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New York City ballerina from Carlisle dances into retirement
Bouder’s career highlights include being invited to Rome to learn from ballerina Carla Fracci ... as well as New York City Ballet founder George Balanchine. Bouder’s favorite roles to play ...
At City Ballet, a Swan Is Born and a Firebird Flies Into the Sunset
Ashley Bouder bid farewell, Mira Nadon dazzled in “Swan Lake,” Maria Tallchief was honored and Alexei Ratmansky had another winner.
Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballerina’s Mount Everest
Much of the world knows the story of “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Few know exactly how punishing the lead ...
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'Swans of Harlem' book tells story of pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their 50-year sisterhood
Those who bravely did so are heralded with long-overdue recognition in "The Swans of Harlem," a new book by Karen Valby that ...
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Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: 'Swan Lake' is a ballerina's Mount Everest
The ballerina dances virtually nonstop for ... Unity Phelan rehearses for her role as Swan Queen in New York City Ballet's Swan Lake, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Julia Demaree ...
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Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballerina’s Mount Everest
“No fouettés today — save them for tonight,” directed Phelan’s coach at New York City Ballet, Kathleen Tracey ... Far fewer know just how hard the main ballerina role is to perform.