The Prolific George Balanchine
By Diane Claytor To say that choreographer George Balanchine was prolific could be a gross understatement. The man U.S. News & World Report referred to as “the greatest choreographer of […]
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Going En Pointe: An Interview With Diablo Ballet Dancer Jennifer Friel Dille
By Liesl Ferreira Just an image of pointe shoes evokes the elegance and grace of ballet. A dancer’s first pair is a rite of passage, from little girl to serious […]
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Hail to the Chief – The Journey of Maria Tallchief
By Diane Claytor “When you sleep, sleep like a ballerina. Even on the street waiting for a bus, stand like a ballerina.” These words were spoken by instructor Bronislava Nijinska […]
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The Enduring Allure of Swan Lake
By Liesl Ferreira It’s been said that Swan Lake is a must see for any balletomane, but I’ll venture to say it’s a must see for newcomers to dance as […]
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Over the past few months, many of our friends from Twitter, Facebook, and this blog have been in touch with us about how they can get those cool, snazzy Diablo […]
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