It’s short and sweet this week at Dance Rhythm.
We’re following a couple of tours as the London City Ballet makes their stop in New York City this week and ABT Studio Company announces their Fall Tour. For the bibliophiles that love dance, we have an interview with Lucy Ashe as she discusses her new book, The Sleeping Beauties, which explores ballet and WWII history.
Let’s glide our way into this week’s news!
We’re back with more news from the London City Ballet as they bring their tour to New York this week (Sept 17 – 22). Artistic Director Christopher Marney is taking LCB global. He has assembled a diverse roster of 16 dancers to showcase an all-British program, reviving works by known choreographers as part of his vision.
ABT Studio Company’s 2024 Fall Tour kicks off in November featuring a wide range of pieces. Led by ABT Studio Company Artistic Director Sascha Radetsky, this season’s roster consists of eleven dancers aged 16 – 22 from across the globe. The program will vary depending on venue.
In this interview, Royal Ballet School Alum turned English teacher Lucy Ashe discusses her love for ballet and the intense research that went into the creation of her new novel. The Sleeping Beauties is a sweeping novel of a ballerina’s life set in rich historical context of WWII.
The Boston Ballet is mourning the loss of one of their own. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29. An orphan of war in Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the United States and grew into one of ballet’s brightest stars. She rose to fame after being featured in the 2011 documentary First Position, and was also known for appearing in Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade, and performing on Dancing with the Stars.
If You Are Around This Weekend
Catch the London City Ballet at The Joyce this weekend as they showcase the best of British ballet and contemporary dance. Now through Sept 22.
Opening this weekend at the Copenhagen Opera House, August Bournonville’s A Folk Tale begins its run through November 2nd. Created in 1854, this ballet in three acts tells the story of a changeling living among trolls and elves.
If You Feel Like Watching
Megan Fairchild recalls the first time she interpreted the lead role of Swanilda—a performance run which necessitated her performing in every three-act show. Though the journey to Coppélia was arduous, Fairchild reflects on its parallels to her journey as a dancer, and on her gratitude to the experience for helping her realize her potential.
If You Feel Like Listening
This episode of The Dancer’s Dialogue focuses on William Moore from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, detailing his start in ballet to his full time training at the Royal Ballet School and his career at PBT.
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