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The inaugural Unite Ballet Festival, directed by Calvin Royal III, took place at the Joyce Theater from August 13-18, 2024. Over two different programs, the festival presented several world premieres as well as beloved repertory. Photographs by Steven Pisano

Calvin Royal III and Joao Menegussi in “Touché” by Christopher Rudd

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Calvin Royal III and Chrystyn Fentroy in the pas de deux from George Balanchine's “Apollo”

Calvin Royal III and Chrystyn Fentroy in the pas de deux from George Balanchine's “Apollo”

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Tristan Brosnan, Kyra Coco, Duncan Mcilwaine, and Ingrid Thoms in “Night Pieces” by Duncan Lyle

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Aleisha Walker and Kobi Malkin (violin) in “Impatiens” by Aleisha Walker

Aleisha Walker and Kobi Malkin (violin) in “Impatiens” by Aleisha Walker

Aleisha Walker in “Impatiens” by Aleisha Walker

Aleisha Walker in “Impatiens” by Aleisha Walker

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Ingrid Thoms and Kyra Coco in “Petalwing” by Adriana Pierce

Ingrid Thoms and Kyra Coco in “Petalwing” by Adriana Pierce

Ingrid Thoms and Kyra Coco in “Petalwing” by Adriana Pierce

Ingrid Thoms and Kyra Coco in “Petalwing” by Adriana Pierce

4.

Isabella Boylston in “Rozzi Suite” by James Whiteside

Isabella Boylston in “Rozzi Suite” by James Whiteside

Herman Cornejo in “Flight” by Jae Man Too

Herman Cornejo in “Flight” by Jae Man Too

Herman Cornejo in “Flight” by Jae Man Too

Herman Cornejo in “Flight” by Jae Man Too

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Sae Eun Park and Paul Marque in “Le Parc” by Angelin Preljocaj

Sae Eun Park and Paul Marque in “Le Parc” by Angelin Preljocaj

Sae Eun Park and Paul Marque in “Le Parc” by Angelin Preljocaj

Sae Eun Park and Paul Marque in “Le Parc” by Angelin Preljocaj

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Luigi Crispino in “Turning to the Light” by Zhongjing Fang

Luigi Crispino in “Turning to the Light” by Zhongjing Fang

Luigi Crispino in “Turning to the Light” by Zhongjing Fang

Luigi Crispino in “Turning to the Light” by Zhongjing Fang

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Calvin Royal III in “Moonlight” by Royal III

Calvin Royal III in “Moonlight” by Royal III

Chloe Misseldine in “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux” by George Balanchine

Chloe Misseldine in “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux” by George Balanchine

Steven Pisano


NYC/Brooklyn based photographer of dance, theater, opera, music, and sports.

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