by Dance Magazine | Jan 15, 2019 | News
Something’s coming, I don’t know whenBut it’s soon…maybe tonight?Those iconic lyrics have basically been our #mood ever since we first heard a remake of the West Side Story film, directed by Steven Spielberg and choreographed by Justin Peck,...
by Haley Hilton | Feb 22, 2018 | News
Is anybody else confused about why dance isn’t an Olympic sport, yet??? I mean, honestly. Dancers train like Olympians every day! They can stun you with their technical prowess, wow you with their uncanny athletic ability AND make you cry all at the same time....
by Rachel Rizzuto | Jan 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ballet choreographer wunderkind Justin Peck dropped a trailer last week for his new ballet, The Times Are Racing, and I can’t stop watching it. That’s partly because it takes place in a subway station—which fascinates me endlessly as a New Yorker (Look! I...
by Rachel Caldwell | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
In our September issue’s History: Lesson Plan, we learn about Bessie Schönberg, a celebrated composition teacher at Sarah Lawrence College for nearly 40 years, known for championing her students’ individuality. A revered mentor, she helped shape the creative work of...
by Andrea Marks | Mar 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
A screen capture from Heatscape Vogue recently spotlighted this film, which previews Justin Peck’s new work, Heatscape, to be premiered by Miami City Ballet at end of the month. In the video, dancers—casual in jeans and Keds—explore the city’s...
by Andrea Marks | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
We dancers are lucky the rest of the population has become so interested in our craft. It means there are more outlets for films like Ballet 422, which will be featured in the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival (April 16–April 27). Originally backed through crowd-funding site...