If you want to see American ballet at its best, there’s nothing better than the choreography of George Balanchine. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet seeks to remind the audience of that with three of his works at The Kennedy Center. They'll perform two different all-Balanchine mixed repertory programs the company will present over the remainder of the holiday week and weekend. Often referred to as the father of American ballet, Balanchine found a muse in Suzanne... more ›

With poignant lines such as "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye," who couldn't love The Little Prince? A French classic by Antoine de Saint Exupery, it has been translated into more than 160 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, and I was excited to hear that the Washington Ballet was bringing their adaptation to the stage. With choreography... more ›

Complimented by the skill of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, the All-Russian program began with Balanchine's Allegro Brillante, with music by Tchaikovsky. The flawless Principal Dancers Miranda Weese and Damian Woetzel, supported by an elegant corps de ballet, was impressive. Weese's arms floated so delicately during the piece that one wondered if they in fact weighed nothing. more ›

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Don't forget to check out the music picks for this weekend; they include Clem Snide, Secret Machines, Lou Barlow, and Ambulance Ltd. Otherwise, read on! more ›