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Myths and Rizz
REVIEWS | Cecilia Whalen

Myths and Rizz

The Pioneers Go East Collective's Out Front! Festival highlights “radical queer art + dance,” making it a perfect resident festival for the historic Judson Memorial Church. At Judson—the art, social justice, and spiritual venue where Judson Dance Theater and numerous other artists got their start—“radical queer” artists and thinkers are not only celebrated but canonized: stained glass portraits of James Baldwin, bell hooks, Bayard Rustin, and others don the church's walls, each one labeled “saint.”

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Life, Death, Little Deaths, and a New Year Too
FIELD NOTES | Candice Thompson

Life, Death, Little Deaths, and a New Year Too

Dominica Greene makes snow angels in a small pool of light. As the audience chatter at Danspace Project quiets down, she revs to life. Rocking and talking about a rickety fan found in her grandparents’ house in Guyana, her shakes and shudders illustrate the pleasure her body derives from the appliance’s particular rhythm.

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Guys by Dolls
FEATURES | Mindy Aloff

Guys by Dolls

When Alban Lendorf was four, he became attentive to the piano. When his lessons advanced to the learning of a Chopin waltz, his piano teacher suggested he take dance classes to help open up the music.

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Multifaceted Marie

Multifaceted Marie

Marie Antoinette is not an entirely sympathetic character. Her penchant for luxury and extravagance—and the degree to which she was out of touch with the lives of the majority— made...

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Vienna State Ballet: Thierry Malandain’s “Marie Antoinette” 

Place

Volksoper Wien, Vienna, Austria, December 22, 2025

Words

Sophie Bress

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Cosmic Echo
REVIEWS | Faye Arthurs

Cosmic Echo

“Birth + Carnage” is a fantastic title. The premise behind this show, which premiered at LaMama Experimental Theater Club at the end of December, was exciting too.

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A Spectacular Ride
REVIEWS | Sara Veale

A Spectacular Ride

In 2017, David Bintley—Birmingham Royal Ballet’s then-director—adapted Sir Peter Wright’s much-loved 1990 production of “The Nutcracker” for London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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Serata Forsythe

Serata Forsythe

This program of three works by William Forsythe set to the music of James Blake has special meaning for La Scala Ballet.

Performance

La Scala Ballet: “Serata William Forsythe”

Place

Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy, November 29, 2025

Words

Eva S. Chou

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Dance Odyssey
INTERVIEWS | Victoria Looseleaf

Dance Odyssey

Ushering in the ninth season of Dance at the Odyssey, which takes place January 8–February 16 at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and features a number of cutting-edge choreographers and world premieres, curator, producer and festival co-founder Barbara Müller-Wittmann adores her job.

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Sweet Treats
REVIEWS | Kris Kosaka

Sweet Treats

Will Tuckett’s new production of the  “The Nutcracker” for the National Ballet of Japan serves up a holiday feast for the senses. Sweetly invigorating, it’s also a warm toddy for the soul. From start to finish, Tuckett’s “The Nutcracker” is truly a dream.

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Christmas Baddies
REVIEWS | Faye Arthurs

Christmas Baddies

Between New York City Ballet’s “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®” and “The Magic Flute” at the Metropolitan Opera, it’s hard to compete with the Upper West Side’s holiday kid offerings.

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Strong Foundations

Strong Foundations

The Sun King not only invented ballet in its modern form but in 1713 also founded the oldest ballet academy in the world.

Performance

Démonstrations de l’École de danse de l’Opéra de Paris

Place

Palais Garnier, Paris, France, December 5 and 14, 2025

Words

Elsa Giovanna Simonetti

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Talent Time
REVIEWS | Rachel Howard

Talent Time

It’s “Nutcracker” season at San Francisco Ballet—36 performances packed into three weeks—which means that the company is currently serving two distinct audiences.

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‘Tis the Seasons
FEATURES | Merilyn Jackson

‘Tis the Seasons

Last week I caught up with choreographer Pam Tanowitz and Opera Philadelphia’s current general director and president, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to talk about “The Seasons,” the company’s latest production premiering at the Kimmel Center’s 600-plus seat Perelman Theater on December 19.

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Icons of Paris
REVIEWS | Elsa Giovanna Simonetti

Icons of Paris

If Notre-Dame remains one of the enduring symbols of Paris, standing at the city’s heart in all its beauty, much of the credit belongs to Victor Hugo.

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Reach for the Stars

Reach for the Stars

When dancer and choreographer Marla Phelan was a kid, she wanted to be an astronaut. “I always loved science and astronomy,” Phelan said.

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