by Steve Sucato On an unseasonably warm afternoon last December at BalletMet’s studios in Columbus, Ohio, artistic director Edwaard Liang is teaching three male/female couples a pas de deux from his 2008 ballet Age of Innocence. Liang quickly demonstrates a series of steps, but when he sees the men having trouble with a particularly difficult
by Maggie Foyer Dresden, on the eastern border of Germany, has been called Venice on the Elbe. It’s well-deserving of the title as it boasts a distinguished cultural history. Caspar David Friedrich was one of the many painters who made their career there and the city abounds in fine art. Dresden was also a champion
by Karen Barr The creation of a tutu, that iconic symbol of ballet, requires the expertise of a seasoned cutter and stitcher; they are time consuming and expensive to make. Despite their enduring popularity, budget cuts within the arts have led to fewer new tutus being built; with so few opportunities to practise, the concern