PEEK Potential – Bringing the Arts to our Children
By Diane Claytor The newspapers and national magazines have been telling the story for years: Public school funding throughout the country has been decreasing. And obviously, when there’s less money […]
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Big, Bold, Bolshoi: More Than 200 Years of Dramatic History
By Liesl Ferreira The Bolshoi Ballet, unquestionably one of the most famous dance companies in the world, is the crown jewel of the Russian arts, and the great pride of […]
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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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