Charles Askegard has spent his career perfecting the work of George Balanchine – first as a dancer with NYCB and now as the Philadelphia Ballet’s rehearsal director. The company will be presenting Bold Brilliant Balanchine as part of its commitment to honoring and celebrating its rich Balanchine roots. Askegard spoke about the upcoming program and his time with the Philadelphia Ballet.
View More Philadelphia Ballet’s Charles Askegard on the Brilliance of Balanchine
The performance on opening night proved that Pennsylvania Ballet is now one of the top ballet companies in the world.
View More LA BAYADERE (PA Ballet): Overcoming criticism
A brilliant NUTCRACKER shows the company’s heightened artistry.
View More George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER (PA Ballet): Much more than a holiday tradition
A thrilling reprise from Pennsylvania Ballet
View More DON QUIXOTE (PA Ballet):
Angel Corella’s restaging preserves the tradition of the classic ballet and manifests true love onstage.
View More GISELLE (PA Ballet): A ballet of true love
It uses the same stage, the same music, and the same settings as previous years, but this year’s NUTCRACKER is even more convincing and more magical than before.
View More George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER (PA Ballet): Showcasing the next great talents
The ballet shows the brave and caring intention of artistic director Angel Corella to the company and the Philadelphia ballet fans.
View More CINDERELLA (PA Ballet): Enchanting ballet magic
Based on the beloved novel, Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, DON QUIXOTE has been one of the most popular and challenging ballets for over a century.
View More DON QUIXOTE (PA Ballet): Love and passion, Spanish style