David Hallberg is the youngest dancer on our list this week, but he’s already made a significant mark on the ballet world. Hallberg was blessed with an incredible physical faculty, and has a reputation for delving deeply into the characters he plays. To prepare for his debut as Albrecht in American Ballet Theatre’s Giselle he… Read More
Daily Dance Break: Famous Albrechts – Baryshnikov
We’re talking about famous male dancers, so we must bring Baryshnikov to the table. His pure technique and charisma made him an incredible Albrecht. We already featured his Act II Variation during Giselle week, so here he is in Don Quixote. Charisma, indeed.
Daily Dance Break: Famous Albrechts
The title role in Giselle is regarded as the one of the most difficult in ballet, requiring impeccable technique and supreme acting from the leading ballerina. The same is true for Albrecht, the male lead in Giselle. He must convincingly express joy, sorrow, fear and true love all in the span of a 3 hour… Read More
Daily Dance Break: Four Elements Week – Fire
An amazing fire dance as the finale of Four Elements Week
Daily Dance Break: Four Elements Week – Earth
Pina Bausch’s “Rite of Spring” **WARNING: This video gets NSFW (Not Safe For Work) at about the 4:30 mark***