Pacific Northwest Ballet corps members Ashton Edwards and Zsilas Michael Hughes have forged a deep connection as queer nonbinary artists of color navigating the challenges of professional ballet life. They join to talk about ballet beyond gender “boxes,”
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Monterey Park Tragedy, Broadway Arrivals, and News of Our Own
Our headline roundup includes Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s director announcement, two acclaimed musical productions finding Broadway homes, and some news from Dance Media. Monterey Park’s Star Ballroom Dance Studio, where a shooting on Lunar New Year’s Eve
Natalia Osipova on Dancing from the Soul
The once-in-a-generation ballet star Natalia Osipova is renowned for her vibrant interpretations of classic ballerina roles. But her curiosity extends well beyond the ballet canon. This month, her eclectic repertory program “Force of Nature” makes its U.S
Ratmansky’s Move, New Leadership Models, and 25 to Watch
Our headline roundup includes Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch for 2023, a new Broadway labor deal, and Dance/NYC’s move toward collective leadership. Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s jump from American Ballet Theatre to New York City Ballet has raised hopes,
Jennifer Homans on “Mr. B”
Dance critic and historian Jennifer Homans’ new biography of George Balanchine, “Mr. B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century,” is the product of more than 10 years of extensive research. Homans joins to talk about the previously unexplored archival sources th
Susan Jaffe on Ballet’s Path Forward
In this special rebroadcast of a conversation that first aired as part of our former subscription series The Dance Edit Extra, Susan Jaffe, the new artistic director of American Ballet Theatre, discusses her vision for the company, which includes commissi
Liz Lerman on Witches, Wisdom, and Wondering Why
The renowned choreographer, performer, writer, and teacher Liz Lerman has spent much of her artistic life looking at how the creative process can help us better understand the world. She believes, with inspiring conviction, in the power of dance to make b
Remembering “tWitch” Boss, Dance Writing’s Future, and Gargouillade Gate
The death of multitalented artist Stephen “tWitch” Boss sent shockwaves through the dance community. Following The Washington Post’s elimination of its dance critic position, journalists are wondering aloud (again) about the future of dance writing. Ameri
Elizabeth Yntema and Rebecca Ferrell on Gender Equity in Dance
The dance industry is plagued by pervasive gender inequity. One of the best tools in the fight against it? Data. Two leaders of Dance Data Project—president and founder Elizabeth Yntema and research lead and programming consultant Rebecca Ferrell—join to
Ballet Controversy, Rebirth at the Pillow, and “Only Gold”
Our headline roundup includes the recent controversy around John Neumeier’s “Othello,” the reimagining of Jacob’s Pillow’s fire-ravaged Doris Duke Theatre, and Marcelo Gomes’ new job. The tumultuous life of Andy Blankenbuehler’s “Only Gold” reveals both t