Monthly Archives: March 2011

This recent article by Sarah Kaufman for The Washington Post speaks so clearly what I have long felt about the dearth of new and interesting ballet in Washington, DC that I felt I should share it here. Unfortunately, The John F. … Continue reading →

Choreography: Twyla Tharp Music: Joseph Haydn Debut: Joffrey Ballet, 1973   Calling all Tharp fans! Please share your thoughts on “As Time Goes By” or Tharp’s work in general. This blogger has historically reserved her theatre-going for performances of classical … Continue reading →

Choreography: Robert Joffrey Music: Crome Syrcus Debut: City Center Joffrey Ballet, 1967 March 1968 Time Magazine cover featuring “Astarte.” Read the story At the time of Astarte’s debut, the Joffrey Ballet (then known as City Center Joffrey Ballet) was a … Continue reading →

Choreography: George Balanchine Music: Igor Stravinsky Debut: Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo, 1928 Video clip: Houston Ballet performance of Apollo in Saint Louis, Mo. As my brother once put it, “if Agon is the apex of Balanchine’s choreography, Apollo … Continue reading →

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan Music: Bronislav Martinu / Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Opinion on Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s choreography and on “Anastasia” in particular, varies significantly.  Lauded by some as an innovative maverick, MacMillan is dismissed by others critical of what they deem … Continue reading →