When We Fell
Created in a three-week-long COVID-compliant residency at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, NY, When We Fell was filmed in 16mm at NYCB’s Lincoln Center home, co-directed by choreographer Kyle Abraham and cinematographer Ryan Marie Helfant.
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Return to Form
Creating Kyle Abraham's When We Fell
In February 2021, eleven months after New York’s COVID shutdown, eight New York City Ballet dancers joined choreographer Kyle Abraham for a three-week residency bubble to create the choreography for When We Fell. This behind-the-scenes documentary, with insight from the dancers and creative team, gives an up-close and personal look at the collaborative process that brought the film to life.
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Digital Season
February – June 2021
Featuring world premieres from Kyle Abraham and Justin Peck, a special stream of Balanchine's Vienna Waltzes, virtual workshops and classes for dancers of all ages and abilities, and so much more.
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Virtual Public Programs
Explore our digital movement workshops and classes for dancers of all ages and abilities, offered via Zoom.
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Repertory Spotlight
Visual Music
A Look at Balanchine's Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Repertory Spotlight
A Dance Ballet
On Theme and Variations, Balanchine's Classical Masterwork
Repertory Spotlight
Prodigal Son Returns
The Making of Balanchine's Pioneering Narrative Ballet
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From the NYCI
Behind the Scenes of the 2020 Summer Session Films
Interview
Behind the Camera: Erin Baiano
An Interview with the NYCB Photographer
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Behind the Camera: Martha Swope
The story of NYCB's House Photographer 1957-1983
Take a Deep Dive into NYCB
The seventh season of City Ballet The Podcast is here, featuring even more in-depth conversations with the dancers, choreographers, musicians, and artists who bring our performances to life. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.
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A Message from New York City Ballet
We affirm our commitment to anti-racism and to becoming an institution that welcomes and amplifies the voices of all races, ethnicities, and cultural identities.
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20-21 Season Update
New York City Ballet has made the difficult decision to cancel the entirety of our 2020-21 Season.
We look forward to returning to the stage with a special opening night on September 21, 2021.
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