by Chava Pearl Lansky | Oct 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Fall is in full swing; as the weather grows cooler, all we want to do is curl up with an autumnal treat (try these four pumpkin recipes) and a good movie. Luckily, Netflix has some of our favorite dance documentaries available for streaming. So next time you’re...
by Amy Brandt | May 22, 2017 | Profiles, Views
As dancers, we know we have a short window of time to achieve as much as we can before our bodies start working against us—and then what? For former New York City Ballet star Wendy Whelan, the thought of transitioning out of ballet after a 30-year career was...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Apr 23, 2017 | Views
Iconic ballerina Wendy Whelan enjoyed a groundbreaking career, both in length and breadth. She danced with New York City Ballet for 30 years and has had more roles made for her than nearly any other ballerina. Despite her accomplishments, the last few years of her...
by Sylviane Gold | Nov 20, 2013 | Features, Inside PT, Profiles
Wendy Whelan is taking a busman’s holiday from her day job, which, many would agree, is being the preeminent ballerina at New York City Ballet (and maybe everywhere else). In a master class at Jacob’s Pillow, she’s telling 22 pre-professionals...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
There have been rumblings about Wendy Whelan’s New York City Ballet retirement for a while now. As of this morning, it’s official: The revered principal dancer will take her final bow with the company on October 18. There’s no word yet on what...