St. Petersburg

Article Abstract:

Yuri Grigorovich from the Kransnodar Yuri Grigorovich Ballet Theater speaks about his past experiences in St. Petersburg and experiences with Kirov and Bolshoi Theater. He also reveals his goals for the company and also about performing 'The Golden Age' in the memory of the Great Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich.

Russia, Ballet companies, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Grigorovich, Yuri

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Working with Robbins

Article Abstract:

New York City Ballet's Helene Alexopoulos and Jean-Pierre Frohlich have spoken about Jerome Robbins's life, theater and his dance. They have discussed the way in which he choreographed in ballets like The Four Seasons, Antique Epigraphs and West Side story.

Evaluation, Robbins, Jerome, Alexopoulos, Helene, Frohlich, Jean-Pierre

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Confessions of a volunteer balletomane

Article Abstract:

The author describes how she came to work for the New York City Ballet Company's Information Committee as a volunteer. Various kinds of aid given to audience members, coping with emergencies during performance, and meeting George Balanchine are discussed.

United States, Personal narratives, Working women

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