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'French Ballerina Violette Verdy Gave Her Last Graceful Exit at 82, Died February 8

Multiple award-winning ballerina Violette Verdy was pronounced dead at 82 on February 8 in Bloomingdale, Indiana. The cause of death has not been released as yet. The whole dance community mourns for the loss of one of the most treasured and renowned artists the world has witnessed.
By eufemia abadiano

  • 'Moscow Festival Ballet Brings ‘Romeo & Juliet’ to Brooklyn Center

    Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2015-16 season with Moscow Festival Ballet's double bill of one-act ballets on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8pm. The program begins with a restaging of Shakespeare's tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet,' set to the music of Tchaikovsky and choreographed by legendary Bolshoi principle dancer Elena Radchenko. This will be followed by Alberto Alonso's fiery 'Carmen,' inspired by Bizet's sensuous and spirited opera.
    By Shane Jordan

  • 'New York City Ballet’s SAB 2016 Winter Ball Announced

    New York City Ballet's official training academy, The School of American Ballet (SAB), announces their annual 2016 Winter Ball at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater for Monday, March 14, 2016, sponsored by legendary French jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels. This glamorous annual dinner dance, presented each winter for the past 12 years, is attended by 500 patrons -- including the School's board members and alumni as well as leaders from the New York corporate and social communities.
    By Shane Jordan
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