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Jewels opens NYCB's 75th anniversary season with a night to remember

Russell Janzen and Sara Mearns of NYCB in Diamonds © Erin Baiano
An auditorium packed with former company members usher in New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary with George Balanchine's ornamental triptych. 

Justin Peck's Copland Dance Episodes is 80 minutes of freewheeling!

Russell Janzen and Miriam Miller in Justin Peck's Copland Dance Episodes © Erin Baiano
Over twenty-two vignettes, some long, others short, a cast of thirty pedestrianizes ballet. The work suggests that who you are matters more than what you do. 

Their joyous performance was a heartwarming win!

Donizetti Variations Tiler Peck © Erin Baiano
I must admit I like NYCB’s recent trend away from the themed programming. The combinations can seem strange, but the performances have more variety.

Classic bill at NYCB is a Grand Slam

A matinee performance that was bright and polished across the board, boding well for the company's future. 

New York City Ballet's Spring Gala: a sign of normality returning

Sofia Coppola's film closed on a note of optimism. The message seemed to be: “Normality is just around the corner. We’re coming back.” 

NYCB tries pandemic choreography

New York City Ballet ends its Fall Digital Season with a festival of new choreography, including works by Justin Peck and Pam Tanowitz.