LOURDES LOPEZ / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Bugaku Girl Talk

Oct 15, 2010 Comments

Wigs, robes, tutus, and bikinis in a dressing room can only mean one thing: Bugaku! The Company is performing this George Balanchine piece in Program I of the 25th Anniversary Season which opens today! Sara Esty, Zoe Zien, Ashley Knox, and Leigh-Ann Esty had a chat about what it’s like to dance in the corps of this erotic ballet, and who was present during rehearsals.

Don’t miss the first program of the most exciting season yet, which also includes Jerome Robbins’ Fanfare and George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations.

Meet the Dancers – Zoe Zien

Oct 6, 2010 Comments

Valse Fantaisie (1953). Choreography by George Balanchine. © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Leigh-Ann Esty.
Enjoying Pointe Magazine's article on Patricia Delgado. : )

Corps member Zoe Zien dances in Valse Fantaisie (1953)

Jan 13, 2010 Comments

Zoe Zien took the stage on opening night of Program II with fellow corps de ballet dancers Sara Esty and Jennifer Lauren in Valse Fantaisie (1953). These are very coveted roles since principal dancers are usually the ones who dance them. Zoe talked to us about this very exciting opportunity.

MCB Photos

<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/6918626454/\" title=\"The Steadfast Tin Soldier\"><img src=\"http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5031/6918626454_b4b96ae6dd_m.jpg\" width=\"159\" height=\"240\" alt=\"The Steadfast Tin Soldier\" /></a></p><p>Miami City Ballet dancers in The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Mark Elias.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/6918625704/\" title=\"Symphonic Dances\"><img src=\"http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5350/6918625704_708be4f227_m.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"111\" alt=\"Symphonic Dances\" /></a></p><p>Miami City Ballet dancers in Symphonic Dances. Photo © Joe Gato.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/6918625038/\" title=\"Symphonic Dances\"><img src=\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/6918625038_ea6bcaeb03_m.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" alt=\"Symphonic Dances\" /></a></p><p>Miami City Ballet dancers in Symphonic Dances. Photo © Joe Gato.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/7064708845/\" title=\"Dances at a Gathering\"><img src=\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7064708845_d9e91e9daa_m.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Dances at a Gathering\" /></a></p><p>Renato Penteado and Katia Carranza in Dances at a Gathering. Choreography by Jerome Robbins. Photo © Alexandre Dufaur.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/6918629742/\" title=\"Dances at a Gathering\"><img src=\"http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5072/6918629742_7c5b212c71_m.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"204\" alt=\"Dances at a Gathering\" /></a></p><p>Carlos Guerra and Katia Carranza in Dances at a Gathering. Choreography by Jerome Robbins. Photo © Alexandre Dufaur.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/7064708679/\" title=\"Dances at a Gathering\"><img src=\"http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5446/7064708679_198d1c04da_m.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Dances at a Gathering\" /></a></p><p>Katia Carranza and Renato Penteado in Dances at a Gathering. Photo © Joe Gato.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/6918632380/\" title=\"Slaughter on Tenth Avenue\"><img src=\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/6918632380_c1429b2418_m.jpg\" width=\"202\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Slaughter on Tenth Avenue\" /></a></p><p>Jennifer Kronenberg in Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Steven Caras.</p>
<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/people/miamicityballet/\">Miami City Ballet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamicityballet/7064701835/\" title=\"Symphonic Dances\"><img src=\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7064701835_56889410e4_m.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" alt=\"Symphonic Dances\" /></a></p><p>Miami City Ballet dancers in Symphonic Dances. Photo © Joe Gato.</p>