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In the last 30 days, the average organization in this landscape has grown their audience by <0.1%. National Ballet of Canada grew faster than everyone else, with 0.4% growth! On average, each post in this landscape earns more than 755.0 engagements. American Ballet Theatre is topping the charts with more than 2.97k engagements per post on their 31 posts in the last 30 days.
After 15 remarkable years with ABT, Principal Dancer Cassandra Trenary ( cassandratrenary ) will depart following our 2025 Summer Season to join the Vienna State Opera Ballet, under the direction of Alessandra Ferri. Cassandra is a true example of the ABT pipeline. We will cherish all of the moments she has shared on stage with …
ALL BALANCHINE I // In 1936, George Balanchine first staged the Christoph Willibald von Gluck opera Orfeo ed Euridice for the Metropolitan Opera, and later revisited the music for the Hamburg State Opera in 1963. In 1976, for NYCB, he returned to the score again, reordering the music and creating a new pas de deux …
ALL BALANCHINE I // Balanchine’s first collaboration with composer Igor Stravinsky was, in the choreographer’s words, a ballet about a “wild, half-human youth who acquires nobility through art.” Reflecting on the work, he described it’s score as a revelation, that it had given him permission to “eliminate,” and reduce the ideas presented to only what …
We LOVE a debut. This run of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings features Soloists Elizabeth Powell as Frida and Myles Thatcher as Diego. Catch them Friday night as they close out the run of shows of this special program. 📷 : San Francisco Ballet in Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings // © Reneff-Olson Productions
Final finishing touches❤️ Tomorrow, we open Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Romeo et Juliette. Get ready to bask in the glory of young love and the catharsis of a doomed destiny. Video: angenerosa rehearsing the role of Juliet, which she will be debuting with her Romeo, Dylan Wald on April 12 at 7:30pm.
OPENING NIGHT🥂 A who’s who of Roméo et Juliette, the most famous tragic love story. Juliet clararufmaldonado Romeo lucienpost Friar Laurence chrisdariano Lady Capulet ellemacy Mercutio kyle.m.davis Tybalt balletdude The Nurse xosarahryan Paris miles.pertl Rosaline lil.willard Performances of Romeo et Juliette run from April 11-20, 2025. Tickets in bio link.
We sat down with Hans van Manen stager Rachel Beaujean who told us what to look for while watching Grosse Fuge. "You have a dance of the men, and a dance of the women. They dance for each other, then with each other. And at the end it comes together as a harmony of understanding …
Memorable Moments with Guillaume Côté: #OneginNBC One of the most dramatic roles, Eugene Onegin has long been a favourite of Guillaume’s with the emotional arc of the character and breathtaking pas de deux perfectly suited to his acclaimed dramatic skills and partnering ability. Enjoy this pas de deux from #OneginNBC with former Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson. 🎥 …
Rehearsals for 'Études' are in full swing! We admire our dancers’ hard work and dedication to their craft as our 2024/25 season comes to a close. Catch this stunning double ballet bill featuring August Bournonville’s 'La Sylphide' with Harald Lander's 'Études' at the Academy of Music, May 8-11. Link to tickets in bio, we look forward …
Take a peek inside the studio with Choreographic Associate Ethan Colangelo. The fresh contemporary language of this Toronto choreographer debuts on the mainstage with an exciting world premiere as part of #AdieuNBC, May 30 – June 5. Ethan’s fearless aesthetic, which he builds from a classical foundation, incorporates athletic twists and speed, reflecting his background …
Balanchine considered Apollo as his artistic coming of age. He was just 24 when this masterpiece premiered in Paris in 1928! Reserve your seats today for one of the last two performances! 📸 Artists of Ballet West in Apollo, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust | Photo by beaupearsonphotography
Remember how excited thewashingtonschoolofballet student Valentina was to hold a company dancer’s hand? It finally happened! 👀 See if you can spot Valentina with the talented nourasander . 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬 (𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅) is a magical production featuring over 120 of our student dancers alongside our professional company. 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬 is fun, family-friendly, and full of color, curiosity, …
After 15 remarkable years with ABT, Principal Dancer Cassandra Trenary will depart following our 2025 Summer Season to join the Vienna State Ballet, under the direction of Alessandra Ferri. Cassandra is a true example of the ABT pipeline. We will cherish all of the moments she has shared on stage with us. Reflecting on her departure, …
#ThrowbackThursday to the 2010 ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Spring Performance with Melissa Gelfin! Melissa Gelfin is currently a principal dancer with Cincinnati Ballet. She trained at the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School from 2008-2010 and attended the ABT Summer Intensive in New York as an ABT National Training Scholar. After graduating from the ABT JKO …
Memorable Moments with Guillaume Côté: #OneginNBC One of the most dramatic roles, Eugene Onegin has long been a favourite of Guillaume's with the emotional arc of the character and breathtaking pas de deux perfectly suited to his acclaimed dramatic skills and partnering ability. Enjoy this pas de deux from #OneginNBC with former Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson. 🎥 …
Rehearsals for 'Études' are in full swing! We admire our dancers’ hard work and dedication to their craft as our 2024/25 season comes to a close. Catch this stunning double ballet bill featuring August Bournonville’s 'La Sylphide' with Harald Lander's 'Études' at the Academy of Music May 8-11. Link to tickets here: https://philadelphiaballet.org/24-25-season/la-sylphide/. 📸: Arian Molina Soca 🩰: …
About last night... We laughed, we cried, and we fell in love once again with Romeo and Juliet. 💛 Haven't seen Roméo et Juliette yet? We have 7 shows left! Tickets and info >> bit.ly/PNBRomeoetJuliette. 📸: Clara Ruf Maldonado. PNB Company dancers. Lucien Postlewaite and Clara Ruf Maldonado. Photos Angela Sterling Photography.
