Double Vision

by Leigh Witchel Through much of its history, New York City Ballet has had pairs of dancers who came to … More

Familiarity

by Leigh Witchel As the new season begins at New York City Ballet, Balanchine-Robbins triple bill is a known quantity. … More

by Leigh Witchel The temperature dropped a few degrees when the alternate cast took the stage at New York City … More

by Leigh Witchel “Namouna, A Grand Divertissement” can be a bear to sit through; it’s two ballets masquerading as one. … More

by Leigh Witchel Not every Balanchine ballet was his best, and even his best don’t all look interchangeably great together. … More

by Leigh Witchel Unity Phelan may not be a first night dancer. Opening night of the Spring season at New … More

by Leigh Witchel Even a dance within living memory can get lost. On a mixed bill including works by Balanchine, … More

by Leigh Witchel When you follow, or chronicle, an artist, their middle range gives you as much information as the … More

by Leigh Witchel For the second night of New York City Ballet’s season, the company returned to an all-Balanchine triple … More

by Leigh Witchel Beyond the top two or three, it’s tough to agree on the top rank of Balanchine’s ballets. … More