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• Suzanne Farrell Brings Back Those Dancing Molecules

  05-10-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  In “Pithoprakta,” a rarely seen Balanchine work set to an extraterrestrial score, New York City Ballet dancers enter a new realm: “It was like nothing we had ever done before.”
  
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• New York City Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker,’ Now in Virtual Reality

  06-11-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  On a domed screen in Detroit, New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” began a new, immersive chapter.
  
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• At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Visitors Enjoy the Music

  30-10-2026 10:00 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  The program “Met Live Arts” aims to create immersive experiences with notable performers in surprising museum locations.
  
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• The Women of Chopova Lowena on Alexander Skarsgard’s Skirt

  24-10-2026 16:49 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  The women of Chopova Lowena embrace fun and “silliness” when designing pieces like their plaid carabiner skirts.
  
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• They Made the Skirt of the Week

  23-10-2026 19:17 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  The design duo behind Chopova Lowena on Alexander Skarsgard’s red carpet look.
  
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• NYC Ballet Fall Highlights: A Balanchine Revival, Adrian Danchig-Waring’s Farewell and More

  21-10-2026 17:00 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  New York City Ballet’s fall highlights included the return of “Pithoprakta,” the magic of Mira Nadon and the farewell performance of Adrian Danchig-Waring.
  
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• Inside the NYC Ballet’s Rare Revival of Balanchine’s ‘Pithoprakta’

  17-10-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  In “Pithoprakta,” a rarely seen work by George Balanchine at City Ballet, Suzanne Farrell brings a tense and eerie dance back to life. It’s a laboratory for new movement.
  
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• Adrian Danchig-Waring Bids Farewell to City Ballet After Remarkable Recovery

  12-10-2026 11:00 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  Adrian Danchig-Waring wasn’t sure he would walk again after a harrowing illness, but he returned to dance, better than ever. Now the City Ballet principal bids farewell.
  
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• New York City Ballet’s Gala: Stevie Nicks, Fashion and Dance. What Could Go Wrong?

  02-10-2026 17:20 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  New York City Ballet hosted its annual fashion gala, this season pairing three choreographers with designers. The faux pas really added up.
  
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• At New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala, Sarah Jessica Parker and Steve Nicks Bring the Fairy Dust

  02-10-2026 15:00 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  There were cascading ribbons, a flower crown and a “Landslide”-inspired performance at the New York City Ballet’s annual fall fashion gala.
  
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• Jennifer Archibald Is Bringing Fresh Moves to New York City Ballet

  30-09-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  Jennifer Archibald creates ballets for the generations who grew up on hip-hop and electronic dance music. She makes her New York City Ballet debut at the fashion gala.
  
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• Tiler Peck Takes on a New Role at City Ballet: Choreographic Associate

  25-09-2026 17:00 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  The position was created for the principal dancer, who is the first woman at New York City Ballet to hold a choreographic title.
  
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• Alexei Ratmansky Stages a Ballet in Kyiv, Between Trips to the Bomb Shelter

  14-09-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  The choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and his wife, Tatiana, returned to the national ballet company at a bleak moment, bringing the gift of a difficult, sparkling work.
  
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• Sinead O’Connor and Oscar Wilde Ballets and More Dance This Fall

  08-09-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  Also this season, the return of Balanchine’s “Pithoprakta” at New York City Ballet, a choreographer guides audiences on a nature hike, and reflections on this American moment.
  
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• 36 Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. in September

  01-09-2026 11:02 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  Fall brings Balanchine’s “Jewels,” as well as a chance to relive a roller-skating heyday, revel in Caribbean joy, and see Ed Sheeran and Chelsea Handler.
  
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• As New York City Ballet’s Shoe Colorist, Tim Foster Brings a Niche and Needed Craft

  27-07-2026 11:04 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  Tim Foster is a shoe colorist for New York City Ballet, an unexpected but, thanks to a new documentary, no longer unsung hero who practices a delicate, painstaking art.
  
