Dance

July 17, 2020

How Famed Ballet Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov Leapt Into Hearts Around the World

Embed from Getty Images Perhaps the most famous ballet in popular culture is, arguably, The Nutcracker. Many families arrive at local community centers in droves to watch their children perform in delightful amateur productions of it during the holidays. And if you can't make it to a live performance, there are numerous filmed productions you can find online and on television.

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November 5, 2019

Charming Photos of Playful Pups Taking Center Stage with Professional Ballet Dancers

Playful pups take center stage alongside trained dancers in the charming photo project Dancers & Dogs. The brainchild of photographers Kelly Pratt Kreidich and Ian Kreidich, the series features portraits of professional ballet dancers posing with canines of all shapes and sizes. Each heartwarming image highlights a different dynamic between the pups and dancers.

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January 7, 2019

New York City Ballet X Shantell Martin Bringing Contemporary Art to Lincoln Center

The New York City Ballet has a long, storied history of collaborating with visual artists. From Keith Haring to Julian Schnabel, emerging and established artists have created work inspired by the art of movement. Now in its seventh year, the NYCB Art Series brings cutting-edge talent to the ballet, asking artists to create site-specific installations for its Lincoln Center home.

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