dirac Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 A preview of American Ballet Theatre's new season by Caedra Scott-Flaherty for Observer. Quote While most of the casts are quite large, the Fall Gala on Tuesday, October 24 focuses on the small. It will feature a series of pas de deux performed by ABT Principal Dancers, in excerpts from beloved classics like The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet, along with a World Premiere pas de deux by Principal Dancer James Whiteside (performed by Isabella Boylston and Aran Bell). Link to comment
dirac Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 A Town and Country interview with Susan Jaffe. Quote "I love the classics. I will always love the classics," she says. "They sell the houses out and we will never stop them. But, I want to bring a younger, diverse audience." Her strategy to do so is to employ intersectional change: offer opportunities to women choreographers, diversify dancers, and tell contemporary stories. Unlike in the past, dancers now wear tights that match their skin tone, rather than the traditional white tights. Link to comment
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