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Sep 10, 2012 · When Gelsey Kirkland arrived at American Ballet Theatre in 1974 it was the beginning of the transformation of the company. In much the same way that Mikhail Baryshnikov raised the bar(re) for male dancers, Kirkland created a new paradigm for the modern ballerina.
Legendary ballet dancer Gelsey Kirkland and her husband, dancer Michael Chernov, talk about creating The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet.
Gelsey Kirkland walks toward a group of teenage students in the middle of the studio. The dancers are practicing the tricky hops on pointe at the end of Swanilda’s Act III variation from Coppélia.
Nov 28, 2001 · Gelsey Kirkland caused quite a stir when she left New York City Ballet in 1974. Then a rising star in Balanchine's company, she joined American Ballet Theatre at Mikhail Baryshnikov's behest, and became one of the Russian star's most frequent partners. Baryshnikov's high-wattage performances never outshone Kirkland, however. With her exquisite control, meticulous attention to detail, and heart ...
Dec 20, 2017 · Gelsey Kirkland and Mikhail Baryshnikov in The Nutcracker are simply iconic—two of the world’s most celebrated dancers in the world’s best-loved ballet.Starring as Clara and the Prince in American Ballet Theater’s 1977 made-for-television film, these two superb talents bring both technical and dramatic brilliance to the ballet’s culminating scene.
Dec 15, 2014 · Nutcracker, Grand Pas de Deux1977- American Ballet TheatreStarring Mikhail Baryshnikov & Gelsey Kirkland
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6 reviews and 3 photos of GELSEY KIRKLAND ACADEMY OF CLASSICAL BALLET "Saw a show about Sherlock Holmes (played by a female actor) who did a great job and the rest of the cast played numerous roles throughout the show.
