Photo: unnaugan/Depositphotos As an avid collector of antiques and textiles, it makes sense that the famous ballet dancer Rudolf NureyevThe tomb of reflects his taste. Located in the Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois cemetery in the suburbs of Paris, Nureyev’s tomb is draped in a realistic mosaic of an oriental kilim rug. Created by scenographer Ezio Frigerio, who often […]
Oleksandr Shapoval volunteered to fight after the invasion of Russia. The National Opera of Ukraine says he was killed on the battlefield. National Opera of Ukraine hide caption toggle caption National Opera of Ukraine Oleksandr Shapoval volunteered to fight after the invasion of Russia. The National Opera of Ukraine says he was killed on the […]
Jn month, thousands of Cincinnati students walked into a new classroom, sat down in front of a blank sheet of paper, and spent the first five minutes of the day answering the same question: what did they did during their summer vacation? Maybe they traveled to see family. Maybe they went to a Reds game […]
Kirsten Allen’s true passion has always been ballet. She says it is in dance that she finds a sense of community and humanity. Feelings that have recently become more real than ever. “It was heartbreaking to watch what was happening in Ukraine and so I thought if I contacted someone from my industry, the world […]
Like any story of international intrigue, there’s always a San Francisco angle. Take the story of Mikhail Baryshnikov. After the ballet legend left the Soviet Union in 1974, the equally legendary Rudolf Nureyev connected Baryshnikov with San Francisco dean Armen Baliantz and her daughter Jeannette Etheredge. Baliantz had helped Nureyev when he defected in 1961, […]
HOLLYWOOD – The final round of auditions have begun with 1 platinum ticket remaining – a chance to not only go to Hollywood, but also to skip a round. Tonight’s opening audition featured Tobias, a college choir teacher from North Carolina who is chasing his dream. He hails from a small town of 89 and […]
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Rochester City Ballet is preparing for its first indoor performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Terrifically Theatrical” will debut Friday, October 8 at Theater @ Innovation Square in Rochester. Artistic director Robert Gardner looked for the best way to capture the sense of anticipation on Tuesday during News 8 […]
Many people change careers during their lifetime, leaving the old for the new. But one northern Illinois designer has found ways to intertwine many of her passions. by Mim Eichmann the artistic direction has evolved over the years. She grew up in the Washington DC area where she studied ballet as a child. She said […]
Gabe Stone Shayer is the first African-American dancer to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. The dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer is held by quite a few children, once they witness for the first time the seemingly effortless grace with which these athletes glide across the floor. From Mikhail Baryshnikov to Margot Fonteyn, […]
Since the age of 5, Julianne Russell dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer. And over the past 20 years, Russell has had a fulfilling career as a professional ballet dancer working for prestigious regional ballet companies, including the Ballet Theater of Maryland in Annapolis and the Manassas Ballet Theatre. But Russell, now 31, said it […]
A former ballet dancer was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of her husband at a Florida gated community home in September. Ashley Christina Benefield, 28, went to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. After a five-week investigation, sheriff’s office detectives have informed Benefield’s attorneys that they plan to charge […]
Questions and answers The Philadelphia native was recently promoted to soloist with American Ballet Theatre, one of the most distinguished ballet companies in the world. Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating and more straight to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter. Gabe Stone Shayer practicing at the American Ballet Theatre. | Photo courtesy […]
What started as a pen pal exchange has become one of the biggest proponents of Emma Tomlinson’s promising ballet career. It was January when a community pen pal project was launched for residents of The Wexford. What started as a pen pal exchange has become one of the biggest proponents of Emma Tomlinson’s promising ballet […]
Spokane teenager Harris Kahler is set to leave home this month to attend Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, the nation’s oldest performing arts boarding school. Kahler, 17, has been dancing ballet for six years, but it was a tough sell at first. Kahler is one of seven children, most of whom are involved in acting, […]