Arielle Ostry

A Distinct Theatricality Mastered

New York City Ballet

A Distinct Theatricality Mastered

“Glass Pieces”, “Fancy Free”, “The Four Seasons”
New York City Ballet 
Opera House
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, DC
March 31, 2018 (matinee performance)

The New York City Ballet’s second 2018 program at the Kennedy Center this past Saturday paid homage to the legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins by showcasing three of his ballets which varied greatly in style, yet presented a consistent, unique performance quality. The charisma of the dancers, while partly due
By Arielle Ostry
When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide

"A Few Worlds"
Nancy Havlik's Dance Performance Group
Dance Place
Washington, DC
March 3, 2018


As an anthology of performance, “A Few Worlds” encompassed a diversity of works from Nancy Havlik’s Performance Dance Group. These pieces, while introducing a variety of movement quality, subject matter, and auditory accompaniment, were all thoroughly enriched by assorted approaches to artistic collaboration. The evening celebrated the intricacies of dance and human interaction, and included video projection, spoken poetry, and multiple live
By Arielle Ostry
Revisiting a Familiar Tale

Revisiting a Familiar Tale

“Romeo & Juliet”
The Washington Ballet
Opera House
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C.
February 17, 2018


John Cranko’s “Romeo & Juliet” performed by the Washington Ballet this past Saturday, like all performances based upon these two star-crossed lovers, was marinated in dramatic irony. Most, if not all, audience members knew the fate of the gentle Juliet and her fair Romeo, yet despite this certainty, the anticipation of the afternoon performance was
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