When the ballet makes your horror movie obsession look TAME ⚡💥 FRANKENSTEIN is the cultural flex you didn't know you needed! Monster creation scene = MIND BLOWN. April 26 - May 4 only, use code SFBFF for 20% off: https://bit.ly/4ltoG1W 📷: Joshua Jack Price and Aaron Robison in Scarlett's Frankenstein
Resident Choreographer Justin Peck's Mystic Familiar returns this spring following its winter debut, made in collaboration with creatives Dan Deacon, Brandon Stirling-Baker, Eamon Ore-Giron, and Humberto Leon. See Mystic Familiar alongside Caili Quan's Beneath the Tides and Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky's Solitude on the Contemporary Choreography program: nycballet.com/contemporarychoreographyspring Featuring Principal Dancers Gilbert Bolden III, Tiler Peck, …
Aarón Sanz explores the complexity of partnering through shared energy and unspoken communication, rather than touch, in the delicate second pas de deux of Jerome Robbins' Brandenburg. Catch Brandenburg on the Innovators & Icons II program this spring, beginning May 1: nycballet.com/innovatorsandicons2
Roméo et Juliette opens tonight! Who's ready to feel all the feelings? ✋ Check out this video to see how Angelica Generosa, Clara Ruf Maldonado, Lucien Postlewaite, and Dylan Wald prepare for the emotionally and physically demanding roles of Romeo and Juliet. P.S. Watch till the end to see Dylan Wald show off a secret talent! Roméo et …
We sat down with Hans van Manen stager Rachel Beaujean to learn more about his works featured this season. From his history in Holland to his choreographic style and creative process, tap through for insight into the works onstage now: https://bit.ly/3Xbb6Vz
#DidYouKnow that Symphony of Psalms features a full choir? Les Roka of @theutahreview says "the 32 singers represent the powerhouse of Utah’s historic, rich choral traditions. They were contracted and prepared by Jane Fjeldsted, the highly esteemed director of choirs at Westminster University. Fjeldsted, one of the most active and discerning choral conductors in the …
#BTS with the White Rabbit 🐰 and Company Dancer Andile Ndlovu. Follow us down the rabbit hole on a curious adventure with 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬 (𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅) this April 24-27 at Capital One Hall. #TheWashingtonBallet #TheWashingtonSchoolofBallet #ALICEinwonderland #CapitalOneHall 📹: @zuzu_nx by @soniabartolomeo for TWB
On January 11, 1940, the Ballet Theatre, now known as American Ballet Theatre, performs for the first time on stage with fantastical repertory of LES SYLPHIDES, THE GREAT AMERICAN GOOF, and VOICES OF SPRING. #ABT85 #AmericanBalletTheatre pic.x.com/nhZKOEHffC
When the ballet makes your horror movie obsession look TAME ⚡💥 FRANKENSTEIN is the cultural flex you didn't know you needed! April 26 - May 4 only, use code SFBFF for 20% off: bit.ly/4ltoG1W 📷: Joshua Jack Price & Aaron Robison in Frankenstein pic.x.com/MxcJGWK85p
Hans van Manen stager Rachel Beaujean told us "...at the end [of Grosse Fuge] it comes together as a harmony of understanding where we are in this world, that we’re all together and that we have to stick together." Onstage now. bit.ly/3WFwd2a 📷 Chris Hardy pic.x.com/sy5Bhb9Hfhpic.x.com/sy5Bhb9Hfh
On May 9 and 10, our hardworking #SFBalletSchool students will take the stage for a gala-style performance at the War Memorial Opera house for our annual Spring Festival. Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/42nsPvI 📷: © Lindsay Thomas pic.x.com/bb1eDaVLDGpic.x.com/bb1eDaVLDGpic.x.com/bb1eDaVLDG
Sir Frederick Ashton was a master at drama and intrigue. The romance, heartbreak, and raw passion are on full display in Marguerite and Armand—only through Friday! Last chance tickets: bit.ly/3B5w0Ov 📷 : Reneff-Olson Productions pic.x.com/udNAvIMMCGpic.x.com/udNAvIMMCG
We are heading to the Twin Cities! GISELLE is on stage this weekend, April 18-19 at Northrop at the University of Minnesota. 🩶 🎟️Secure your seats at bit.ly/ABT25_Tour_Gis… 📷: Gillian Murphy in GISELLE. Photo: Rosalie O'Connor. #AmericanBalletTheatre pic.x.com/GDotS7iSXI
"Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Broken Wings has returned after its smashing SFB premiere last year, and proves itself to be the kind of ballet worthy of repeated viewings." via @BroadwayWorld bit.ly/4idH6Ro
6 Likes • 2 RetweetsOn May 9 and 10, our hardworking #SFBalletSchool students take the stage for a gala-style performance at the Opera House for our annual Spring Festival. Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/42nsPvI San Francisco Ballet School Students in Spring Festival // © Lindsay Thomas pic.x.com/LWTbLsZcwnpic.x.com/LWTbLsZcwnpic.x.com/LWTbLsZcwn
"SF Ballet’s ‘Broken Love’ is complete perfection". Onstage only through Friday. via @dailycal bit.ly/3RlHcLM
3 Likes • 0 RetweetsTo understand what a performance of such caliber entails, soloist Victor Prigent (the Creature) and principal dancer Max Cauthorn (Victor Frankenstein) dialed in with @dailycal to discuss Frankenstein: bit.ly/3XWOtp1
2 Likes • 0 RetweetsAs an added bonus to the Broken Love program, Latin Grammy Award-winners Los Macorinos and solo artist Geo Meneses are performing live. Onstage now through April 18. bit.ly/3B5w0Ov pic.x.com/Rjf8yZwPZPpic.x.com/Rjf8yZwPZP
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