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Like it or not, William Forsythe's ballet Artifact 2017 elicits a reaction. The full-length contemporary ballet's unorthodox theatrical and vocal elements accomplish the artistic goal of inspiring questions and creating conversation—even if the question is whether or not Artifact 2017 can be considered "ballet.
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A ballerina stretches her arms out to each side, and the dancer behind takes one in each hand. They begin to dance: her legs jet out on pointe, in line with her arms. She twists and he follows her movements attentively. They are angular, strong and vigorous. After no more
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Last week Boston Ballet announced two well-deserved mid-season promotions: Lauren Herfindahl and Addie Tapp have been promoted to second soloists with the company. In the official press release announcing the promotions, Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen said, "One of the best parts of being an artistic director is to reward
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This winter, Boston Ballet offers two unique productions to experience ballet at their South End headquarters in the performance series, BB@home. The company will transform its largest rehearsal studio into a state-of-the-art black box theater for the shows highlighting Boston Ballet II (BBII) and world-renowned choreographer, William Forsythe. Peter
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The only thing better than The Nutcracker is the laughter and awe erupting in a theater packed full of delighted children. Mikko Nissinen's production of The Nutcracker is a seamless production balancing artistic sophistication with innocent playfulness. The dancers of Boston Ballet bring Nissinen's whimsical vision
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Boston Ballet returned to the stage last week, brandishing swords and firing guns with glee. The company is currently performing Ivan Liška's Le Corsaire, a production with an adventurous pirate tale and stunning classical ballet.
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An empty chair sits next to Ivan Liška as he scribbles choreography onto paper. Staging a ballet once choreographed by the great Marius Petipa, Liška imagines the Petipa sitting right next to him, giving him a kick in the shin when the choreography veers too much from what the master
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Every ballet class, whether you're a prima ballerina or a 4-year-old in your first pink tutu, beings with pliés. A simple bend of the knee stretches the legs, demands proper posture and begins to regulate breathing. It is the key to launching and landing leaps with grace, ease