We have added another great black dancer and choreographer to our Encyclopedia - Alvin Ailey. The founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Alvin Ailey was truly a dance pioneer in America.
December 31, 1969Arthur Mitchell added
Black History month is a month to honour black leaders in our community. Arthur Mitchell was a pioneer in bringing black people into classical dance. Today we add Arthur Mitchell, the first black principal dancer at a major ballet company and the founder of the Dance Theater of Harlem to the Ballet Encyclopedia. Visit our Arthur Mitchell page here.
In line to be the next star of the Royal Ballet David Blair's dreams were shattered when Nureyev defected from Russia. David Blair turned his attention to staging ballets and had a great influence this way. Find out more about David Blairhere.
December 31, 1969Ivan Nagy added to the Encyclopedia
To transition from American dancers to Europeans, (whom I will be featuring this week), we have Ivan Nagy, the Hungarian who came to America. Find out more about the adventures of Ivan Nagyhere.
So, to wrap up our week of Americans I have posted a bio of Peter Martins, a great dancer and current Ballet Master in Chief of the New York City Ballet. Find out more about Mr. Martinshere.
A new feature-length documentary is being released about the Ballets Russes company. Spanning over fifty years of the life of this incredible group of artists the film features not only intimate interviews with surviving members of the company but rare archival materials and rarely seen footage - some shot by the dancers themselves.
An "enormously absorbing pic", (Variety, Feb. 15, 2005), Ballets Russes is being distributed in the US and is coming soon the Australia and Canada. It is also making doing the festival tour. For more information head on over to balletsrusses.com
December 31, 1969Karen Kain to lead National Ballet of Canada
So, it was announced today that Karen Kain is to be the new Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada. Congratulations! You can read more about Karen Kain in our encyclopedia.
December 31, 1969Ballet Fun with Yahoo!
I found a thing on Yahoo! that supposedly tells you how many calories you are burning in Ballet! I'm not sure how accurate it is but it's here if you want it, (link opens in a new window).
December 31, 1969Evelyn Hart Retires
As you may have noticed in the news on the right Evelyn Hart has retired from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. It is at times like this that I wish I had a section of this website to write a commentary! Alas I don't yet. Meanwhile watch the news to the right and check out Evelyn Hart's updated biography.
December 31, 1969Nutcracker Time!
Well, It's coming up on Christmas and that means Nutcracker! Most companies who will be performing the Nutcracker this season are well into rehearsal and will be performing soon. Find out more about the Nutcracker on the Ballet's Nutcracker Page.
December 31, 1969Gelsey Kirkland Bio Online
Some time ago I recieved a request that I add Gelsey Kirkland to my list of dancers and I have now done that. Enjoy finding out about her.
December 31, 1969Rex Harrington Bio Online
There is a new page in the Ballet Encyclopedia. A biography of the National Ballet of Canada's Rex Harrington, an excellent ballet dancer who is retiring this year.
December 31, 1969the Ballet Re-Launch
As you can see I have completely re-designed the site! It is now known as "the Ballet" as I had speculated in my last announcement. I have added a new "Ballet Encyclopedia" section which will allow me to add more articles faster for your enjoyment. I look forward to taking the Ballet to a new level. Let me know what you think!
December 31, 1969Site Re-Design
I am re-designing this site to make it easier and faster to use and maintain. As part of this re-design I will probably be re-naming the website, (I'm thinking simply "The Ballet" - without the .com in the name). I'm looking for input so please tell me what new features you want to see on the website.
December 31, 1969News is Working!
the-ballet.com now has ballet news headlines! These headlines are gathered 24/7 and brought to you here at the-ballet.com, both on this page and on the ballet news page.
December 31, 1969New areas on the-ballet.com
the-ballet.com has two new areas! Within the web toys, you will now find an area where we display awards that we have been given, and you will find an archives of the "what's new."
December 31, 1969Ballet News Update
the-ballet.com's ballet news headlines have been delayed. They will be coming soon to the-ballet.com.
December 31, 1969Even Hotter!
the-ballet.com has been selected as a Starting Point Hot Site again! This time, it will be featured on Friday September 6, 2002.
December 31, 1969Starting Point Hot Site!
the-ballet.com is in the running to be a Starting Point Hot Site! Click on the graphic to the left to continue voting for the-ballet.com so we can be listed as a Choice Site in the Starting Point directory!
December 31, 1969the-ballet.com is a Canadian Web Award recipient
the-ballet.com was presented with a "Very Good" rating by the Canadian Web Awards. The Canadian Web Award seal will be displayed on the soon to be created awards page on the-ballet.com.
December 31, 1969the-ballet.com is HOT!
the-ballet.com has been selected as a Starting Point Hot Site! It will be featured on Saturday July 27, 2002.
the-ballet.com has been selected as a Starting Point Hot Site again! This time, it will be featured on Friday September 6, 2002.
the-ballet.com is in the running to be a Starting Point Hot Site! Click on the graphic to the left to continue voting for the-ballet.com so we can be listed as a Choice Site in the Starting Point directory!
