After almost 4 decades, the San Francisco Ballet has a new director
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Tamara Rojo, the new artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet, about her vision for the role.
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Choreographer Justin Peck helped to reimagine 'West Side Story' for the 21st century
Six decades after the film "West Side Story" premiered, the legendary musical has been reimagined. Choreographer Justin Peck updated the dances of the original story.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings 2 dances made for the web to the stage
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater shifted to streaming presentations online during pandemic. Now, two dances conceived for the web are included in the company's return to in-person performance.
Neither the pandemic nor age can keep choreographer Twyla Tharp from her work
Twyla Moves, a documentary by PBS American Masters, tells the story of the legendary choreographer, who got her start performing on subway platforms in the 1960s. Originally broadcast April 8, 2021.
Here are the White House's picks to lead the National Arts and Humanities Endowments
The White House has announced its nominees for the next Chairs of the National Arts and Humanities Endowments. If confirmed, the NEH pick would become the first Native American to become chair.
Dancer Calvin Royal III Takes Center Stage At ABT — And Beyond
Royal is only the third Black dancer to be promoted to principal at the American Ballet Theatre — which is even more impressive when you know he didn't begin training in ballet until he was 14.
Rising From The Ashes, Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Back Dancers, Audiences
Jacob's Pillow had a particularly tough 2020, closed by pandemic and struck by a fire that consumed one of its theaters. This summer the dance center rises from the ashes, literally and figuratively.
How A Bunch Of Boys Changed Ballet Forever
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with director Chana Gazit and dancer Peter Anastos about the new film Ballerina Boys, which details the history of an all-male ballerina troupe founded in the '70s.
Choreographer Anna Halprin, Who Redefined Dance As A Tool For Healing, Dies At 100
The groundbreaking California-based dancer and choreographer made high art, but also created works that were solidly for the community. She died at age 100.
Remembering NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Jacques D'Amboise
D'Amboise, who died May 2, began dancing at 7 and joined the New York City Ballet at 15. He later founded the National Dance Institute, which teaches dance to children. Originally broadcast in 1989.