FLASH FOOTAGE // “The grid created a wonderful solid for the slightest movement to go against,” shared former Principal Dancer Maria Calegari, who originated this pas de deux alongside Bart Cook in Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces. “It’s kind of what you see when you put a net over—it’s a magical lighting technique. But this net was enormous. So it created this fantastic illusion of amplifying the movement. And then with the silhouette picture at the end, it became a real integral part.” Experience the illusion during Glass Pieces on remaining Contemporary Choreography I programs through May 25. #nycb75th @unityphelan #unityphelan #adriandanchigwaring #jeromerobbins #glasspieces @philipglass #philipglass #ballet #dance #ballerina #pointeshoes #nycb #nycballet #newyorkcityballet
FLASH FOOTAGE // Unity Phelan skims the stage’s surface supported by fellow Principal Dancer Andrew Veyette in Christopher Wheeldon’s This Bitter Earth. Experience the humanely harmonious pas de deux during the Contemporary Choreography II program, onstage today through May 26 only. #nycb75th @wheeldony #christopherwheeldon @unityphelan #unityphelan @andiev1 #thisbitterearth @maxrichtermusic #maxrichter #dinahwashington @reidbartelme #reidbartelme #ballet #ballerina #dance #pointeshoes #nycb #nycballet #newyorkcityballet
FLASH FOOTAGE // Principal Dancers Unity Phelan and Roman Mejia are the belle and beau of the ball in this clip from George Balanchine’s Liebeslieder Walzer. The ballroom-ballet is onstage only twice more this winter. Reserve tickets to see it on the All Balanchine program at the #linkinbio. #nycb75th @unityphelan #unityphelan @roman.julian.mejia #romanmejia #balanchine #brahms #liebesliederwalzer #ballet #dance #pointeshoes #ballerina #nycb #nycballet #newyorkcityballet
A POLYPHONIA move that is not in Polyphonia 🤭@wheeldony
On today, the 90th Anniversary of “Serenade”, I remember not only the amazing moments on stage during the ballet, but the people who I’ve shared these moments with. I was lucky enough to have the first @nycballet show I ever attended begin with Serenade and I fell in love. The abandon, the clarity, the cohesion in spirit, it all looked like it felt so good and was truly beautiful to behold. I watched @janieclaire spin and leap and waltz all over the stage, eating up all the space. When I got the chance to dance the corps of Serenade, I relished in every moment. I loved feeling the beating heart of the piece and being on stage with all the amazing dancers I looked up to so much. Fast forward a number of years and I got the chance to learn and perform the Dark Angel under careful supervision from the most amazing coaches and mentors. Dancing alongside friends I so admire and also dancing with my now husband made this moment extra special. Last year, I danced the waltz girl for the first time. My throat swelled up when I ran in as though late. I couldn’t believe I was there, doing the role that made me fall madly in love with Balanchine and New York City Ballet. I kept telling myself, don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry, this show was filmed for PBS and I didn’t know if they were doing a close up. Having that film will always be special, my first time the role I had seen years before. I’m so grateful my life has lead me to this place, getting to work with so many coaches, mentors and ballerinas on this beautiful ballet- getting to stand in the spot that I watched all those years ago- and hopefully allowing another young, hopeful, 13 year old to fall in love with it just like I did.
On today, the 90th Anniversary of “Serenade”, I remember not only the amazing moments on stage during the ballet, but the people who I’ve shared these moments with. I was lucky enough to have the first @nycballet show I ever attended begin with Serenade and I fell in love. The abandon, the clarity, the cohesion in spirit, it all looked like it felt so good and was truly beautiful to behold. I watched @janieclaire spin and leap and waltz all over the stage, eating up all the space. When I got the chance to dance the corps of Serenade, I relished in every moment. I loved feeling the beating heart of the piece and being on stage with all the amazing dancers I looked up to so much. Fast forward a number of years and I got the chance to learn and perform the Dark Angel under careful supervision from the most amazing coaches and mentors. Dancing alongside friends I so admire and also dancing with my now husband made this moment extra special. Last year, I danced the waltz girl for the first time. My throat swelled up when I ran in as though late. I couldn’t believe I was there, doing the role that made me fall madly in love with Balanchine and New York City Ballet. I kept telling myself, don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry, this show was filmed for PBS and I didn’t know if they were doing a close up. Having that film will always be special, my first time the role I had seen years before. I’m so grateful my life has lead me to this place, getting to work with so many coaches, mentors and ballerinas on this beautiful ballet- getting to stand in the spot that I watched all those years ago- and hopefully allowing another young, hopeful, 13 year old to fall in love with it just like I did.
