Dance Through the Lens | A Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original
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Go behind the scenes with dance photographer Matt Karas in this Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original. Featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb
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Each year, hundreds of children audition to be "supernumeraries" -- the aspiring young dancers who play the soldiers, mice, party guests, and other characters in the beloved "Nutcracker" ballet -- in a visiting company's production at the Kennedy Center. Journey with them from auditions through rehearsals to their performance on the grand Opera House stage. #digitalstage #ballet #nutcracker Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb
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Play video Donald Byrd's "From Other Suns" | A World Premiere Ballet from The Kennedy Center
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As a unique aspect of Reframing the Narrative, eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned to create this brand new work, "From Other Suns." ----- Guest curator Theresa Ruth Howard facilitated a two-week creative process through Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency Program with renowned choreographer Donald Byrd, using the music of Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, to birth this stunning piece that premiered on the Reframing the Narrative program in the Kennedy Center Opera House alongside works presented by Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Collage Dance Collective. ----- From Other Suns (World Premiere: June 14, 2022) Choreography: Donald Byrd Warmth from Other Suns Music by Carlos Simon By arrangement with CSJr., publisher Sole Agent: Bill Holab Music Played by The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Evan Rogister, Principal Conductor Conductor: Dr. Leslie Dunner Lighting Design: Pamela Hobson DANCERS Portia Adams Precious Adams Katlyn Addison Joshua Bodden Corey Bourbonniere Jenelle Figgins Claudia Monja Ashley Murphy-Wilson Gian Carlo Perez Jonathan Philbert Miranda Silveira Raquel Smith, Apprentice From Other Suns was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of Reframing the Narrative (2022) and is made possible with support from the Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency program. ----- Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #reframingthenarrative #ballet #thekennedycenter
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Play video Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes" - The Suzanne Farrell Ballet | LIVE at The Kennedy Center
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Play video Reframing the Narrative: Blacks in Ballet | A Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original
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Eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned by The Kennedy Center to create and perform a brand new ballet in just two weeks. This is their story... ----- Guest curator Theresa Ruth Howard facilitated a two-week creative process through Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency Program with renowned choreographer Donald Byrd, using the music of Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, to birth this stunning piece that premiered on the Reframing the Narrative program in the Kennedy Center Opera House alongside works presented by Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Collage Dance Collective. ----- Proud recipient of an Anthem Award for Education, Art & Culture! https://www.anthemawards.com/winners/ ----- CREATIVE TEAM Choreographer Donald Byrd Composer Carlos Simon Conductor Dr. Leslie Dunner Curators Theresa Ruth Howard Denise Saunders Thompson Dancers Portia Adams Precious Adams Katlyn Addison Joshua Bodden Corey Bourbonniere Jenelle Figgins Claudia Monja Ashley Murphy-Wilson Gian Carlo Perez Jonathan Philbert Miranda Silveira Raquel Smith, Apprentice VIDEO Executive Producer Regis Vogt Producers Tony Donghyuk Yoon Ryan Nichols Director / Director of Photography Tony Donghyuk Yoon Editor Ryan Nichols Graphics Georgia Bergin Camera Operators - Story Tony Donghyuk Yoon Josh Rodriguez Camera Operators - Performance Stella Sharpe Josh Rodriguez Harry Oakes Rick Burks Ayal Subar Camera Assistants Harry Oakes Ben Janusz KENNEDY CENTER DANCE PROGRAMMING Director, Dance Programming Jane Raleigh Manager, Dance Programming Julie Akerly Coordinator, Dance Programming Malik Burnett From Other Suns was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of Reframing the Narrative (2022) and is made possible with support from the Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency program. ----- 2:39 - Dancer Othella Dallas is mistakenly identified here as Katherine Dunham. Katherine discovered and trained Othella, and Othella taught Katherine Dunham's technique into her 90s. ----- Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #reframingthenarrative #ballet #thekennedycenter
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New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck performs "Fascinatin' Rhythm" from 'Who Cares?' by legendary choreographer George Balanchine, as a tribute to 2014 Kennedy Center Honoree Patricia McBride. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Iconic ballerina Patricia McBride was honored alongside Al Green, Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin and Sting. Her three-decade long dancing career brought to life countless works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, with a list of partners that included Edward Villella, Arthur Mitchell, Jacques d’Amboise and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was New York City Ballet's youngest principal dancer, and was the original dancer of this "Fascinatin' Rhythm" solo from 'Who Cares?', which Balanchine created just for her. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #ballet #tilerpeck #patriciamcbride
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"Now More Than Ever" premiered on April 17, 2017, as part of the opening night celebration of Ballet Across America, curated by Misty Copeland and Justin Peck. Directed by Ezra Hurwitz Featuring: Stella Abrera, Isabella Boylston, Marcelo Gomes, Calvin Royal III, and James Whiteside Director of Photography: Carlos Reyes Produced by Talkshop Studios Associate Producer: Evelyn Kocak Choreography by Marcelo Gomes Music by Aaron Roche Assistant Camera: Alejandro Villegas Second Assistant Camera: Oscar Reyes Stedicam Operator: Lewis Reif Gaffer: Robert Wayright Key Grip: Joseph Kurtz Jib Operator: Michael V. Peters First Assistant: Jib Mike Yoder Wardrobe generously provided by Capezio, Leanne Marshall Designs, and Discount Dance Supply Special Thanks to Glenn A. Turner and Meg Booth "Now More Than Ever" was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2016–2017 season. #ballet #kennedycenter #ezrahurwitz
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