David Alvarez on 'Billy Elliot,' the Army, and 'On the Town' by Gia Kourlas

Mr. Alvarez, who won a Tony for "Billy Elliot," said ballet prepared him for basic training.

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Two Ailey Dancers to Leave for New Roles in St. Louis by Gia Kourlas

The Alvin Ailey dancers Antonio Douthit-Boyd and Kirven Douthit-Boyd will become co-artistic directors of the Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis, where Antonio trained.

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Jack Ferver Takes Inspiration From Fred Herko by Gia Kourlas

In "Night Light Bright Light," the dancer and choreographer Jack Ferver draws inspiration from the dancer and choreographer Fred Herko.

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Dance Review: Bebe Miller Introduces Two Choreographers in Gibney Series by Gia Kourlas

Two choreographers and their work take the spotlight in the final installment of the DoublePlus series.

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'The Rite of Spring,' Basil Twist's Spin on Stravinsky by Gia Kourlas

Basil Twist uses silk, smoke and other materials in his work "The Rite of Spring," part of the White Light Festival.

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Sign of a New Spring in Rockettes' Steps by Gia Kourlas

Radio City Music Hall's resident dance company is using its first spring show since 1997 to try a new range of movements beyond its traditional kick lines.    

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Dresden Ballet Dancer Wins Lead Role in New Starz Series by Gia Kourlas

Sarah Hay, an American member of the Semperoper Ballet in Dresden, Germany, has won the lead role in the upcoming Starz series, "Flesh and Bone."

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Alessandra Ferri Returns to the Stage in 'Chéri' by Gia Kourlas

Six years after retiring, the ballerina Alessandra Ferri is back onstage dancing in Martha Clarke's production of "Chéri."    

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Radio City Plans a Spring Spectacular, 'Heart & Lights' by Gia Kourlas

A section of "Heart & Lights," the Rockettes' first spring production at Radio City Music Hall since 1997, will be unveiled on Wednesday on "America's Got Talent."    

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Dance Review: Big Dance Theater in 'Supernatural Wife' - Review by Gia Kourlas

"Supernatural Wife," a production by Paul Lazar and Annie-B Parson's Big Dance Theater, explores Euripides' play "Alcestis."

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'Sleep No More' Is Theater Embedded With Dancers by Gia Kourlas

Maxine Doyle, the choreographer and co-director of this production, calls it "a theater show with a dance company in the middle."

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Hanging Out With Bangin Sid by Gia Kourlas

Recalling a City Ballet party with some interesting entertainment.

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