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NYCB Vol. 7 No. 3 - Raymonda Variations
On Raymonda Variations, Balanchine wrote: "The music itself, its grand and generous manner, its joy and playfulness, was for me more than...

Lauryn Johnson
Apr 19, 2023


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 37 - The Four Seasons - Autumn
Earlier, I shared that one of my favorite parts in this ballet is the 4 men in Spring. My other favorite part is the role of the Autumnal...

Lauryn Johnson
May 18, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 9 - Divertimento No. 15
In 1961, after Divertimento had not been performed in 2 years, New York Times dance critic John Martin said: “Indeed, this is a ballet...

Lauryn Johnson
Apr 26, 2022
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