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On Friday and Saturday night, an all-male cast of Royal Ballet School graduates perform “Concerto Grosso” at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

ABT and Royal Ballet School Showcase Talent at Skirball

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer Feb 17, 2017
Last weekend, the Skirball Center hosted the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and the Royal Ballet School in an awe-inspiring and "en pointe" night of grace and precision.
Tchaikovskys Swan Lake was one of the three ballets performed by the NYCB in honor of George Balanchines birthday

“All Balanchine” Ballet Preserves NYCB Legacy

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer Jan 27, 2017
In a worthy tribute to their founding artistic director George Balanchine, the latest New York City Ballet showcase "All Balanchine" stuns and awes audiences with its dancers' skill and precision.

BalletCollective pushed the boundaries of the classical art form in its dynamic and atmospheric performance on the 27th of October.

BalletCollective Goes Bigger, Better

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer Oct 31, 2016
BalletCollective's recent show at NYU's Skirball Center was an exciting development within ballet, using principal ballerinas that both grew and honored the tradition of the style.
Paul Giamatti, a reputable actor, participated by reading three pieces of Nijinskys.

Giamatti as Nijinsky: A Legend Worthy of the Role

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor Oct 28, 2016
Famed ballerina Vaslav Nijinsky's diaries were brought to something more than life on Monday night's reading by actor Paul Giamatti.
The latest updates and trends in the world of fashion. (Photo by Josh Siegel)

Vogue Spain Missed the Pointe

Ali Webb, Staff Writer Oct 3, 2016
The performing arts community, amongst other, did not react favorably to Spanish Vogue's latest editorial featuring Kendall Jenner in pointe shoes.
Keep warm this weekend with NYCs Hot Chocolate Festival.

This Weekend: Three Ways to Enjoy the Warmer Weather

Eva Luong, Contributing Writer Feb 19, 2016
Keep boredom at bay this weekend with a ballet based on a fairy tale, great deals at sample sale and a delicious hot chocolate festival.
t is the opening weekend of Union Squares annual Holiday Market, presenting dozens of vendors selling a variety of goods from jewelry, accessories, toys, and amazing snacks from several local food vendors.

The Weekend: Nov. 20-22

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer Nov 19, 2015
Exciting events to check out this weekend.

Copeland: The changing face of the ballerina

Katrine Pirtskhalava, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2015
Ballet embraces principle dancers of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
NYU ballet center takes main stage after receiving grant

NYU ballet center takes main stage after receiving grant

Amanda Morris, contributing writer Sep 11, 2014
NYU recently unveiled the new Center for Ballet and the Arts.
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Day in the life: Sasha Sharova

Nov 7, 2013
There is no rest for LS sophomore Sasha Sharova who juggles work, ballet, acting, writing and classes.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

Gruesome bolshoi ballet scandal receives underwhelming media reaction

Feb 11, 2013
The death of the director of the Russian ballet and the subsequent underwhelming media attention evince corruption.

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