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• At City Ballet, Spring Fever Hit, With Ups and Some Dispiriting Downs

  09-06-2026 11:01 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  New York City Ballet ended its season on a positive note with “Coppélia,” but the repertory tipped too heavily into unimportant ballets.
  
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• Kiyon Ross Wants Dancers at the School of American Ballet on the Edge of Danger

  04-06-2026 11:00 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  With “Proof of Life,” Kiyon Ross wants to make his alma mater, the School of American Ballet, proud — and the dancers feel special. That’s what he would have wanted.
  
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• LINES Ballet Summer Program 2026

  02-06-2026 21:41 via LINESConnected
  
  We are so excited announce the return of the LINES Ballet Summer Program, this year welcoming 234 dancers from across the United States, Canada, and Sweden for a 3-tiered program offering an intensive season of artistic exploration, technical training, and creative discovery in San Francisco from June 8–August 1, 2026.Guided by the groundbreaking vision of LINES Ballet Artistic Director and Co-Founder Alonzo King, one of the most influential and critically acclaimed pioneers of contemporar
  
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• Celebrating the 2025–26 Season at LINES Ballet

  01-06-2026 22:05 via LINESConnected
  
  A special message from Associate Artistic Director & Dancer, Adji Cissoko
  Dear LINES family,As we begin the last month of our fiscal year at Alonzo King LINES Ballet, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the community that allows us to carry our work forward. Moving into my new role as Associate Artistic Director while continuing to perform with the company has been such an honor, and also an eye-opening experience.Over the past few months, I’ve&n
  
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• Tiler Peck’s New Ballet Expands the Idea of What Female and Male Dancers Can Be

  27-05-2026 11:02 via NYT > New York City Ballet
  The idea of sisterhood and brotherhood flows through “Symphonie Espagnole,” Peck’s new work for New York City Ballet. We dissect two sections.
  
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• Albums Of The Week: Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang | The Endless Dance - Tinnitist

  22-05-2026 06:23 via news.google.com
  Albums Of The Week: Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang | The Endless Dance  Tinnitist
  
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• Figure skating: Uno returns, targets Olympics in ice dance with Honda - Japan Wire by Kyodo News

  22-05-2026 05:36 via news.google.com
  Figure skating: Uno returns, targets Olympics in ice dance with Honda  Japan Wire by Kyodo News
  
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• 2026 Closing Dance Party - WFMZ.com

  22-05-2026 04:11 via news.google.com
  2026 Closing Dance Party  WFMZ.com
  
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• Golden Retriever's Tippy-Tap Dance Over a Carrot Is Too Pure - Yahoo

  22-05-2026 04:00 via news.google.com
  Golden Retriever's Tippy-Tap Dance Over a Carrot Is Too Pure  Yahoo
  
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• Rhythm Dance Game 'LUVPLACE' Adds Pet Content and 'Max Beat' Mode - Inven Global

  22-05-2026 02:54 via news.google.com
  Rhythm Dance Game 'LUVPLACE' Adds Pet Content and 'Max Beat' Mode  Inven Global
  
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• Majorette dance competition coming to Fort Wayne - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN

  22-05-2026 02:18 via news.google.com
  Majorette dance competition coming to Fort Wayne  WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
  
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• Deeply Rooted Dance Theater celebrates 30th Season - The Chicago Crusader

  22-05-2026 02:11 via news.google.com
  Deeply Rooted Dance Theater celebrates 30th Season  The Chicago Crusader
  
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• Controlled Chaos & Confetti: Electric Callboy Turns Greensboro into a Metal Dance Party - MUSIC SCENE MEDIA

  22-05-2026 02:08 via news.google.com
  Controlled Chaos & Confetti: Electric Callboy Turns Greensboro into a Metal Dance Party  MUSIC SCENE MEDIA
  
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• 'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day - BBC

  22-05-2026 02:01 via news.google.com
  'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day  BBC
  
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