A conversation with Francia Russell

Article Abstract:

Francia Russell, who staged many Balanchine ballets for the Kirov Ballet, prefers staging such Ballets in Russia due to the complexity of the dancers' understanding in that country. In her opinion, they lend the ballets the color, all the facets, and all that is most interesting to her. Balanchine's deep understanding of the music appears in every rehearsal as well.

Interview, Criticism and interpretation, Choreographers, Balanchine, George, Russell, Francia

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Kansas City

Article Abstract:

Todd Bolender, artistic director emeritus of the Cand originator of the title role, has reconstructed the ballet 'Renard' at the request of Nancy Reynolds of the Balanchine Foundation's Archive of Lost Choreography. Renard's charm lies in the details of choreography, costuming and score and it was performed as part of Kansas City's 2001 Stravinsky celebration.

Kansas, Evaluation, Ballet companies

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Cincinnati celebrates Monte Carlo

Article Abstract:

The Cincinnati Ballet's fortieth-anniversary performances and the Cincinnati Art Museum's inaugural, both have focused on the dance company, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Some of the greatest performances at these events are presented.

Performances, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Ballet dancing

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