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Displaying all articles tagged:
Ballet
book excerpt
Dec. 2, 2020
Can My Dog Learn to Dance?
I decided to transfer my vague interest in ballet onto Peter.
By
Kelly Conaboy
fashion history
Feb. 11, 2020
How Ballet Transformed Couture
The Museum at FIT’s new exhibit, “Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse” explores the link between dancers and modern style.
By
Katie Berohn
art and soul
Jan. 31, 2020
Portraits of Backstage Stars of the New York City Ballet
A new exhibition by Lauren Redniss spotlights behind-the-scenes talent.
By
Jennimai Nguyen
culture
Dec. 17, 2019
Russian Ballet Refuses to Stop Using Blackface
Even after Misty Copeland criticized the practice.
By
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
Sept. 26, 2019
How New York City Ballet’s Lauren Lovette Gets It Done
From rehearsals to performances and everything in between.
By
Brittany Stephanis
keeping up with the royals
Aug. 26, 2019
Leave This Tiny Dancer Alone!
Good Morning America
co-host Lara Spencer has apologized after mocking Prince George for taking ballet.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
portfolio
May 30, 2019
Never Forget That Ballet Is a Sport
In dreamlike photos, Olivia Bee captures the athleticism of the American Ballet Theater.
By
Sarah Spellings
keeping up with the royals
Apr. 3, 2019
The Lord of the Dance Makes Rare Appearance
Prince Harry joined in on a children’s ballet class.
By
Lisa Ryan
sexual abuse
Sept. 5, 2018
Ex-Ballet Dancer Discussed Abusing Ballerinas Like ‘Sluts,’ Lawsuit Says
Chase Finlay allegedly participated in a conversation about treating New York City Ballet dancers “like farm animals.”
By
Amanda Arnold
let’s makeup
July 18, 2018
Revlon’s New Mascara Has Its Own Music Video and Everything
It isn’t an “In My Feelings” challenge, promise.
By
Erica Smith
new again
Apr. 5, 2018
Watch the Met Give This Famous Ballerina’s Tutu a Makeover
Degas’s dancer received a new tutu.
By
Emilia Petrarca
gallery
Aug. 24, 2017
Backstage With the Royal Swedish Ballet
Photographer Björn Abelin offers an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest dance companies in a new exhibit.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
video
June 26, 2017
Watch a Ballerina Dance in FEIT’s Cool New Flats
Choreographer Benjamin Millepied cast former NYCB dancer Janie Taylor for a video collab.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
June 5, 2017
Blue Ivy Freaking Nailed It at Her Ballet Recital
She is Beyoncé’s daughter.
By
Allie Jones
wellness theories
May 26, 2017
Wendy Whelan on Finding Joy After Injury and Trying Yoga for the First Time
“I’m not an advanced yoga person by any means, but I’ve been doing it regularly for the past six months.”
By
Ashley Weatherford
gallery
Mar. 23, 2017
Couture Designers Made the Costumes for This New Dance Performance
Alaïa, Gaultier, and others created the looks for Blanca Li’s latest production.
By
Natasha Nyanin
Dec. 29, 2016
Natalie Portman’s Husband Benjamin Millepied on Racism in the Paris Opera Ballet
“I heard someone say a black girl in a ballet is a distraction.”
By
Lisa Ryan
Nov. 2, 2016
This Ballet Video Was Staged in a New York Penthouse
Featuring American Ballet Theatre dancers.
By
Catie L'Heureux
niche drama
Oct. 27, 2016
Kendall Jenner Doesn’t Understand Why Ballerinas Are So Mad at Her
“My drama is ballerinas being upset at me!”
By
Lisa Ryan
men getting dressed
Oct. 26, 2016
Meet the Ex-Sneakerhead in the American Ballet Theater
Jeffrey Cirio dresses like no one else in ballet.
By
Rebecca Milzoff
gallery
Sept. 29, 2016
Misty Copeland Did Her Own Makeup for This Ballet Book
She danced for photographer Gregg Delman’s new book.
By
Catie L'Heureux
gallery
Sept. 22, 2016
Fashion Designers Dressed Ballerinas for the NYCB Gala
Featuring Rosie Assoulin, Dries Van Noten, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu.
By
Bennett Marcus
niche drama
Sept. 20, 2016
Dance Moms
Star Criticizes Kendall Jenner and Mom, Kris, for Ballet Video
Abby Lee Miller doesn’t hold back.
By
Theresa Avila
niche drama
Sept. 19, 2016
Kendall Jenner Just Accidentally Started Some Ballet-World Drama
Vogue España
dressed the model up as a ballerina, even though she clearly sucks at ballet.
By
Claire Landsbaum
gallery
Sept. 7, 2016
See an Artist’s Cinematic Take on a Paris Ballet
Alex Prager: La Grande Sortie
opens tonight.
