dirac Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Philadelphia Ballet breaks ground on its new headquarters. Quote But if all this sounds familiar, there’s a good reason: It was Take Two for a groundbreaking by Philadelphia’s largest dance organization. After ceremonies for the proposed building were first held in September 2022, the ballet was unable to come to terms with a bank on financing, and construction never commenced on the lot near Callowhill Street. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 A story on New York City Ballet's success in drawing a younger audience by Jocelyn Noveck for the Associated Press. Quote A major factor in attracting younger people, especially those under 30, has been affordable pricing. There are also evenings targeting young professionals, including post-show receptions. And there have been collaborations with visual or musical artists with youthful followings — like the musician Solange, who in 2022 was commissioned to score a ballet by 23-year old choreographer Gianna Reisen. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 Abigail Prudames retires from Northern Ballet. Quote Abigail’s farewell performance as Juliet in Christopher Gable CBE and Massimo Moricone's Romeo & Juliet will take place at Sadler’s Wells on Saturday, June 1, at 7:30pm. She will perform opposite long-time dance partner Joseph Taylor as Romeo. Link to comment
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