Archive - The Dance Lens with Cynthia Dragoni

Review: ABT’s Giselle with Olga Smirnova at the Met

A Russian ballerina in exile, a young cast coming into their own, and why this 19th-century ballet still haunts us. Plus where to watch now!

Jun 22 •

11:41

Misty Copeland Announces Retirement as Gonzalo Garcia Takes the Helm in Miami

The Cacophony of Change: Legacy, Transition, and What’s Next in Ballet.

Jun 18 •

5:34

A Review: When Swan Lake Soared—and When It Didn’t

At the Met, Gillian Murphy transcends time—even as Rothbart breaks the spell.

Jun 15 •

Dance & Politics Part 2: When Ballet Broke the Color Line—and Tango Defied the Dictators

Ballet, modern dance, and tango have long been more than entertainment—they're battlegrounds for identity, access, and cultural power. By Cynthia…

Jun 12 •

12:36

May 2025

THE SIREN'S (CONTINUED) CALL

Dance Lens Dispatch & Deep Dive on Preljocaj's Modern Scheherazade.

May 21 •

Elegance & Empire: Dance and Politics Part 1

By Cynthia Dragoni

May 14 •

31:24

Redefining the Stature of Choreography

A Rose for Dance: Why This New Prize Matters

May 10 •

DANCE & FASHION SERIES PART 3: Black Style. Black Movement.

Transformation & Influence in Fashion and Ballet

May 1 •

8:36

April 2025

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