Dance criticism as a species of sorcery: Laura Jacobs on Balanchine's "Vienna Waltzes"

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https://newcriterion.com/issues/2023/3/turning-wandering-waltzing

Turning, wandering, waltzing by Laura Jacobs

Laura Jacobs on George Balanchine’s “Vienna Waltzes.”

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We saw Crystal Pite’s The Season’s Canon last night. It’s a gorgeous #ballet. Exhilarating, mesmerising, poignant. But the gem in the program for me was #Balanchine’s Duo Concertant. It reminded me of the most useful thing a teacher ever imparted to me. “Better to be clear than to be brilliant”. https://youtu.be/x2kn0tOQLpA
Crystal Pite's The Seasons' Canon | Pacific Northwest Ballet

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Balanchine / NYC Ballet)

Here is the complete PBS broadcast with a stellar cast. The dancers are listed in the opening credits. As one who danced the roles of "Oberon" and "Puck" und...