The ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet: Dancing Shakespeare’s Love Story
Each ballet adaptation of this tale, beyond the three I’ve compared, has merit and beauty all its own, such as...
Famous Works
Pure Energy & Traditional Beauty
Famous Works
The ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet: Dancing Shakespeare’s Love Story
A 2010 production of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Royal Swedish Opera. Shakespeare’s play has been performed in ballets throughout...
Beliefs & Faiths
Tibetan Dance
The Tibetan people’s unique way of traditional living is deeply reflected in their dance. Perhaps the most characteristic feature of...
Classical Dance
Tibetan Costume and Attire
Tibetan attire is a direct reflection of the region’s climate and environment. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its frigid...
Customs & Festivals Heritage & Legacy
Yi Ethnic Dance
One of China’s oldest ethnic groups, the Yi people have a history of some 3,000 years. Today, they live primarily...
Classical Dance
Miao or Hmong Dance
The Miao, or Hmong, is China’s fifth largest ethnic group, and one of the most ancient. Before the Qin Dynasty,...
Classical Dance
Mongolian Dance
Mongolian ethnic dances can be some of the most dynamic and breathtaking numbers in Shen Yun performances. Often set to...
Classical Dance
Les Sylphides – The often forgotten ballet
The Dutch National Ballet Les Sylphides is often confused with the ballet ‘La Sylphide’, which tells the tale of a...
Classical Dance
A Transcendent Art Form: 3 Siblings Join a Cultural Renaissance...
A family of dancers, who found their calling in a 5,000-year-old culture, travel the world showcasing stories that resonate across...
Notable Artists
“Baby Ballerina” Tamara Toumanova
Tamara Toumanova graced her first of several Dance Magazine covers for the May 1936 issue, when the publication was still called The American...