by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet paired up two of its gems, but set several new stones in them. … More
Tag: Unity Phelan
Everything is Connected
by Leigh Witchel There is no ballet that does not remind me of another ballet. This is not a bad … More
Awakening
by Leigh Witchel The most awaited event of New York City Ballet’s season was likely Alexei Ratmansky’s first new ballet … More
Weak Tea
by Leigh Witchel Was New York City Ballet experiencing Balanchine fatigue by the fifth of the all-Balanchine programs? Each of … More
Creating a Character
by Leigh Witchel The third All-Balanchine program at New York City Ballet featured dances with some of the most on-brand … More
Diamond Jubilee
by Leigh Witchel After the opening night fireworks to celebrate New York City Ballet’s 75th anniversary season, the company settled … More
More of a Beauty than She Thought
by Leigh Witchel Every ballerina has to get through her first Rose Adagio. Unity Phelan made it through hers, and … More
New Combinations
by Leigh Witchel Unity Phelan may not be a first night dancer. Opening night of the Spring season at New … More
When The Time Comes
by Leigh Witchel The season at New York City Ballet was getting in gear with its second repertory program, and … More
Two by Balanchine, Two by Robbins, All by Stravinsky
by Leigh Witchel The All Stravinsky program at New York City Ballet was a varied mix: two Balanchine works, two … More