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How Star Choreographer Justin Peck Became King of the Dance

As Justin Peck’s “Illinoise” lands on Broadway, the star choreographer and director talks Spielberg, Tony Awards, grief, and how dance is at the heart of his film directing debut.

Tim Teeman

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ON POINTE

The Reformation x NYC Ballet Collab Is Peak Balletcore

Reformation and the New York City Ballet collaborated on a 19-piece ballet-inspired capsule collection full of lace, tulle, silk, and demure dancewear.

Layne Van Vranken

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Ex-NYC Ballet Head Rakes in Millions Years After Resignation

Martins has reportedly been paid more than $2.8 million in the four years since he resigned over sexual harassment and abuse allegations.

Mark Alfred

Mr. B

This Russian Genius Singlehandedly Created American Ballet

George Balanchine loved Fred Astaire, Native American dancing, and the long-legged kicks of American cheerleaders, and he blended it magically with classic Russian ballet.

Nicolaus Mills

HIGH KICK

New York City Dancers Prepare to Reveal All in New Census

Conceived by Dance/NYC, the census hopes to illuminate systemic inequities, discover more about working conditions for dancers, and get a better sense of average wages.

Helen Holmes

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En Pointe

Ballerinas Secretly Ruled Fashion Trends for Over 50 Years

A new exhibit, filled with richly detailed tutus and costumes, makes the case for ballerinas as the 20th century’s greatest fashion muses—even shaping how we dress today.

Alaina Demopoulos