By
Catie L'Heureux
swellness
July 25, 2016
Misty Copeland on Protein and Unconventional Meditation
“The ballerina body is constantly evolving.”
By
Ashley Weatherford
swellness
July 22, 2016
3 Ballerinas Tell the Truth About Dance Wellness
What happens when a ballerina gains 40 pounds?
By
Rebecca Milzoff
wellness theories
June 23, 2016
Ballerina Isabella Boylston on Putting Pressure on Herself and Dining Solo
“We all love what we do and take it really seriously. You judge yourself pretty harshly.”
By
Isabella Boylston
as told to
Kathleen Hou
gallery
Apr. 26, 2016
New York City Ballet Dancers, Captured Offstage
Shot by Peter Lindbergh in stables, barns, and an oversize garage.
By
Rebecca Milzoff
glass ceilings
June 30, 2015
Overachieving Ballerina Gets Overdue Promotion
After 15 years with the American Ballet Theater, Misty Copeland is the first African-American principal dancer in an elite company.
By
Susan Rinkunas
lifetime original movie
Aug. 15, 2014
Misty Copeland Gets the Lifetime Movie Treatment
We’re calling it: The best dance movie since
Center Stage.
By
Allison P. Davis
always shopping
July 1, 2014
DANNIJO Designed a Jewelry Collection Inspired by the Boxing Ring
DANNIJO’s #Boxerina collection draws on the worlds of ballet and boxing.
By
Arielle Cabreja
impromptu song and dance
Dec. 12, 2013
See: Flash Mob Ballet at Van Cleef & Arpels
Benjamin Millepied’s dance troupe performs for Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese.
By
Rebecca Milzoff
holidaze
Dec. 7, 2013
The Cut’s Advent Calendar: 18 Days to Go!
It’s not the holidays without
The Nutcracker
!
By
Diana Tsui
first looks
Sept. 16, 2013
Enjoy This Video of a Graceful Shirtless Man
Courtesy of
Garage
magazine and the British Fashion Council.
By
Charlotte Cowles
fashion meets tech
Sept. 15, 2013
Iris Van Herpen Explains Her Plastic Costumes for the New York City Ballet
In the past couple of years, fashion designers from Prabal Gurung to Valentino have created costumes for the ballet’s galas. But none quite approach the sheer surrealness of this Dutch couturier.
By
Rebecca Milzoff
first looks
May 20, 2013
First Look: A Sale for Chic NYC Ballet Costumes
This includes: tutus, ballet shoes, special costumes, and more.
By
Julie Ma
look of the day
May 14, 2013
Uma Thurman Glowed in White
She looked elegant even in flat sandals.
By
Julie Ma
pret-a-ballet
May 9, 2013
Altuzarra’s Ballet Costumes Debuted Last Night
They’re no skunk mittens, but they’re very nice.
By
Emma Barker
givenchy
May 3, 2013
Riccardo Tisci Designed Skirted Birthday Suits for the Ballet
They’re kind of like your third-grade skeleton costume.
By
Emma Barker
male gaze
Mar. 28, 2013
Male Gaze: David Hallberg’s Impeccable Posture
Ballet: They say it does wonders for the core muscles.
By
Charlotte Cowles
as seen on tv
Feb. 27, 2013
Addicted to Netflix: Teen-Soap-Opera Binge As Psychosis
I discussed
Dance Academy
with my therapist.
By
Elissa Bassist
carine!
Feb. 8, 2013
Exclusive First Look: Carine Roitfeld’s Ballet-Themed
CR
Issue
“Because ballet is an art form that breaks the body and the soul.”
By
Charlotte Cowles
celebrotica
Jan. 28, 2013
Natalie Portman Moves to Paris,
Black Swan
–ified
Our resident romance novelist rewrites the tabloids.
By
Amelia Casey
male gaze
Jan. 24, 2013
Male Gaze: Ben Millepied’s Glorious Scruff
Let’s fully appreciate his looks (and moves) before he dances away to Paris.
By
Julie Ma
portfolio
Nov. 25, 2012
Portfolio: Behind the Curtain at the New York City Ballet
Photographer Henry Leutwyler spent last winter as the most observant ghost in the rehearsal studios.
By
Rebecca Milzoff
red swan
Sept. 21, 2012
Backstage With the New York City Ballet Dancers
A dress rehearsal from start to finish in those Valentino costumes.
By
Rachel Papo
carine!
Aug. 16, 2012
Carine Roitfeld Can Tell You All About the Butt-Lifting Benefits of Ballet
She knows firsthand.
By
Hilary Moss
collaboration station
Apr. 4, 2012
See a Gareth Pugh–Designed Ballet Costume
It’s certainly unconventional.
By
Alex Rees
happy feet
June 22, 2009
Ballet Critics Treat Karl Lagerfeld’s Tutus With British Levels of Scorn
The Chanel designer’s tutus for the English National Ballet get mixed reviews.
By
Gabriel Bell
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