, October 5th at 5pm to show your support.

Empire State Building To Be Lit In Honor Of New York City Ballet's 75th Anniversary, October 11
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2023


Empire State Building to be lit in honor of New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary on October 11.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Launches New PBT Master Class Series
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023


Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will offer a new program, the PBT Master Class Series, for the greater Pittsburgh communities beginning in October 2023. Learn more about the upcoming class schedule here!

Collage Dance Collective Announces Development Director Appointment
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023


Collage Dance – recently named one of the 50 largest ballet companies in the nation by Dance Data Project, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne-Carolyn Bird as its new Development Director.

True Tickets And Pacific Northwest Ballet Collaboration Takes On Ticketing Fraud For THE NUTCRACKER And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023


True Tickets, a trailblazer in secure digital ticket delivery, has announced its groundbreaking partnership with Pacific Northwest Ballet, located in the heart of Seattle and one of the nation's largest and highly regarded ballet companies and ballet schools.

MJ: THE MUSICAL, THE LION KING & More Join TDF's 2023-24 Season of Autism Friendly Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, will present its 12th season of Autism Friendly Performances for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Los Angeles Ballet Reveals 2023/24 Season Program
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023


Los Angeles Ballet has announced new Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s first fully programmed season for the Company. Learn more about the full season here!

Miami City Ballet's 23/24 Season Kicks-Off in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023


Miami City Ballet's '23/'24 Season kicks off on October 20 with a thrilling mixed program featuring works by Balanchine, Tharp, and Roberts. Learn more about the full program here!

Tickets from £35 for English National Ballet's OUR VOICES
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 20, 2023


Tickets from just £35 for English National Ballet - Our Voices. Three works celebrating classical, contemporary and neo-classical dance – this programme is not to be missed. 

JEROME ROBBINS BALLET Comes to the Paris Opera in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023


Jerome Robbins ballet comes to the Paris Opera in October. Performances run  from 24 October to 10 November 2023. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

VIDEO: NYC Ballet's Daniel Ulbricht on George Balanchine's STARS AND STRIPES: Anatomy of a Dance
by Alan Henry - Sep 13, 2023


'Every time you dance it, it has to be alive,' Daniel Ulbricht insists in discussing the Third Campaign of Stars and Stripes, George Balanchine's ode to America. Watch Ulbricht's expertise in building energy and camaraderie onstage while delivering a 'white glove treatment' that maintains the choreography's polish for future interpreters' benefit.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Holds Open Air Performances at Hazelwood Green
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023


Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a partnership with August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Hazelwood Local to hold the outdoor Open Air festival September 29-October 1 at Hazelwood Green. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

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