new york city ballet – A Ballet Education

By David King Sep 18, 2018

Off With Their Heads…

The internet has fueled the fire, and it seems now, that with City Ballet about to open tonight, we are demanding for their heads. Anyone who has ever danced for … Continue reading Off With Their Heads…

This Week In Ballet…

It is the first week of 2018, and it already has me thinking… a lot. Between Peter Martins retiring, YAGP Philadelphia being postponed, YAGP Seattle underway, new job offers, new … Continue reading This Week In Ballet…

By David King Dec 21, 2017December 28, 2017

The Ballet Shake Up of 2017

This year has been a whirlwind. Four years ago we had a shake up in changes in the Artistic world of Ballet as dancers and directors shuffled among the companies. … Continue reading The Ballet Shake Up of 2017

By David King Apr 25, 2017April 28, 2017

Reflecting on things…

First off, I want to thank everyone who supported my trip to the YAGP. It really was a humbling experience, and for that, I am forever thankful. After the YAGP, … Continue reading Reflecting on things…

By David King Jun 23, 2016

And the envelope please… a Ballet Education’s Ballet Awards 2016

Each year as the season ends a history disappears. As a dancer, it means that the applause is over, that all of your hard work, hours of rehearsals, performances and … Continue reading And the envelope please… a Ballet Education’s Ballet Awards 2016

By David King Feb 24, 2016February 24, 2016

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO… the top 10 ballet companies in the world

With the Oscars around the corner, it means it is time for a Ballet Education’s award season. With that about to happen, after two years of hesitantly writing a list of actual top ten companies… I have given in.

By David King Feb 22, 2016February 22, 2016

#BalletPolitics

Between racism, sexism, and body types… The real politics of ballet boil down to one thing: favoritism. After the recent performance of Los Angeles Ballet’s DON Q, I realized that favoritism may be the downfall of ballet…

By David King Jul 5, 2015

Not Bad.

After two hip surgeries, and not dancing in like 5 years, and gaining like 20 pounds… Exploring Arabesque on the beach while storming… On another note, I hope you had … Continue reading Not Bad.

By David King Jun 10, 2015

Ballet Needs to Stop Making Me Mad Late at Night…

#BLOOP … Tonight I was reminded why I started my blog…. (http://aballeteducation.com/2014/07/07/firstpost) Then… as the 2015-2016 season is being announced, once again I am like flabbergasted and irritated with ballet. … Continue reading Ballet Needs to Stop Making Me Mad Late at Night…