I learned the importance of the dance costume at a very early age, as both my parents were dancers, and I can remember watching repeated costume fittings for hours from my crib near the piano in my ...

It’s not unusual to get a new outfit for your 50th birthday. But George Balanchine’s “Jewels” is getting 66 of them. The 1967 ballet, created by Balanchine as a plotless three-act work (inspired, so ...

Ballet has officially returned for the first time since the start of the pandemic, and this time with an exciting surprise. On April 25th, the American Ballet Theatre will be debuting Lauren Lovette’s ...

An exceptional lineup of revered dancers descended stage center showcasing the dance troupe’s unparalleled artistry.

Tonight at the 2026 Academy Awards, Misty Copeland—the trailblazing American Ballet Theatre principal dancer who retired from ...

ARTSFUND A grant from the Alameda County Arts Commission will help cover the cost of Alameda Civic Ballet dance teachers, theater rentals, and costumes and seamstresses. (Photo courtesy of Alameda ...