Simone Forti, Movement Artist Inspired by the Everyday, Dies at 91 by Claudia Bauer

The creator of Dance Constructions that borrowed from sculpture and performance, she was a deep influence in the early 1960s on ideas about what dance could be.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:41pm on July 29, 2026☆⚑

Charles Reinhart, Who Helped Mainstream Modern Dance, Dies at 94 by Claudia Bauer

As the director of the American Dance Festival, he oversaw the growth of diverse dance traditions, both in the United States and abroad.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:23am on July 13, 2025☆⚑

American Ballet Theatre Brings Back Onegin by Claudia Bauer

Cory Stearns dances the title role, and he says, "This ballet is a dancer's ballet."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on June 19, 2024☆⚑

Sarah Stackhouse, Star Interpreter of José Limón, Dies at 87 by Claudia Bauer

Her virtuosic dance technique, natural charisma and compelling acting perfectly suited Mr. Limón's flowing movement style and abstract narrative works.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:29pm on January 17, 2024☆⚑

Janet Panetta, 74, Dies; Admired Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher by Claudia Bauer

She overcame childhood polio to become a dancer with American Ballet Theater, then taught contemporary dancers and members of Pina Bausch's acclaimed company.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:12pm on December 8, 2023☆⚑

How American Ballet Theatre Creates Its World-Class Dancers by Claudia Bauer

The company's training program, called "the pipeline," readies aspiring dancers for the world stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:37pm on October 18, 2023☆⚑

Jennifer Muller, Choreographer Whose Dances Told Human Tales, Dies at 78 by Claudia Bauer

In a postmodern era dominated by minimalism and conceptual themes, her work focused on emotion and storytelling.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:31pm on April 10, 2023☆⚑

Lupe Serrano, Ballerina of Power and Fire, Is Dead at 92 by Claudia Bauer

She danced with Nureyev and dazzled audiences during her 18 years with American Ballet Theater. She later went on to a five-decade career as an admired teacher.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:03pm on January 17, 2023☆⚑

Stephanie Dabney, Electrifying Prima Ballerina, Dies at 64 by Claudia Bauer

A principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem, she was an international star, a memorable Firebird and an inspiration for dancers of color.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:44pm on October 8, 2022☆⚑