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Ballet
How the "Great Reassessment" brought this Dallas dancer to confront the gender gap in dance
Feb 18, 2022
Even though there are more female dancers than there are male, men dominate leadership positions.
Ballet's biggest production changes how it depicts Asians
Dec 10, 2021
An increase in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic have strengthened calls to change "The Nutcracker."
Performing arts innovate in desperate times
by
Lukas Southard
and Nova Safo
Jul 2, 2020
The show must go on — somehow — for theater and other live productions in order for their companies to survive financially.
How "The Nutcracker" became a holiday classic
by
Tony Wagner
Dec 13, 2019
Tchaikovsky's ballet is a holiday institution and a big cash cow for dance companies. But it wasn't always that way.
Will allegations of sexual harassment, abuse affect fundraising for NYC cultural groups?
by
Janet Babin
Oct 12, 2018
Allegations of misconduct coincide with new fall season for some groups.
The Bolshoi Theater: Promoting Russia's brand
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Adhiti Bandlamudi
Oct 27, 2016
The Bolshoi Theater has managed to stay vibrant and active through the Russian nation's colorful history.
For public good, not for profit.
Ballerina Misty Copeland counts herself lucky
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 30, 2015
From the archives: Our conversation with the history-making dancer.
The ballet behind the Bolshoi acid attack
by
Adriene Hill
Mar 7, 2013
The movie "Black Swan" and the scary Bolshoi acid attack share a commonality: "Swan Lake." That specific ballet can be the pinnacle of a ballerina’s career -- and a huge earner for ballet companies.
In ballet, dreams are expensive
May 11, 2012
The new documentary "First Position" opens across the U.S. this weekend. The film focuses on several young dancers competing and trying to make it in a difficult and expensive field.