Dancer Perspectives – Anthony Rosario
Anthony Rosario on his roles in Jockey Dance, Swan Lake, Carnival of Venice and La Bayadere. Tell us a little bit about yourself! -My name is Anthony Rosario. I’m originally from the Dominican Republic– I was born there and came to the U.S.when I was 3 years old. I started dancing ballet when I was … Continue reading
Dancer Perspectives – India Rose
India Rose on the role of Gamzatti Pas de Deux from La Bayadere What do you feel about the piece? -I really like it. It’s the Russian classical ballet which is my favorite genre of ballet. I really like the choreography and just the “general Petipa” category of ballet is my favorite. What do you … Continue reading
Dancer Perspectives – Cristina Rodriguez
Cristina Rodriguez on GKA and her roles in ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Drum Dance’ What pieces are you dancing for the show? -I am in Swan Lake Corps and Drum Dance (from La Bayadere). Can you tell us a little bit about Swan Lake? -We’re doing the 2nd act of Swan Lake, which is really great. … Continue reading
Dancer Perspectives – Siegfried & Odette
Alexander Mays – Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake Can you tell us about this role? -It’s one of my main pressures right now, it’s a challenge. It’s my first classical pas de deux and one of the longest pas de deuxs in ballet rep – which is kind of intimidating because it’s 8 minutes onstage … Continue reading
Swan Lake – A History
Swan Lake: A Cherished and Long-Enduring Ballet Swan Lake is a classic, treasured ballet which tells the story of a prince who encounters a beautiful swan transformed from a human princess by a wicked sorcerer’s curse. Throughout the story, the ballet powerfully conveys to the audience through the mutual pursuit of love between the prince … Continue reading
Ballet Butterflies – Summer Intensive
I groggily opened my eyes to the far away sound of an alarm clock. The sound seemed to be getting louder, closer. Suddenly, I remembered! Shooting out of bed I raced to my new roommate, Emily’s desk, to turn off the alarm. I threw on the light to Emily and my other roommate, Martha’s dissatisfaction. … Continue reading
Dancer Perspectives – Claudina Novelo
Behind the Scenes: Dancer Perspectives An interview with student Claudina Novelo from Mexico about the upcoming show, Elusive Dreams: Sylphs, Swans, and Suitors at Symphony Space on May 25 What pieces are you dancing? I’m in Swan Lake Corps and a Scarf Dance Soloist. Can you share anything about the character of either piece? Well … Continue reading
In Rehearsal – Swan Lake with Ivan Nagy!
(Photos above are from a Swan Lake rehearsal with Ivan Nagy and Marilyn Burr.) The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet was honored by having Ivan Nagy and Marilyn Burr come to rehearse with our Swan Lake leads, Katia Raj and Alexander Mays. Ivan Nagy was born in Debrecen, Hungary, in 1943. At the age … Continue reading
Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet 