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The article discusses how the New York City Ballet (NYCB) adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include the company's New Works Festival featuring short dance films by five choreographers, shot outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus and in nontraditional venues around New York City, a short film created by NYCB for Pride Month in the summer of 2020, and insights from choreographer Andrea Miller about the challenges of performing in the age social distancing.

The article reviews the dance performance by the New York City Ballet with choreographers Alexei Ratmansky and Justin Peck, at the David H. Koch Theatre in New York City.

The article reviews the dance performance by the American Repertory Ballet choreographed by Ethan Stiefel, at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in New York City.

The article reviews the dance performance by the American Ballet Theatre, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

The article reviews Ballet Hispánico, a dance company known for its versatile dancers and promotion of Latin American culture, highlighting their diverse City Center program, Manhattan, New York City, featuring new works inspired by Sor Juana and exploring power from June 1-3, 2023.

The article offers a preview of dance performances in New York City, including ballet by the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House, "Illinois" choreographed by Justin Peck, and Mythili Prakash's "She's Auspicious" by the Dutch National Ballet at the Ted Shawn Theatre.

The article reviews the concert by the Catalyst Quartet with ballet dancer Herman Cornejo, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The article reviews the dance performance "Works & Process," directed by Adam Sklute and featuring the Ballet West, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

The article reviews dance performance from March to May 2023 including "Pictures at an Exhibition" at David H. Koch Theater by New York City Ballet, performance of dance firm Martha Graham Dance Company at Joyce, and "Ahuti" at Joyce.

The article presents the discussion on New York city ballet including the choreographer Pam Tanowitz's new ballet "Law of Mosaics," and two dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem such as Anthony Santos and Alexandra Hutchinson.

The article previews the affectionate parodies of ballet conducted by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at the Joyce Theatre, New York, during December 20, 2022-Janunary 8, 2023.

The article reviews the ballet show "Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema," to be transmitted live from Moscow, Russia at Kips Bay 15, Empire 25 and Union Square Stadium 14 in New York on January 23, 2022, which includes the performances by the Bolshoi Ballet company of pieces "Emerald," "Rubies" and "Diamonds."

The article reviews a ballet performance of "The Nutcracker," by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at the Joyce Theatre in New York through January 2, 2022.

The article reviews a performance of the ballet "Secret Place," by choreographer Miro Magloire, to be held at the Mark Morris Dance Center in New York City from November 18 to 19, 2022.

The article reviews a ballet performance of Frederick Ashton's "The Dream," performed by Herman Cornejo and the American Ballet Theatre at the David H. Koch Theatre in New York City from October 20 to 30, 2022.

The article reviews a ballet show by Twyla Tharp at the New York City Center from October 19 to 23, 2022, which includes performances of the pieces "In the Upper Room" and "Nine Sinatra Songs" and featuring dancers Cassandra Trenary, Jacquelin Harris and Julian MacKay.

The article reviews a show by the New York Theatre Ballet company at Florence Gould Hall in New York City from October 21 to 23, 2022, which includes ballet performances of Antony Tudor's "Dark Elegies," Jerome Robbins' "Septet" and Martha Clarke's "The Garden of Villandry."

The article reviews several ballet productions in New York City in 2021 including "Serenade" choreographed by George Balanchine and performed by the New York City Ballet at the Lincoln Center Koch Theatre, "Suspended Animation" choreographed by Sidra Bell and performed by the New York City Ballet, and "Deep Blue Sea" choreographed and performed by Bill T. Jones at the Park Avenue Armory.

The article previews a musical piece by Ellis Ludwig-Leone and to be performed by the BalletCollective and led by ballet dancer Troy Schumacher at the Bohemian National Hall in New York City from November 1 to 2, 2021.

The article reviews ballet performances by the American Ballet Theatre at Little Island in New York on July 3, 2021, including "The Dying Swan," by Hee Seo, "Seven Sonatas," by Christine Shevchenko and Thomas Forster, and "Let Me Sing Forevermore," by Isabella Boylston and Aran Bell.

The article informs on the works of The Sarasota Ballet featuring the works of Jessica Lang at Joyce Theatre, August 16-21.

The article informs on a Ballet "Giselle" by English National Ballet at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House, from June 8-11.

The article informs on a Ballet by American Ballet Theatre at Metropolitan Opera House, through July 16.

The article reviews performances by San Francisco Ballet from March 4-24, 2021.

The article offers information on the ballet dance performance "A Benefit for Ukraine" featuring Sara Mearns and Isabella Boylston at the Florence Gould Hall Theatre in New York City through April 9, 2022.

The article offers information on the dance performance of choreographer Adriana Pierce and her #QueertheBallet project, which focuses on the visibility and experiences of queer women and nonbinary dancers at the Chelsea Factory in New York City from April 5-6, 2022.

The article reviews dance performance "Artists at the Center" series by ballerina Tiler Peck at City Center from March 4-6, 2022.

