George Balanchine’s “Raymonda Variations” is not a story ballet but a dazzling celebration of pure dancing. Inspired by the grand 19th-century ballet Raymonda, Balanchine took highlights from Alexander Glazunov’s radiant score and created a work of sparkling solos, a graceful pas de deux, and sweeping ensemble moments.At its 1961 New York City Ballet premiere, one reviewer wrote:“It is certainly one of those ballets that best shows precisely what ballet is about. It is nothing but dancing, but d

Misty Copeland took her final bow as an American Ballet Theatre principal dancer on Wednesday, a role she's had for the past 10 years. In June, Copeland announced her retirement from the company she's spent the last 25 years with. "It’s time for me to move to the next stage," Copeland told The Associated Press. She made history ten years ago when she became the company's first Black female principal dancer in its 75-year history and has used her platform to promote diversity in ballet. "My whole

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Domingo con Maia Makhateli en Raymonda. Dutch Nationale Ballet. Una maravilla!! Coreografía de M. Petipa con arreglos de R. Beaujean. Música de A. Glazunov. Feliz día de danza!! Fuente: mulie.plie | Ballet del Occidente