Much of the world knows the story of “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Few know exactly how punishing the lead ...

Rehearsing “Swan Lake” a few weeks ago in a sweaty studio, The Associated Press spoke with ballerina Unity Phelan who is ...

Miriam Miller, newly promoted to principal at New York City Ballet, is set to make her debut in “Swan Lake.” By Gia Kourlas Elegance has a way of pouring out of Miriam Miller. Her arms open ...

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 ...

Ashley Bouder bid farewell, Mira Nadon dazzled in “Swan Lake,” Maria Tallchief was honored and Alexei Ratmansky had another winner.

I’m a tyrant,” claims ballet icon Suzanne Farrell, while coaching dancers of Boston Ballet recently at the company’s ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan on Nov. 27, 1949, preparing to take the stage in the New York City Ballet’s ...

“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.

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 ...

In that moment, Tallchief had no idea that she was about to make history, not only for the New York City Ballet, but in her journey toward becoming America’s first prima ballerina. To be a prima ...