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
Anne says “farewell pointe shoes, hello desk!”
Hi OBT Friends! You haven’t previously heard much from me via the blog, but now that I’m spending less time in pointe shoes I’m looking forward to sharing a bit of my “behind the scenes” perspective. As you may know, I recently retired from my performing career during our recent “Song and Dance” program. My… Read More
Duly Noted: Adolphe Adam… Revolutionary?
Welcome to the first official installment of “Duly Noted,” our new blog feature where we’ll share fun stories and tidbits about the lives of our composers! What’s the connection between the waves of civil unrest sweeping through the Middle East over the past few months, and 19th-century French composer Adolphe Adam, who wrote Giselle? Well,… Read More
