Aug 31 Tuesday’s Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, the White House announces the launch of a new dance performance series. Continue reading
Jul 29 A birthday present to the world: A new dance by Paul Taylor By artsdesk Effervescent and surreal, the Phantasmagoria is like a window into a dream. Continue reading
Jun 25 Conversation: The State of Ballet in America, Part 2 By Tom LeGro Ballet in America was once dominated by a few major companies and concentrated in New York and a handful of other cities. But today there are more than 65 professional, million-dollar-budget ballet companies all around the country. Continue reading
Jun 24 Conversation: The State of Ballet in America, Part 1 By Tom LeGro Ballet in America was once dominated by a few major companies and concentrated in New York and a handful of other cities. But today there are more than 65 professional, million-dollar-budget ballet companies all around the country. Continue reading
Jun 16 Wednesday on the NewsHour: Maurice Hines Makes Return to ‘Sophisticated Ladies’ By Tom LeGro Performer and choreographer Maurice Hines had mostly retired his dancing shoes, until an opportunity came knocking at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage. Continue reading
Jun 08 Conversation: Spoleto Festival USA Making 34th Appearance in Charleston By Tom LeGro For 17 days and nights every spring in Charleston, South Carolina, theaters, churches and outdoor spaces are home to opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music. Continue reading