ballet

The world of the future: Season’s final Chautauqua School of Dance Student Gala to showcase talent from across nation

by Jordyn Russell on August 16, 2021

JORDYN RUSSELL - STAFF WRITER Lindy Mesmer and Noah Martzall perform “Excerpts from Raymonda Variations,” choreographed by George Balanchine, during the Chautauqua School of Dance’s first Student Gala last Monday in the Amphitheater. DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR

Balancing beauty: Chautauqua School of Dance alumni, with guest artists, return to Amp for annual All-Star Ballet Gala

by Jordyn Russell on July 23, 2021

JORDYN RUSSELL - STAFF WRITER Chautauqua School of Dance alumni Isabella LaFreniere and Preston Chamblee, both currently with the New

Guest Critic: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre & CSO Bring ‘Pastiche of Styles, Ideas’ to ‘Sleeping Beauty’

by Jane Vranish on July 17, 2019

Guest Critic: Jane Vranish To put it succinctly, you could say Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s latest appearance in the Amphitheater was

‘Made in Charlotte’ to Highlight Choreographic Works of Company Dancers

by Maggie Prosser on July 14, 2019

Charlotte Ballet dancers Sarah Lapointe and Drew Grant perform in Red Bird during "Made in Charlotte" on Wednesday, July 11,

Guest Critic: In Chautauqua Debut, Stars of American Ballet Take Audience on Thrill Ride

by Steve Sucato on June 29, 2019

Review by Steve Sucato: One of several dancer-founded dance showcases touring the United States each year, New York City Ballet principal

Behind the Scenes of Dance Alum Daniel Ulbricht’s Whirlwind Return to Chautauqua

by Maggie Prosser on June 29, 2019

Chautauqua School of Dance alumnus Daniel Ulbricht, returns to the grounds to teach current School of Dance students. Ulbricht demonstrates a barre routine. SARAH YENESEL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Daniel Ulbricht paced between rows of ballet barres; “You

Chautauqua Dance previews summer of variety, diversity

by Lexie Erdos on June 23, 2018

The dance programs scheduled for Chautauqua’s 2018 season were curated with a special interest in diversity, inclusion and exposure. This

A world state at home: Pre-season performance from Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet brings promising talent to Amp

by Lexie Erdos on June 23, 2018

Few 15-year-olds can claim to have performed in a space that has hosted world-renowned dancers for over a century. Bemus

Guest Critic: Alumni stars ‘absolutely owned the Amphitheater’ for ‘An Evening of Pas de Deux’

by Anthony Bannon on August 4, 2017

And then the audience said, looking to their programs, “Will they return?” — speaking about two of Chautauqua’s favorite dancers