Cory Stearns dances the title role, and he says, "This ballet is a dancer’s ballet."
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PMHer virtuosic dance technique, natural charisma and compelling acting perfectly suited Mr. Limón’s flowing movement style and abstract narrative works.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:29PMShe overcame childhood polio to become a dancer with American Ballet Theater, then taught contemporary dancers and members of Pina Bausch’s acclaimed company.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:12PMThe company's training program, called "the pipeline," readies aspiring dancers for the world stage.
SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PMIn a postmodern era dominated by minimalism and conceptual themes, her work focused on emotion and storytelling.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:31PMShe danced with Nureyev and dazzled audiences during her 18 years with American Ballet Theater. She later went on to a five-decade career as an admired teacher.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:03PMA principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem, she was an international star, a memorable Firebird and an inspiration for dancers of color.
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