Jose Manuel Carreno

Catch A Little Stardust

Ever wish you could soar like American Ballet Theatre’s Jose Manuel Carreño? This summer, aspiring professionals can train with the soon-to-retire principal at Carreño Dance Festival in Sarasota, Florida, and can learn a few of his tips and tricks. 

Photo by Nathan Sayers

Inside Jose Manuel Carreno's Dance Bag
By Jennifer Stahl
Published November 23, 2009
Jose Manuel Carreño’s dance bag is all bare-bones basics. “I just carry the stuff I need for my everyday routine,” says the American Ballet Theatre principal. Amid his pile of black dance clothes (“For some reason I always buy everything in black!”) are various items for pain relief. “W…more »