BALLET HISPANICO announces Bessie Award Nomination for Company Dancer Jessica Alejandra Wyatt for Outstanding Performer in Asuka by Eduardo Vilaro performed by Ballet Hispanico at the Apollo Theater
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces a Bessie Award Nomination for company member Jessica Alejandra Wyatt. Ms. Wyatt was nominated for a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer (of a work that stretches the boundaries of a traditional or culturally specific form) for her performance in Asuka by Eduardo Vilaro, performed by Ballet Hispanico at the Apollo Theater.
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Hervé Moreau and Eleonora Abbagnato
Hervé Moreau and Eleonora Abbagnato join Yuja Wang and Gautier Capuçon in a vibrant homage to Roland Petit at the St Prex Classics 2012.
Saint-Prex, Aug 14, 2012 The St Prex Classics is happy and proud to announce that Hervé Moreau and Eleonora Abbagnato will perform in a vibrant homage to choreographer Roland Petit at the soirées of August 27 and 28.
NEW YORK CITY BALLET PRESENTS 2012
NEW YORK CITY BALLET PRESENTS 2012 FALL PERFORMANCES SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 14
Four-Week Fall Season to Open With Stravinsky/Balanchine: The Collaboration NYCB’s First-Ever All Stravinsky/All Balanchine Festival. One-Time-Only Fall Gala Performance on September 20 To Celebrate Legendary Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani
New Work by Justin Peck to a Score by Sufjan Stevens To Have Its World Premiere on October 5. Specially Priced Performance on October 4 Featuring Choreography by Balanchine, Robbins, Martins and Wheeldon.
Zubin Mehta y la Orquesta del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
ZUBIN MEHTA Y LA ORQUESTA DEL MAGGIO MUSICALE FIORENTINO CONMEMORARÁN EN CHILE EL ANIVERSARIO 500 DE LA MUERTE DE AMÉRICO VESPUCIO.
Han pasado 500 años desde que murió el hombre que le dio el nombre al continente americano, aquel navegante florentino que viajó y dibujó por primera vez ese “nuevo mundo” descubierto por Colón en 1492. El Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino ha querido celebrar en grande el aniversario del fallecimiento de Américo Vespucio (1454-1512), reeditando ese viaje desde la Europa meridional a América con su Orquesta, comandada por el gran maestro Zubin Mehta.
Gira sudamericana del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
La Orquesta del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino realizará con motivo de de las celebraciones del 500º Aniversario de la muerte de Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) una gira de conciertos por Sudamérica. Están previstos once conciertos en seis ciudades diferentes de Chile, Uruguay, Argentina y Brasil, siempre con la dirección del maestro Zubin Mehta.
Apreciada tanto por la audiencia internacional, como por los más importantes directores del mundo, la Orquesta del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino es una de las más famosas y representativas agrupaciones musicales de Italia.
DEBORAH ZALL PERFORMS ANNA SOKOLOW
DEBORAH ZALL PERFORMS ANNA SOKOLOW’S SOLO ‘KADDISH’ AND SETS IT FOR AN ENSEMBLE OF TEN AT THE 24TH ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.
Free Admission for both concerts!
Deborah Zall left the Martha Graham fold to pursue an independent career as a soloist, creating dramatic portrayals of women. As guest artist, Miss Zall performed at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, Cannes Festival and Biennial de la Dance in France, Contempo Tanz in Guatemala, South Bank Center, The Place in London and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts.
James Whiteside to join American Ballet Theatre
JAMES WHITESIDE TO JOIN AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AS SOLOIST
James Whiteside, formerly a principal dancer with Boston Ballet, will join American Ballet Theatre as a Soloist in September 2012. It was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. Born in Fairfield, Connecticut, Whiteside began his training at age nine at the D’Valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre, where guest faculty included Franco De Vita and Raymond Lukens. He continued his training at the Virginia School of the Arts for one year under the direction of Petrus Bosman and David Keener.
Gala des Etoiles du XXIe siècle 2012
Gala des Etoiles du XXIe siècle – 15e édition
Gala International de Danse – Théâtre des Champs Elysées
Chaque année, le Gala des Étoiles du XXIe Siècle présente de prestigieux danseurs Étoiles venus du monde entier, ainsi que de jeunes interprètes prometteurs. Entre pas de deux classiques et pièces contemporaines, le spectacle promet un formidable moment: dans la grâce et la légèreté.
Le Samedi 22 septembre, pour célébrer cette quinzième édition, participation exceptionnelle de Svetlana Zakharova, Victoria Tereshkina et Vladimir Shklyarov.
45th GRADUATION SEASON FOR NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF DANCE
The annual tradition that is the New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season takes on more significance this year as the school celebrates its 45th anniversary.
This end of year performance, designed to display the full range of the school’s talent, highlights students from the New Zealand School of Dance, some of whom will likely be the soloists and principals of the near future. For audiences, the Graduation Season is an excellent opportunity to see these accomplished dancers and to sample the best of classical ballet and contemporary choreography from well-known and critically acclaimed choreographers.
50th anniversary of The Australian Ballet
Funding for Production Centre
On 7 June 2012 it was announced that to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Australian Ballet, the Federal Government is contributing $2 million for the fit-out of the company’s new production centre to be built in Altona, Melbourne. Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean said the centre will be a state-of-the art facility for the creation, maintenance and storage of the scenery, props, lighting and costumes for the company’s productions.