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When Dance in New York Took Center Stage
Then came the modern-dance pioneer Martha Graham, who founded her company at Carnegie Hall, in 1926. Graham developed a new way of…
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Rosalía Takes the Ballet Flat Revival Literally in Ruched White Dance Shoes
Rosalía made the ballet flat revival more literal on Saturday, arriving at Netflix’s “La Jarana en el Guadalquivir” in Seville in a pair…
Culture
New York City Ballet Premières for the “No Kings” Era
But there is a problem: Beethoven begins to disappear. In the energy and flow of the dancing, the “Eroica” starts to sound like an…
Lifestyle
Lisa Debuts NikeSkims' Rift Satin Shoe, Part of Its First Head-to-toe Dress System
Nike and Skims have taken their collaboration to the next level by debuting their first head-to-toe system of dress, including the…
Lifestyle
Jordan Brand Is Getting Into the Ballet Sneaker Game With a New Model Featuring Ribbon Ties
Jordan Brand is moving from the hardwood floors of basketball to those of ballet. The Jordan Pointe is an aptly named new model getting in…
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Princess Charlotte Slips Into Tory Burch Ballet Flats for Christmas Morning Church Service
The royal family spent their Christmas morning attending a church service together in London. For the holiday occasion, Princess Charlotte…
Culture
Akris’ Albert Kriemler Dresses Dancers for Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert Ballet
Twenty years after their first collaboration for the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert Ballet, Akris’ creative director Albert…
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How to Buy Tickets to New York’s Most Iconic Holiday Performance — ‘George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker’ Ballet — Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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Oprah Takes a Style Note From Queen Camilla With Sole Bliss Pumps at American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Fall Gala
Oprah Winfrey followed in Queen Camilla‘s footsteps and went for comfort in Sole Bliss shoes while attending the American Ballet Theatre…
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Nicole Ari Parker's Louboutins Have a Secret Tie to the Ballet World
Nicole Ari Parker attended the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala in New York City on Wednesday, and her sartorial choices were on-theme…
Fashion
Everyone Cool in New York Is Wearing This New Sneaker Instead of Loafers, Ballet Flats, and Boots
If you're going to let anyone tell you or, better yet, show you what's cool right now, Jacob Elordi is your guy. Over and over again, he's…
Culture
Misty Copeland’s Ballet Send-Off
Sometimes a return is also a farewell. Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, may be the most…
Culture
Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Fox, Nicole Ari Parker and More Attend the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala
The red carpet outside the David H. Koch Theater was a more muted affair than usual on Wednesday evening, as the New York City Ballet…
Culture
Sarah Jessica Parker's Aquazzura Heels Add Shiny Detail to Her Winged Iris Van Herpen Gown for NYC Ballet 2025 Fall Gala
Sarah Jessica Parker arrived at the New York City Ballet‘s 2025 Fall Fashion Gala in Aquazzura heels and jaw-dropping wings. Known for…
Lifestyle
Germaine Acogny Brings Joséphine Baker to Life in Solo at Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
PARIS — “She is dead, she is immortal.” Those words spoken at the funeral of Joséphine Baker became the starting point for…
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LaQuan Smith Suits Up Dancers for ‘DS2 Remix: The Ballet”
If designing a collection, staging a runway show and welcoming celebrity guests weren’t enough for September, LaQuan Smith has designed…
Culture
Not Loafers, Not Ballet Flats—The
Having long-rejected the discomfort that comes from wearing heels all day and night, I’m always on the lookout for flat-shoe trends that…
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Better Than Ballet Flats (and Loafers): The Shoe Trend It Girls in NYC and Paris Will Be Wearing This Fall
There's a feeling I get when I spot a specific jacket detail or shoe silhouette that tells me it'll become a thing, and I trust it…
Fashion
Lola Tung Gives Her Stamp of Approval to the Sneakerina Style With Satin Vivaia Shoes
Lola Tung is the latest celebrity to model the sneakerina hybrid trend, stepping out in New York City on Tuesday wearing a satin lace-up…
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Tory Burch’s Celeb-Loved Ballet Loafers Are On Sale — and Perfect for Stepping Into Fall’s Top Trends
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Top…
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Just Wait—From September, Fashion People Will Swap Ballet Flats For This Trending Autumn Shoe
If you’re looking to dip your toe into a fresh autumn trend, I know exactly where you should begin. Loafers and autumn are a love story we…
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Christie Brinkley Gives the Textured Ballet Flats Trend a Velvet Update in East Hampton
Christie Brinkley brought a flash of tactile color to the East Hampton Library’s 21st Annual Authors Night on Saturday, arriving in a pair…
Fashion
Following in the Steps of Ballet Flats, These Irish Dance Shoes Are Inspiring a New Fashion Trend
Dance and athletic shoes are having quite a moment. After ballerina sneakers and ballet-inspired shoes were among this year’s most popular…
Culture
Jenna Ortega's Latest Red Sole Moment Features Parisian-inspired Ballet Pumps During 'Wednesday' Promotion
Jenna Ortega lifted up a business-ready Willy Chavarria look with a pair of towering Christian Louboutin pumps for an appearance on “Good…