American Ballet Theatre: From the Page to the Stage The American Premiere of JANE EYRE
ABT discusses Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre.
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Just Released: “First Look” New Season Report: May 2019
The following is a report on the gender distribution of choreographers in the upcoming seasons of the 50 largest ballet companies in the United States that have been reported so far this year (38 out of 50 as of May 23, 2019). The data is separated into subsections, focusing on different aspects of the distribution of male and female choreographic work included in the upcoming seasons. DDP cites sources and discusses limitations and important disclaimers at the end of the report.
New York Times: When Twyla Tharp Made Ballet Modern
On the occasion of American Ballet Theater’s revival of the game-changing “Deuce Coupe,” Ms. Tharp and Sara Rudner talked with the dancers taking their roles, Isabella Boylston and Misty Copeland. (Yes, it’s O.K. to fall.)
Infosurhoy: Dance: Scottish Ballet: Digital Season on the Tramway, Glasgow
Innovation featuring female choreographers.
Ballet Across America Focusing on Female-Led Companies
“Visionary” Lourdes Lopez brings diverse programming to Ballet Across America and her company, Miami City Ballet.
The Walrus: When Male Runners Lose to Women
Conventional wisdom has long asserted men outperform women in long-distance races. Ultramarathon results prove that assumption wrong.
Wall Street Journal – Australia Festival at the Joyce Review: Down-Under Disappointments
A series of dance bills from Aussie groups proved to be, at best, of pleasant, passing interest.
The Times: Pam Tanowitz’s Four Quartets: poetry in motion
Pam Tanowitz is praised by The Times.
New York Times: Caught in the Middle of #MeToo: Unions That Represent Accusers and Accused
A union meant to protect dancers is also bringing back a controversial figure to NYCB.
