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Appropriate for all ages
These discussions will reveal how dancers, composers, and choreographers prepare for performances, from their years of training, through hours of rehearsals and finally, performances on the stage. Other collaborative artists may also speak about their designs for lighting, costumes, and scenery. Seminars are a unique opportunity to hear about the creative process and daily experiences of the artists of New York City Ballet. Dates and specific programs listed on season calendars.
Type of Event:
Panel Discussion
Length:
90 minutes
Tickets:
$15 per person
To purchase, click on a date listed below.
Free for NYCB Donors
Location:
David H. Koch Theater
Enter via Lobby
West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue
New York, NY
Monday, October 1, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Music as Muse
: Please join us for a discussion of the three music festivals that are part of the 2012-13 Season.
Our panel will discuss Stravinsky, Tschaikovsky, and the various American composers who have inspired NYCB’s masterworks.
Panelists
:
Beth Genné
, Professor of Dance History at the University of Michigan and Balanchine Scholar;
Nichol Hlinka
, Associate Project Director, The George Balanchine Foundation Video Archives;
Megan Fairchild
, Principal Dancer;
Joaquin De Luz
, Principal Dancer;
Andrews Sill
, Interim Music Director
Monday, January 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Up Close and Personal:
Get to know some of the newest members of the Company as they discuss their backgrounds, accomplishments, and aspirations.
Panelists:
Chase Finlay
, Soloist;
Harrison Ball
,
Lauren Lovette
, and
Brittany Pollack
, Corps de Ballet Members
Monday, February 11, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Classically Relevant:
Join us for a discussion of
The Sleeping Beauty
. From Tschaikovsky's timeless score, to the development of the choreography, find out why this influential work is still inspiring so many audiences.
Panelists:
Sterling Hyltin
,
Tiler Peck
,
Jonathan Stafford
, and
Andrew Veyette
, Principal Dancers
Seating for this event is extremely limited.
Monday, May 6, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
NYCB and American Music:
From
Western Symphony
to
Stars and Stripes
, our panelists will explore George Balanchine’s fondness for traditional and popular American music. They will also examine the influence of American themes and music in the choreography of Jerome Robbins and Peter Martins.
Panelists: Writer/critic/choreographer
Deborah Jowitt
, ballet master
Glenn Keenan
, pianist
Alan Moverman
, and soloist
Georgina Pazcoguin
. Moderated by Joan Quatrano.
Monday, May 20, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Contemporary Composers:
The panelists will assess the impact of contemporary composers on the Company’s works this
season. They will also discuss the challenges of performing these works and provide insight into the modern legacies of composers like Tschaikovsky and Stravinsky.
Panelists: Composer
David Lang
, concertmaster
Kurt Nikkanen
, corps member/choreographer
Troy Schumacher
, and composer
Manuel Sosa
. Moderated by composer Daniel Ott.
New York City Ballet gratefully acknowledges the special cooperation of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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