Julie Kent, sweeping the Washington Ballet forward by Sarah L. Kaufman

As the former ABT dancer readies the first program at her new gig, she eyes the details.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:07pm on September 28, 2016☆⚑

Suzanne Farrell Ballet to disband in 2017 by Sarah L. Kaufman

Farrell, the former New York City Ballet star, plans to teach at expanded Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:55pm on September 21, 2016☆⚑

The stylish imagination behind Christopher Wheeldon's "Cinderella" by Sarah L. Kaufman

The fall dance by the San Francisco Ballet features great minds and grand ambition.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54am on September 9, 2016☆⚑

It's hard to look like a swan when you're doing a wolf turn by Sarah L. