75 Years of American Ballet Theatre The first days of American Ballet Theatre’s 8-week season at the Metropolitan Opera House is all about celebrating the company’s 75-year history. They’ll perform some of the most beloved works in their repertory, including George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations and Agnes de Mille’s Rodeo, for this week of mixed-bill…
If you missed my weekly recommendations, you’re in luck – they’re back with a renewed sense of purpose. I want Point of Contact to support the great dance community we have here in NYC, so if you know of a dance event (lectures or panels count, too) that you’d like to see listed in a…
As March approaches, springtime isn’t the only thing descending upon New York City – dancers are flooding NYC streets and stages this month as many spring seasons and festivals kick off in the coming weeks. Whether you’re a flamenco fan or a ballet buff, there’s something for everyone happening in dance this month. Read on…
Happy New Year readers! 2014 already looks like a promising year for dance, so to start things off on the right foot (pun intended), read on for more information about exciting premieres and commissions to look forward to this year. This list only covers the first few months of the year, so be sure to…
In these final days before Christmas, it’s Nutcracker crunchtime (but don’t be too worried, since most productions will continue their run after the 25th, at least for a day or two). If you’ve yet to see a rendition this year, try New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, American Ballet Theatre at BAM, or New…
As promised, here’s an update detailing my upcoming performance plans, as well as another show danced by many of my peers that is worth checking out this weekend. Keep reading to find out more about these two student showcases, both featuring Columbia University and Barnard College students. Columbia Ballet Collaborative’s Fall 2013 Season at MMAC…
While NYC takes a break from big ballets (both NYCB and ABT have finished their fall performances), spend the next few weeks catching up with some of the city’s most exciting modern and experimental companies, both emerging and established, before we’re once again bombarded with the inevitable late-November ritual of Nutcracker advertising on our subway…
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