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Date of Death: April 30, 1983 (79)

Birth Place: RUSSIA

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ODC/Dance Reveals Program for its Summer Sampler Taking Place in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024


ODC/Dance has revealed the program for its annual SUMMER SAMPLER. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Washington Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring THE NUTCRACKER & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


The Washington Ballet has unveiled their 2024-25 Season including two pre-season events. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Philadelphia Ballet Will Perform THE DREAM and PRODIGAL SON To Close Out 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


​​​​​​​Philadelphia Ballet will conclude its 2023/2024 subscription season at the Academy of Music with the upcoming presentation of The Dream, the whimsical, romantic ballet inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Nashville Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024


Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 Season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Season ticket packages are now available.

Queer The Ballet In Partnership Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


Experience the world premiere of DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE by Queer the Ballet at Baruch Performing Arts Center. This new ballet, inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich, runs from June 21 to 23, 2024.

Queer The Ballet Will Present DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Queer the Ballet presents the world premiere of Dream of a Common Language. Dream of a Common Language is a new evening-length ballet inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich's 1978 poetry collection by the same name.

New York City Ballet's Sara Mearns Will Perform in JEWELS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


 Sara Mearns, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, will appear as a Principal Guest Artist in George Balanchine’s Jewels, onstage June 15 – 22.  

Claire Kretzschmar Appointed Artistic Director of Ballet Hartford
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Ballet Hartford has announced that Claire Kretzschmar will be joining the company as Artistic Director in August 2024! Leyna Doran, who has directed the company since 2019, will be stepping into the role of Executive Director at Ballet Hartford.

Boston Ballet School Presents NEXT GENERATION A Performance Showcasing Young Dancers
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Experience the future of ballet as Boston Ballet School will present NEXT GENERATION, a one-night-only showcase of their most promising students.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Joffrey Concert Group & Limon2 Perform At ICONS DANCE FESTIVAL This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


The Joffrey Concert Group has announced the 'Icons Dance Festival,' which this year welcomes guest company  Limón 2.

Leading Ballet Stars Come Together For Debut Of World Ballet Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Join the world's top ballet stars as they come together for the inaugural World Ballet Festival.

New York City Ballet 2024 Spring Season To Include Works From Balanchine And More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary celebration will continue with the 2024 Spring Season which will open on Tuesday, April 23 and conclude with a week-long run, May 28 through June 2, of Balanchine's full-length production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Boston Ballet Announces 2024�"2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Discover the 2024-2025 season of the Boston Ballet, featuring premieres of Crystal Pite's The Seasons' Canon and Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette.

Petition Launched to Rename Broadway Theatre for Chita Rivera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


A petition has been launched to rename a Broadway theatre for the late stage icon Chita Rivera. Learn more bout the petition!

MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024


MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Trailer For NYC Ballet's 2024 Spring Performance THE FUTURE
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024


Get a first look at NYC Ballet's spate of contemporary works, including two world premieres, anchored by repertory hallmarks at the vanguard of their eras. 

Justin Peck's ILLINOISE Will Transfer to Broadway This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.

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