http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1 In case you missed it, here is the link to Artistic Director Christopher Stowell’s profile article in Sunday’s Oregonian. Here’s an excerpt: “Why all the Balanchine and Robbins works in OBT’s repertoire?” Stowell says. “I think that these choreographers did so much to define and advance ballet in America that any company that aspires… Read More
The Life and Times of Anne Mueller Part One: Napoli
OBT staff members Linda Besant and Claire Willett sat down with retiring Principal Dancer Anne Mueller to interview her about her life and career. Over the next few days we’ll be sharing with you some of her stories and anecdotes – from her childhood as a touring ballet dancer, to the craziest photo shoot she… Read More
The Life and Times of Anne Mueller Part Two: Alabama School of the Arts
OBT staff members Linda Besant and Claire Willett sat down with retiring Principal Dancer Anne Mueller to interview her about her life and career. Over the next few days we’ll be sharing with you some of her stories and anecdotes – from her childhood as a touring ballet dancer, to the craziest photo shoot she… Read More
The Real Black Swan: Dance Magazine Exposes the Controversial “Face-Replacement” Technology That Made a Ballerina Out of Natalie Portman
by Claire Willett If you’ve happened on Dance Magazine’s website lately – or if, like me, you have Facebook friends who are professional ballet dancers – then you may have seen Wendy Perron’s columns from last week and the week before about Sarah Lane, the ballet dancer whose body doubled for Natalie Portman in her… Read More
Daily Dance Break: Nicolo Fonte Explains the Hows and Whys of Choreography
Ever wonder what inspires a choreographer to create a particular piece in a particular way? Here’s a quick video from choreographer Nicolo Fonte (who’s Left Unsaid will be performed as part of our Song & Dance program in April and who will be world premiering Petrouchka as part of our season opening performance next year)… Read More
