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179 stories by "Sarah L. Kaufman"

A new ballet tips 'Evita' Perón off her pedestal by Sarah L. Kaufman

In Ballet Hispánico's "Doña Perón," choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa studies the enigmatic, charismatic Argentine icon.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:12pm on December 1, 2022[SHARE]

Cracking open 'The Nutcracker's' dark Russian past by Sarah L. Kaufman

Behind the holiday classic lies an unsavory history that may change the way you think about it.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18am on November 25, 2022[SHARE]

Christmas whirls into town with Kansas City Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' by Sarah L. Kaufman

At the Kennedy Center, comic toys and clever animals steal the show in a "Nutcracker" production especially geared for children.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:32pm on November 24, 2022[SHARE]

'Hamilton' choreographer couldn't find a show he liked. So he wrote one. by Sarah L. Kaufman

"I only want to write things that move," says Andy Blankenbuehler, writer-director-choreographer of off-Broadway's "Only Gold."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on November 17, 2022[SHARE]

For dancers performing in museums, first rule is: Don't bump into art by Sarah L. Kaufman

Resident choreographers add physical verve to the static world of art exhibitions. But carefully. Very carefully.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:33am on October 28, 2022[SHARE]

Mark Morris's tribute to Burt Bacharach is what the world needs now by Sarah L. Kaufman

Nothing is as it seems with this brilliant dance journey performed at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:03pm on October 27, 2022[SHARE]

Russia's Bolshoi, Mariinsky cancel top choreographer Alexei Ratmansky by Sarah L. Kaufman

The name of the Vladimir Putin critic was removed from his ballets in the Russian companies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:07pm on October 21, 2022[SHARE]

'13 Tongues' is not enough to tell a story, but the vibe is glorious by Sarah L. Kaufman

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre captivates with the extravagant beauty of its dancers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:55pm on October 21, 2022[SHARE]

Washington Ballet artistic director Julie Kent is stepping down by Sarah L. Kaufman

She departs next year to become one of the artistic directors of the Houston Ballet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:55pm on October 21, 2022[SHARE]

Dancemaker Mark Morris's homage to Burt Bacharach was no light lift by Sarah L. Kaufman

The choreographer has created "The Look of Love," an homage to the 1960s-70s pop hitmaker that his company will perform at the Kennedy Center from Oct. 26-29.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:07am on October 21, 2022[SHARE]

McCarthyism silenced this Black icon. Now dancers are making noise. by Sarah L. Kaufman

One of the nation's top entertainers, Hazel Scott blew up piano jazz in the 1940s. Then she vanished. A Washington arts presenter and Dance Theatre of Harlem are launching a revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:13am on October 14, 2022[SHARE]

United Ukrainian Ballet to make U.S. debut at Kennedy Center in February by Sarah L. Kaufman

The classical company of war exiles will dance new "Giselle" by famed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky; guest stars include top ballerina Christine Shevchenko.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:19pm on October 13, 2022[SHARE]

Marilyn Monroe was a great dancer. You wouldn't know it from 'Blonde.' by Sarah L. Kaufman

Plus, nine more things you should remember about her, Hollywood history and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:43am on September 23, 2022[SHARE]

The artful messaging of the queen's funeral: The monarchy endures by Sarah L. Kaufman

This was a theater of power, its purpose to show unshakable continuity as the gears of state and crown still smoothly wheel around.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:55pm on September 19, 2022[SHARE]

Beloved dancer's death on Ukraine battlefield underscores cost of war by Sarah L. Kaufman

Dancer and teacher Oleksandr Shapoval, a father of two who volunteered for the army, is remembered as "a pure and bright soul."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:25am on September 16, 2022[SHARE]

In promising fall dance trend, real-life figures inspire the lineup by Sarah L. Kaufman

The art and legacies of Burt Bacharach, Eva Peron, Maya Lin and musician/activist Hazel Scott spark works around the region.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:05am on September 8, 2022[SHARE]

Six drag queens you should be following on YouTube by Sarah L. Kaufman

These expert entertainers offer it all: Transformation. Barbiecore. Activism.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:24am on August 29, 2022[SHARE]

Solange Knowles makes perfect sense as New York City Ballet composer by Sarah L. Kaufman

The Grammy-winning artist, the latest of NYCB's major music collaborators, is deeply creative with an appetite for dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:07am on August 18, 2022[SHARE]

So you think I can dance? by Sarah L. Kaufman

Our dance critic tried 15 dance apps. Here's what she learned, and her top picks for fine-tuning your moves.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on August 5, 2022[SHARE]

Tips from dance stars for sore summer feet by Sarah L. Kaufman

New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck and others offer hard-won wisdom on blisters, flip-flops, foot funk and ice buckets.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:18am on July 30, 2022[SHARE]

New Washington Ballet dances try to solve puzzles of life and death by Sarah L. Kaufman

Washington Ballet unveils world premieres by Jessica Lang, Brett Ishida and Mthuthuzeli November, and bids farewell to two longtime dancers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:03pm on June 23, 2022[SHARE]

In a terrible week, the much-needed balm of 'Midsummer Night's Dream' by Sarah L. Kaufman

At the Kennedy Center, Tiler Peck and Sara Mearns lead an excellent cast in Balanchine's version of the Shakespeare comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:18pm on June 10, 2022[SHARE]

Creating a space for ballet dancers 'where Blackness is not an issue' by Sarah L. Kaufman

"Reframing the Narrative," at the Kennedy Center June 14-19, pulls together an all-star team of Black dancers and choreographers from around the world for performances and other public event…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:33am on June 10, 2022[SHARE]

Summer dance means fresh air and fresh ideas in motion by Sarah L. Kaufman

Outdoor highlights include American Dance Festival, Chicago SummerDance, Jacob's Pillow and Bard SummerScape

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:06am on June 2, 2022[SHARE]

Susan Jaffe might blow up the entire way we think about ballet by Sarah L. Kaufman

The former ballerina's vision for American Ballet Theatre could bring the acclaimed company into the 21st century.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:54am on May 23, 2022[SHARE]
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