The article reviews a ballet performance of "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker," by the New York City Ballet at David H. Koch Theatre in New York through January 2, 2022.

This article presents information on several dance related events in New York City including "Dances at a Gathering," by Jerome Robbins, performed by the New York City Ballet at the New York State Theatre, Lincoln Center, "Rabbit and Rouge, performed by the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House, running through June 12, 2008 and "Classic Ailey," performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at the Howard Gilman Opera House on June 3 & 6, 2008.

The article reviews the performance of George Balanchine's ballet "Haieff Divertimento" by the New York City Ballet at David H. Koch in New York City through March 1, 2020.

A review of the ballet "Nef&eacutees" by Pina Bausch, is presented.

The article presents information on several dance performances in New York City. Slice to Sharp, a ballet by the Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo will be premiered at the New York City Ballet. Giselle at the American Ballet Theatre features female dancers offering a rendition of the young peasant girl driven to madness and death by betrayal.

The article reviews a dance program performed by the American Ballet Theatre outside Rockefeller Center in New York City on July 21, 2021, with performances of James Whitside's "New American Romance," Alexei Ratmansky's "Seven Sonatas" and a work by Jessica Lang.

The article reviews the ballet dance initiative entitled "#QueertheBallet," led by choreographer Adriana Pierce and featuring ballerinas Audrey Malek and Cortney Taylor Key, to be available online from June 21 to July 18, 2021.

The article previews an online performance of "Giselle of Loneliness," by the Ballez ballet company, led by Katy Pyle, at the Joyce Theatre from June 10 through 23, 2021.

Features the Miami City Ballet as they perform George Balanchine's ballet works in New York, New York. Performance of the ballet work `Jewels'; Performance of the ballet work `Glinka Pas de Trois.'

Review the ballet `The Argument,' choreographed by Mark Morris at the Boston Wang Center in Massachusetts.

Reviews the ballet `Swan Lake,' performed by the New York City Ballet.

Relates views that the New York City ballet season has slipped into somnolence. Insights on whether classical ballet survive the contradictions of stasis and stale imitation; Staging of the season; Brief profiles of New York dance companies.

Profiles prima ballerina Darci Kistler. Quality of her motions; Roles in the theatrical production "Swan Lake," and the "Symphony in C"; Dance solos in an allegro interlude; Description of her stage performances; Importance of professionalism; Intensity of dance movements; Visual impact of Kistler's ballet performances.

Discusses the ramifications of Mikhail Baryshnikov's resignation as artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Questions regarding the timing of Baryshnikov's decision; Opening of the School of Classical Ballet; Sponsorship of the career of staff choreographer Clark Tippet; Company's dependence on what is being produced elsewhere; Signs that Baryshnikov's ingenuity was being taxed.

Examines the artistic signature of ballet master George Balanchine. Famous ballets written by Balanchine; Career history of Balanchine; Musicians chosen by Balanchine in staging his ballet productions; Contributions of Balanchine to the development of ballet theater.

Comments on the New York City Ballet's spring season performances in commemoration of the company's 40 years. Balanchine-Stravinsky "Greek" ballets "Apollo," "Orpheus," and "Agon"; Dancers and choreographers; "Rubies," performed by Melinda Roy, Diana White and Damian Woetzel; Darci Kistler's debut "Diamonds"; Noted performances of Amanda McKerrow, Julio Bocca and other artists.

Critiques the debut performances of Kirov Ballet dancers Altinay Assylmuratova and Faruz Ruzimatov in New York City. Background on the dancers and on Kirov Ballet; Plot; Quality of dance performances.

Points out that the New York City Ballet season was not lacking in drama. Suzanne Farell; Margaret Tracey; Nina Ananiashvili and Andris Liepa from the Soviet Union; Balanchine's "Symphony in C"; Kyra Nichols' return to "Allegro Brillante"; Peter Boal's quietly elegant dancing and partnering of Tracey in "Square Dance"; Patricia McBride's performance of her old roles.

Features the ballet performance of "Nutcracker," by the Joffrey Ballet in New York City in 1988. Plot and synopsis; Description of key dance performances; Dance and production credits.

Part I. Interviews Lincoln Kirstein, general director of the New York City Ballet and president of the School of American Ballet in 1986. Background information on Kirstein; Involvement with ballet and the performing arts; Predilections.

Compares the careers of ballet dancers, Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov before and after their defection from the Soviet Union. Highlights of Nureyev's contributions for the Paris Opera Ballet; Significance of Baryshnikov's appointment to become director of the American Ballet Theatre; Differences in the career paths taken by the dancers.

Comments on the ballet "Episodes," staged by the New York City Ballet dance troupe in New York City in May 1986. Key performances during the ballet; Key performers; Production credits.

Reports on the state of ballet dancing in New York City in February 1986. Accomplishments of dancers Natalia Makarova, Mikhail Baryshnikov and George Balanchine; Dancers' concealment of the evidence of the chronic injuries that are wearing them out; Programs of the ballet companies American Ballet Theater and New York City Ballet.