12 Standout Performances of 2023

12 Standout Performances of 2023

The year’s end is a fantastic time to celebrate the hard work that dancers and ballet companies have been doing onstage. Here are 12 standout performances our writers have seen and loved in 2023, listed in chronological order. They range from exuberant solos to major...
Inside Ricardo Rhodes’ Dance Bag

Inside Ricardo Rhodes’ Dance Bag

Sarasota Ballet principal Ricardo Rhodes is known for his dependability as much as his artistry. Both qualities are represented by an unusual style staple: a safety pin, which he always wears on his dance shirt or pants in rehearsals. “I think it started when I wanted...