RZA on his upcoming ‘A Ballet Through Mud’ live show in L.A.
Since Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA started chopping up samples and making hip-hop beats on a drum machine nearly 40 years ago, he’s been pulling inspiration…
American Contemporary Ballet and more Los Angeles arts events
It’s time for another edition of Essential Arts, the newsletter for readers who take the arts seriously (unfortunately, not everyone does). I’m staff writer Ashley…
The L.A. Phil and Master Chorale begin a new season
When Gustavo Dudamel became music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic 15 years ago, the ensemble had already under Esa-Pekka Salonen become the orchestra of…
The ‘Little Women Ballet’ leaps into a historic L.A. site
As contemporary Angelenos, seeing the immersive “Little Women Ballet” might be as close as we’ll ever get to stepping into a time machine.The series of…
My jaw hit the floor when I saw ballet flats at the thrift store – I recognized them right away and knew their value
A MONEY-SAVVY shopper was delighted when she unexpectedly spotted a pair of designer shoes at her local thrift store. She gushed that the stylish ballet…
Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dies at 67
Hinton Battle, who won Tony Awards (featured actor in a musical) for his performances in “Miss Saigon,” “Sophisticated Ladies” and “The Tap Dance Kid,” has…
Strategic Ballet on the Global Stage: China’s Economic Statecraft in Developing Countries
China, once the Middle Kingdom, has risen to worldwide power. China’s endurance and adaptability are shown by its rise from an agrarian nation to an…
Royal Ballet School: A correction
Our 11 Jan article, “WEIGH TUT GO Britain’s most famous ballet school ditches daily weigh-ins amid fears it could be seen as fattist” was incorrect.…
Martin Kemp forced to be 'mediator' in savage feud between brother Gary and Spandau Ballet bandmates
Spandau Ballet had two bitter break-ups during the band's time - and the first feud left Martin Kemp in a very awkward situation playing peacekeeper…
Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance | Arts and Culture
As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa’s largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other…
After ‘Nutcracker,’ new L.A. ballet company has big dreams
Back in August, Eris Nezha and Petra Conti stepped in front of a crowd at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. They looked at each other. Nezha…
Woke ballet company slammed for turning Cinderella into Cinder-fella — with bloke saved by a princess in adaptation
A BALLET company has been criticised for turning Cinderella into Cinder-fella in a “woke” update. The classic fairytale usually sees the bullied scullion rescued from…
Queensland ballet dancer returns home to teach country kids after stint in Romanian ballet
Standing in a studio in a small country town instructing ballet students may be a far cry from the Romanian theatres he is used to dancing in,…
Kim Jong Un, showered with gifts and taken to see ballet, leaves Russia
Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, left Russia’s Primorsky Krai region by train after a state visit in which he was showered…
I’m a ballet dancer and have the ultimate hack for blisters – my must-haves prevent them and stop pain once they form
A BALLET dancer has shared all her tips and tricks for avoiding and treating blisters. The expert said it's the ultimate hack and stops pain…
Review: ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ proves story ballet is big
In the aftermath of World War II, in a changed world, story ballet seemed to have little future as a credible art form in which…