Miami City Ballet

"It's Clear That This Is Going to Be Awesome"

By Miami City Ballet's Sara Esty

 

The mood is a little tense as Alexei Ratmansky peeks in the window during our warm-up barre. The dancers exchange smiles, as if to agree silently to our excitement. After class, we are all introduced to Mr. Ratmansky, and settle in for a talk. He greets us warmly, and at once all our nerves seem to disappear.

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Published January 26, 2010
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Published January 26, 2010
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Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Guerra in George Balanchine's "Agon"

Photo by Joe Gato

Photography By Jeffery Salter

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Published December 9, 2009
At a time when other companies are struggling, Miami City Ballet ends its 20th anniversary on a high note.more »
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By Margaret Fuhrer
Published November 23, 2009
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The Pros on Class
By Susan Chitwood
Published November 23, 2009
Six principals discuss their approach to daily technique class.more »
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Published November 20, 2009
We’ve all experienced it—a performance so striking that you leave the theater entranced, wishing it didn’t have to end. Each year, dancers all over the country wow us. It might be their dazzling technique, a surprising interpretation or their moving artistry. To wrap up the year, Pointe looked…more »