The gritty, dancehall vibe of some songs seemed a complete departure from the world of ballet and yet was effortlessly integrated with more traditional moments. There was never a moment, even when the ...

This season Manhattan has seen more spins, leaps, foot-twiddles than it ever had before: 14 weeks of Russian ballet. Last week the Russians (two troupes managed by Impresario Sol Hurok) were on tour.