Dance Features
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Classic Arts Features
By Joseph Carman | June 28, 2022McKenzie is stepping down from his position after 30 years.
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Classic Arts Features
By Amy Brandt | June 17, 2022
Now the artistic director of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boal talks about bringing his own company to the Koch Theater June 22–26.
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Classic Arts Features
By Alastair Macaulay | June 16, 2022
American Ballet Theatre presents the New York premiere of Of Love and Rage June 20–25.
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Classic Arts Features
By Lauren Morrow | June 13, 2022
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates Battle’s 10th anniversary season June 15–19.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | May 31, 2022
Choreographer Ayodele Casel teaches a section from the show’s “Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat.”
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Classic Arts Features
By Madelyn Sutton | May 5, 2022
Architects of Time premieres May 5 as the centerpiece of New York City Ballet's 2022 Stravinsky Festival.
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Classic Arts Features
By Madelyn Sutton | May 2, 2022
New York City Ballet’s Art Series returns this spring with an installation by LeWitt.
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Dance Features
By Roberto Araujo | April 29, 2022Playbill assembled a cast of dancers to recreate the original choreography of iconic numbers from A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Sweet Charity, and more.
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Classic Arts Features
By Charles M. Joseph | April 29, 2022Playbill revisits a 2012 essay exploring the partnership between the legendary composer and NYCB co-founder.
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Dance Features
By Roberto Araujo | April 29, 2022
The music video is a tribute to dance and the return of live entertainment.
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Classic Arts Features
By Terry Trucco | April 19, 2022
Tanowitz talks about her two pieces running at NYCB this spring.
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Classic Arts Features
By Jose Solís | April 18, 2022
Artistic Director Manuel Liñán on breaking new ground in a traditional form.
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By Susan Reiter | March 16, 2022
The City Center Dance Festival, showcasing four New York companies, begins March 24.
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Classic Arts Features
By Lauren Wingenroth | March 3, 2022
The New York City Center regular and New York City Ballet principal discusses creating the inaugural Artists at the Center program for New York City Center.
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Classic Arts Features
By Clive Barnes | December 6, 2021New York City Ballet performs George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker through January 2.
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Classic Arts Features
By Lauren Morrow | November 29, 2021The Ailey season at City Center runs December 1–19.
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Video
By Talaura Harms | November 18, 2021The dance video features 10 original cast members and 10 ADM21 company members performing the original Tommy Tune choreography.
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Classic Arts Features
By Jamie Fisher | November 11, 2021Twyla Now, marking Tharp’s 80th birthday, runs November 17–21.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | November 10, 2021Watch choreographer Ellenore Scott and cast member Joy Woods teach the opening number of the show.
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Classic Arts Features
By Christopher Browner | November 3, 2021Dancers Christopher Figaro Jackson, Maleek Washington, and Jōvan Dansberry reflect on the director and choreographer's creative process.
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Classic Arts Features
By Mario R. Mercado | October 27, 2021The ballet continues performances as part of ABT’s fall season through October 31.
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By Joseph Carman | October 25, 2021Celebrating Gay Pride, ABT premieres Touché, a passionate male pas de deux.
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Classic Arts Features
By Susan Yung | October 14, 2021The New York City Center dance festival runs October 13–24.
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From Ballet to Broadway
By Roberto Araujo | October 4, 2021Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Broadway icon as she shares how ballet has influenced her life.
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Classic Arts Features
By Madelyn Sutton | September 29, 2021The new works will be presented at New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala on September 30.
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Classic Arts Features
By Terry Trucco | September 27, 2021Four Principal Dancers give their final New York City Ballet performances this fall.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | August 16, 2021The video is a part of her series #MondayMovieMoves, recreating some of the most cherished and beloved films in cinematic history.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | August 4, 2021The supper club experience continues in the Edison Hotel.
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Photos
By Nathan Skethway | June 26, 2021Test your knowledge of theatrical choreography with this quiz.
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Photo Features
By Playbill Staff | April 29, 2021Celebrate International Dance Day with a look at some of Broadway’s dance-driven shows, including A Chorus Line, Moulin Rouge!, Newsies, and many more.
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Classic Arts Features
By Walter Rutledge | January 18, 2021The great American arts institution was built on a model of inclusiveness.
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Film & TV Features
By Felicia Fitzpatrick | December 17, 2020The new Disney+ docu-series follows students at the prestigious School of American Ballet Theatre and in New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker.
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Film & TV News
By Dan Meyer | September 16, 2020From stepping in Baltimore to Justin Peck at NYCB, a diverse range of films exploring dance are currently available to watch.
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Dance Features
By Playbill Staff | July 9, 2020Looking to deepen your terpsichorean knowledge? Start with these looks at exemplars of the medium, from Broadway razzle dazzle to modern dance.
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Dance Features
By Ruthie Fierberg | April 17, 2020Get on your feet at home and learn this combination from the Broadway musical.
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Dance Features
By Ruthie Fierberg | April 2, 2020Dance along with the Radio City Rockettes, learn combinations to songs from In The Heights, live classes from Ailey Extension and Ballet Hispánico, and more.
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Classic Arts Features
By Susan Yung | February 25, 2020The Dutch contemporary dance company performs at New York City Center March 4–7.
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Dance Features
By Robert Sandla | February 10, 2020The seminal work returns to the New York City Ballet February 14.
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Classic Arts Features
By Terry Trucco | January 31, 2020The visual artist has created an installation celebrating the people behind the scenes at the ballet.
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Classic Arts Features
By Lauren Wingenroth | January 30, 2020Will Bozier is one of three dancers in the lead role of the celebrated Swan Lake, on tour at New York City Center January 30–February 9.
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Classic Arts Features
By New York City Center Staff | January 22, 2020The choreographer's award-winning production returns to New York for a special engagement at City Center January 30–February 9.
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Classic Arts Features
By Christopher Browner | January 8, 2020This season's new production of Porgy and Bess returns to the stage of the Met Opera January 8.
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Classic Arts Features
By Terry Trucco | December 23, 2019The company's educational program is designed to promote artistic expression inspired by themes, choreography, and music from George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.
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Classic Arts Features
By Tom Turner | December 13, 2019Thanks to the company's school-based program Dance Chance, the next generation of ballet dancers have new opportunities.
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Benefits and Galas
By Emily Selleck | November 19, 2019The one-night-only performance at the National Dance Institute took place November 18.
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Interview
By Ruthie Fierberg | November 14, 2019The choreographer of the recent Broadway production wears many hats—from theatre choreographer to dance company artistic director to train depot owner.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | November 14, 2019The Kander and Ebb musical opened November 14, 1996 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
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Dance Features
By Ruthie Fierberg | November 12, 2019Tony-nominated choreographer Sam Pinkleton shares the YouTube videos, dance labs, and rehearsal room tactics that built the flashy old-school style for the musical within a play.
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Dance Features
By Logan Culwell-Block | November 12, 2019From Grease's "Born to Hand Jive" to The Prom's "Dance With You," we’re taking a look at showtunes that love to dance.
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Classic Arts Features
By Charles Isherwood | October 31, 2019The company returns to Lincoln Center to celebrate its founder, performing many of the late choreographer's masterworks October 29–November 17.
