William forsythe

Choreography is a curious and deceptive term. The word itself, like the processes it describes, is elusive, agile, and maddeningly unmanageable.

Makarova was one of the great Russian defectors of the 70’s. Along with Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov, she made the «leap» to the West in search of artistic freedom.So Makarova was probably THE ballerina at the time, although her partners would sometimes get more press. But not because of what was happening onstage. Por ... Leer más

Choreography is a curious and deceptive term. The word itself, like the processes it describes, is elusive, agile, and maddeningly unmanageable.

Choreography is a curious and deceptive term. The word itself, like the processes it describes, is elusive, agile, and maddeningly unmanageable.

The internationally recognized choreographer discusses his history with the Joffrey Ballet, the de-gendering of ballet, and who – if not him – acts as the true successor to the father of American Ballet.

The Australian Ballet's Steven Heathcote and Nicole Rhodes in William Forsythe's "In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated", 1996. Photography Branco Gaica

William Forsythe, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated Roberto Bolle and Darcey Bussel ph. Alastair Muir

The choreographer has recently made an abrupt change in creative direction — back to ballet. In “Full on Forsythe,” Boston Ballet will show off his new moves.