The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberation
On May 22 each year, when the eastern Caribbean island of Martinique observes Emancipation Day, drums beat from sunrise until the break of dawn the next day. Participants at open-air, starlit gatherings dance, sing, play drums and feast for ancestors who fought
Museum Renames Degas’ ‘Russian Dancers’ in Nod to Ukraine
After an outcry from Ukrainians on social media, London’s National Gallery has changed the name of Edgar Degas’ Russian Dancers to Ukrainian Dancers, reports the Guardian’s Ben Quinn. Created around 1899, the pastel drawing depicts figures bent over in motion, legs in mid-stride as they perform a traditional Ukrainian
Jeffrey Cirio: The Adventurous Artist Returns to Boston Ballet
Superhuman. Otherworldly. Next-level. Even words like these don’t encompass Jeffrey Cirio’s performance in the title role of Akram Khan’s Creature, which made its U.S. premiere with English National Ballet in February. In one of the most pivotal roles of his career,
Are some brains wired for dance?
Whatever our age, dancing can have a hugely beneficial effect on our physical and mental wellbeing. It can help us to maintain or build muscle tone, flexibility and stamina, while also releasing endorphins which can ease symptoms of stress and
“THE MAGIC BEGINS WITH THE CLOCK STRIKING MIDNIGHT:” THE HISTORY OF THE NUTCRACKER BALLET IN EGYPT
Every year in December, the Cairo Opera Ballet Company performs The Nutcracker at the Cairo Opera House’s main hall, continuing a long tradition of performances of this magical work. This year, the ballet will be staged on five consecutive evenings, between 26 and
JaQuel Knight: Changing the Game, From Choreography to Copyright
“Can you imagine if TikTok had been a thing during ‘Single Ladies’?” asks choreographer JaQuel Knight, with a chuckle. Go ahead and imagine it: thousands of TikTokers posting their own takes on Knight’s indelible choreography. The song setting streaming records as fans
Robert Battle at Full Throttle
When you’re enjoying the easygoing, joke-telling manner of Robert Battle as the welcoming emcee of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, you might not realize there is a ferocious choreographer underneath all that charm. To celebrate his 10 years as
Abba Mania: The successful musical tribute returns to the Christmas Theater
The best West End Musical Tribute dedicated to Abba music is coming again to Athens, at the Christmas Theater! The ultimate Abba Mania production, which most faithfully revives the power and beauty of Abba's music, as well as their explosive stage
Nutcracker, with top soloists of the Mariinsky ballet at the Christmas Theater
The St. Petersburg Classical Ballet of Russia comes to the Christmas Theater, and brings us a magical Christmas with the play "Nutcracker". The Classical Ballet of St. Petersburg, which consists of great dancers of the famous Kirov (Mariinsky) ballets, is coming
How Ballet Can Make You A Better Leader
The picture was taken from pascb.com 1. You learn to focus. All those pirouettes don’t just happen. Dancers “spot” in order to turn. You choose a “spot” in the room or on the stage and keep your eyes on it, whipping your head around at the last minute to find the spot again. This is another version of “keep your eye on the goal,” but pirouettes bring with them an opposing allegory: if you don’t “spot,” you will become dizzy and fall down.