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Date of Death: April 30, 1983 (79)

Birth Place: RUSSIA

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THE NUTCRACKER Returns tot he Philadelphia Ballet For the 55th Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


Philadelphia Ballet presents the return of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a dazzling holiday classic featuring over 170 dancers, accompanied by the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra.

Terrence Mann & More to Join New York City Ballet's 75th Anniversary Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


New York City Ballet has revealed number of guest artists who will perform with the Company during its ongoing 75th Anniversary Season.

VIDEO: Watch The Royal Ballet Celebrate The Legacy of Nijinska with Extended Insight
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023


The Royal Ballet has released the full video from an extended Insight to celebrate the innovative creative genius of Bronislava Nijinska. In an afternoon of illustrated talks, panel discussion, and rehearsals, this event examined the powerful legacy of a choreographer much neglected in the history of 20th-century dance. Watch the video here!

The Joffrey Academy Announces 14th Annual WINNING WORKS, Featuring Five World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023


The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, presents five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) artists to submit applications for the Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Choreographic Competition.

Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

New York City Ballet Makes Sadler's Wells Debut in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


The celebrated New York City Ballet (NYCB) makes its Sadler’s Wells debut in March 2024, bringing UK premieres of works by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Pam Tanowitz, and a classic work by George Balanchine.

León & Lightfoot / Balanchine Comes to Den Norske Opera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


Want to be impressed by technical brilliance in three completely different but equally as riveting ballets? If so, this is the performance for you! The three choreographers behind these works have opened the eyes of many an audience member as to the possibilities of dance.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Spring 2024 CINDERELLA Production Will Be A U.S. Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


At its annual Point in Time Gala event on Saturday evening, November 11, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) artistic director Adam W. McKinney announced that PBT will be presenting the U.S. premiere of Cinderella by choreographer Jayne Smeulders for its 2023-24 season finale in May.

The Loukoumi Foundation Will Host Benefit at Bond 45 Honoring Chita Rivera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


The Loukoumi Foundation will honor Chita Rivera at a benefit event at Bond 45, in which she will accept the foundation's first Make a Difference ICON Award.

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica Celebrates 50th Anniversary of THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023


Westside Ballet of Santa Monica presents its 50th-anniversary celebration of 'The Nutcracker,' Southern California's longest-running rendition beginning Thanksgiving weekend for eight public performances at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

New York City Ballet Opens Season With George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023


New York City Ballet will open its annual season of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® on Friday, November 24 at 8 p.m. at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, as the Company continues its 75th Anniversary Season.

The Hobby Center to Present World Premiere of KEEPSAKE By ISHIDA Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


The Hobby Center will present the world premiere of 'keepsake' by ISHIDA Dance Company.

Colorado Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER to Return for the 2023 Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023


Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will return to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this holiday season with 28 in-person performances.

The Joyce to Present DANCING WITH GLASS: THE PIANO ETUDES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


The Joyce presents 'Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes' featuring Lucinda Childs, Justin Peck, Chanon Judston, Leonardo Sandova, and more.

Joffrey Ballet Concert Group Reveals New Choreographers for Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


The Joffrey Concert Group announces the selected choreographers for the Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative: Vernard Gilmore and Eryn Renee Young.

Feature: CARMINA BURANA RETURNS TO THE SMITH CENTER FOR NEVADA BALLET THEATRE SEASON OPENER
by Debbie Hall - Nov 6, 2023


Nevada Ballet Theatre will present its 2023/24 season opener with the return of Nicolo Fonte’s rendition of Carmina Burana performing at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 3-5.

Yoshiko Kamikusa and Luis Ocaranza Will Appear as Guest Artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023


YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA, principal dancer of the Indianapolis Ballet, and LUIS OCARANZA of Ballet RI, will appear as guest artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of The Nutcracker on December 9 and 10, 2023 at the Riverview Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana.

See Johnny Mathis, David Sedaris & More at The Smith Center in November and December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


Upcoming shows at The Smith Center from November 1 to December 31, 2023. Get tickets now for a variety of performances including music, ballet, and comedy. Don't miss out on the high-quality entertainment!

CHITA: A MEMOIR Wins 'Best Autobiography - English' at 2023 International Latino Book Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023


CHITA: A MEMOIR wins Gold Medal for Best Autobiography-English at the 2023 International Latino Book Awards.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Tickets On Sale Now For ILLINOISE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2023


Tickets for ILLINOISE are now on sale. Don't miss this genre-bursting theatrical event from January 28 to February 18.

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