Los Angeles Times

An engrossing ballet novel asks whether becoming a star is worth the sacrifice

In a 1976 book showcasing his career, Mikhail Baryshnikov, arguably the greatest dancer of his generation, proclaimed, “Nobody is born a dancer; you have to want it more than anything.” The relentless ...
The New York Times

Instead of ‘Gritting Our Teeth,’ Ballet Dancers Opt for Therapy

Performances in N.Y.C. Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and ...
Yale Environment 360

The power of a dancer’s ankle

In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...
The New York Times

For Many Cuban Ballet Dancers, Forging a Path Forward Means Leaving

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by As the country’s economy falters, members of the storied Cuban National Ballet have sought and found work in companies abroad. By Nina Strochlic When ...
The Michigan Daily

The Body Undone: Ballet BC and the beauty of becoming human

Presented by the University Musical Society (UMS), The Body Undone brought Vancouver’s premiere contemporary dance company, Ballet BC, to the Power Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 17. The ...