On today, the 90th Anniversary of “Serenade”, I remember not only the amazing moments on stage during the ballet, but the people who I’ve shared these moments with. I was lucky enough to have the first @nycballet show I ever attended begin with Serenade and I fell in love. The abandon, the clarity, the cohesion in spirit, it all looked like it felt so good and was truly beautiful to behold. I watched @janieclaire spin and leap and waltz all over the stage, eating up all the space. When I got the chance to dance the corps of Serenade, I relished in every moment. I loved feeling the beating heart of the piece and being on stage with all the amazing dancers I looked up to so much. Fast forward a number of years and I got the chance to learn and perform the Dark Angel under careful supervision from the most amazing coaches and mentors. Dancing alongside friends I so admire and also dancing with my now husband made this moment extra special. Last year, I danced the waltz girl for the first time. My throat swelled up when I ran in as though late. I couldn’t believe I was there, doing the role that made me fall madly in love with Balanchine and New York City Ballet. I kept telling myself, don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry, this show was filmed for PBS and I didn’t know if they were doing a close up. Having that film will always be special, my first time the role I had seen years before. I’m so grateful my life has lead me to this place, getting to work with so many coaches, mentors and ballerinas on this beautiful ballet- getting to stand in the spot that I watched all those years ago- and hopefully allowing another young, hopeful, 13 year old to fall in love with it just like I did.
On today, the 90th Anniversary of “Serenade”, I remember not only the amazing moments on stage during the ballet, but the people who I’ve shared these moments with. I was lucky enough to have the first @nycballet show I ever attended begin with Serenade and I fell in love. The abandon, the clarity, the cohesion in spirit, it all looked like it felt so good and was truly beautiful to behold. I watched @janieclaire spin and leap and waltz all over the stage, eating up all the space. When I got the chance to dance the corps of Serenade, I relished in every moment. I loved feeling the beating heart of the piece and being on stage with all the amazing dancers I looked up to so much. Fast forward a number of years and I got the chance to learn and perform the Dark Angel under careful supervision from the most amazing coaches and mentors. Dancing alongside friends I so admire and also dancing with my now husband made this moment extra special. Last year, I danced the waltz girl for the first time. My throat swelled up when I ran in as though late. I couldn’t believe I was there, doing the role that made me fall madly in love with Balanchine and New York City Ballet. I kept telling myself, don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry, this show was filmed for PBS and I didn’t know if they were doing a close up. Having that film will always be special, my first time the role I had seen years before. I’m so grateful my life has lead me to this place, getting to work with so many coaches, mentors and ballerinas on this beautiful ballet- getting to stand in the spot that I watched all those years ago- and hopefully allowing another young, hopeful, 13 year old to fall in love with it just like I did.
Can’t wait to dance Liturgy in Chicago next week @harristheaterchicago @nycballet March 20th, 22nd & 23rd 2024 📸 @erinbaiano
Winter Season 2024 ✅ @nycballet
I always feel so lucky on my birthday, and this year, I want to focus on helping those in need. Join me in donating to @savethechildren as the best birthday gift ever. 🎈💗🎂 📸: @karolinakuras
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Thank you, London ❤️ Had a blast dancing @sadlers_wells and spending time with friends and family. Thank you to the amazing audiences who came to see us dance! Looking forward to coming back, hopefully soon! 1: tourist-ing around the city 🏴 2: spending some lovely time with family 😘 3: getting to meet my pointe shoe maker at Freed 😲 4: a live action shot of my pointe shoes being made! 🩰 5: my barre buddies at the Royal Ballet for ballet class 💓 6: at The Box with good friends 🕺 7: our all green meal 🫒🥗 8: Sassy showing us all around 🛍️
Unity Phelan and Joseph Gordon in Jérôme Robbins’s Afternoon of a Faun New York City Ballet Photo by Paul Kolnik
Excited to step back into this magical world tonight ✨#AMidsummerNightsDream @nycballet
Excited to step back into this magical world tonight ✨#AMidsummerNightsDream @nycballet
Excited to step back into this magical world tonight ✨#AMidsummerNightsDream @nycballet
Get ready with me for the School of American Ballet’s Winter Ball 💖 All beauty products are @welovecoco #chanelbeautypartner
