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Who is the Real Harlequin? From Street Theatre to Picasso to the Nutcracker
The Trickster in the Wings: Harlequin from Commedia dell'Arte to the Ballet Stage You know the costume—those diamond-patterned patches, the mask, the nimble silhouette. You may have seen him dart across a ballet stage. But the figure you're looking at is considerably...
Who is the Real Harlequin? From Street Theatre to Picasso to the Nutcracker
The Trickster in the Wings: Harlequin from Commedia dell'Arte to the Ballet Stage You know the costume—those diamond-patterned patches, the mask, the nimble silhouette. You may have seen him dart across a ballet stage. But the figure you're looking at is considerably...
Celebrate International Tutu Day
Celebrate International Tutu Day with the stunning costumes of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Discover the artistry behind Arthur Oliver’s breathtaking tutu designs, from the whimsical Kissy Doll to the ethereal Snowflakes and the dazzling Grand Pas de Deux. Learn about classical and romantic tutus and experience the magic of ballet’s most iconic costume.
Olympian Level Ballet Dancers & Ballet Technique Through Time
Ballet technique today is almost unrecognizable from its early forms as it has evolved dramatically in terms of both style and technique. The technical demands placed on dancers today are a result of centuries of innovation, experimentation, and cultural exchange....
Beyond Geopolitics: How Ballet Dancers Shape a Global Artistic Dialogue
Throughout the 20th century, and into present times, ballet has often been used as a tool of cultural diplomacy. Dance artists and particularly ballet dancers, consciously or unconsciously function as cultural envoys. As ballet, like music, is a universal tongue—an...
A Composer, a Conqueror and a Cubist Walked Into The Ballet
What do names like Napoleon, Picasso, Tchaikovsky all have in common? They were deeply influential in ballet’s development. Let’s take a look. Ballet, a refined and storied art form, is an intricate web of history, music, art, and politics. To truly understand its...