Aussie Duncan Lyle comes to town
A glance at practice for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes
May 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
An inside look at the Boston Ballet.
This Beauty won’t put you to sleep
April 25, 2009 3 Comments
The Sleeping Beauty will dance its way into your heart.
Behind the scenes at the Boston Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
April 18, 2009 1 Comment
The story of Sleeping Beauty is widely known by every generation.‚ Most forget however that the popular Disney movie with all of its singing squirrels and flying fairies was preceded by the popular ballet of the same name that has captivated audiences for over a century. Charles Perrault first published the traditional fairytale of Sleeping [...]
Treasure in three Jewels
March 4, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Boston Ballet’s Jewels was definitely a show that shined through and through. A unique gem, it is composed of three acts, representing three distinct flavors and nationalities in the form of emeralds, rubies and diamonds. The first act is made up of classical dancing with duets that suggest a love story. The dances are [...]
Gallery: The Boston Ballet at practice
Feb. 13, 2009 1 Comment
Blast Magazine had the chance to attend a Boston Ballet practice session on Friday afternoon, the day after the opening night and American debut of Ji…â„¢ƒ Kyliƒ¡n’s Black and White. We raved about Black and white (see our review) and were also able to get some pictures of Heather Myers, who we interviewed earlier in [...]
Excellence as clear as Black and White
Feb. 12, 2009 3 Comments
Boston Ballet’s Black and White will be a hit. I attended the preview show early this week, and although costumes were not used, the dancing and choreography were phenomenal. In the first dance, it was not taken seriously by some of the dancers. One was giggling and losing form while another was behind a beat. [...]
Interview: Boston Ballet’s Heather Myers
Feb. 10, 2009 1 Comment
Most little girls dream of becoming the prima ballerina, for Heather Myers, one of the soloists from Boston Ballet’s “Black and White,” this dream became reality. Although it was not easy, Myers explained eloquently where her endeavors lead her, including when she started, and where she’s at now. Landing a gig with the Boston Ballet [...]
The Nutcracker in Boston
Dec. 25, 2008 Leave a Comment
BOSTON — Seeing the Boston Ballet perform The Nutcracker is a New England tradition. It’s one of our “things” here in the Bean. Blast attended on Tuesday, and we were really moved by the performance that balanced the playful with the traditional to weave a classic masterpiece into fun for all ages. From the cutest [...]