Take in a dance-inspired museum exhibit, and museum-inspired dance by Sarah L. Kaufman

Fill your dance card at no charge at the Hirshhorn. Plus, a formal show that won't break the bank.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:18pm on June 1, 2018☆⚑

The Jerome Robbins revolution: He found his angels on the Manhattan streets by Sarah L. Kaufman

The common man and common woman got their due in the New York City Ballet's tribute program performed at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on April 1, 2018☆⚑

Turmoil continues even after New York City Ballet chief hands in resignation by Sarah L. Kaufman

Peter Martins faces a new DWI charge as well as misconduct allegations.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:12pm on January 2, 2018☆⚑

ABT principal dancer Marcelo Gomes resigns amid misconduct investigation by Sarah L. Kaufman

The unspecified allegation does not involve "the ABT community," board chair says.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:06pm on December 21, 2017☆⚑

What's it like to dance 'The Nutcracker'? It's a marathon of pain. by Sarah L. Kaufman

Corns, sickness, kids having accidents. But the real killer is the fake snow.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:48pm on December 20, 2017☆⚑

New York City Ballet leader to take leave amid sexual, violence allegations by Sarah L. Kaufman

Peter Martins, heir to Balanchine, denies claims.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:42pm on December 7, 2017☆⚑

2017's best dance: The year when powerful women seized the spotlight by Sarah L. Kaufman

Great moments onstage from Julie Kent, Tiler Peck, Carmen de Lavallade and others.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:04am on December 7, 2017☆⚑

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes': Lovely when focused on what he knows best by Sarah L. Kaufman

The film adaptation is beautifully danced and well-designed, but the storytelling stumbles.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12am on October 11, 2017☆⚑

Sewing secrets into every tutu by Sarah L. Kaufman

Costume designer Judith Hansen soothes artist nerves with silk and sequins.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on September 8, 2017☆⚑

The rise of strong women: Jessica Lang, Wendy Whelan & lots of ballerinas by Sarah L. Kaufman

Watch for simplicity and grandeur " and a few hairy legs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on September 8, 2017☆⚑

Christopher K. Morgan steps into big shoes at Dance Place by Sarah L. Kaufman

"We, as a field, have work to do," says the new director.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12pm on August 25, 2017☆⚑

A timely view of Mexican art and identity in vintage works by Anna Sokolow by Sarah L. Kaufman

In July, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh presents "Frida" and tribute to muralist Siqueiros.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on June 2, 2017☆⚑

Washington Ballet unrolls a season of world premieres and masterworks by Sarah L. Kaufman

For 2017-2018: Jerome Robbins, Alexei Ratmansky, live music and return to the Opera House

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48am on May 19, 2017☆⚑

Dance Place taps Christopher K. Morgan as new director by Sarah L. Kaufman

Choreographer/teacher will replace longtime co-directors at vital Brookland arts center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on May 17, 2017☆⚑

Juilliard School names former ballet star Damian Woetzel as president by Sarah L. Kaufman

Woetzel will be the first dancer to lead the prestigious arts institution.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:12pm on May 10, 2017☆⚑

Justin Peck, Misty Copeland curate 'Ballet Across America' series by Sarah L. Kaufman

For the first time, the Kennedy Center taps artists to program a showcase of regional dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:54pm on April 14, 2017☆⚑

The painful truth about those Noguchi stage designs by Sarah L. Kaufman

Think it's a joy to work with the famed sculptor's sets? Ask the Martha Graham dancers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:04pm on February 23, 2017☆⚑

Washington Ballet leaps " with 4 can't-wait-to-see programs " into grandeur by Sarah L. Kaufman

The ambition, variety and quantity of works make this a season of historic reach and significance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06am on February 3, 2017☆⚑

Mariinsky Ballet's 'Little Humpbacked Horse' is rowdy fun at Kennedy Center by Sarah L. Kaufman

An energizing mix of magic and child's play is instilled in Alexei Ratmansky's folk tale.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:18pm on February 1, 2017☆⚑

A show of virtuosos, 'Swan Lake' shimmers with strong women by Sarah L. Kaufman

With fouettes as liberation and Odette as action hero, American Ballet Theatre's staging is right for these times.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on January 30, 2017☆⚑

Poetry in motion: Mariinsky Ballet brings Russian fairy tale to the stage by Sarah L. Kaufman

Alexei Ratmansky on storytelling through dance in "The Little Humpbacked Horse."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on January 27, 2017☆⚑

Triumphant 'La La Land' demonstrates the power of dance to tell a story by Sarah L. Kaufman

Choreography includes nods to such classics as "West Side Story" and "American in Paris."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:04pm on December 30, 2016☆⚑

In Hollywood's golden age, no dancer rivaled Debbie Reynolds's high-stepping joy by Sarah L. Kaufman

Actress wasn't trained as a dancer but outshone her "Singin' in the Rain" co-stars.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on December 29, 2016☆⚑

After 9,000 miles on a motorcycle, Ethan Stiefel had his ballet figured out by Sarah L. Kaufman

Former ABT dancer's new work, Julie Kent's first commission as director of the Washington Ballet, is set to premiere in May at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18am on December 19, 2016☆⚑

Julie Kent heralds an elegant new era for the Washington Ballet by Sarah L. Kaufman

New director seizes the spotlight at 40th Anniversary Celebration with three wardrobe changes " and an announcement.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:52pm on October 3, 2016☆⚑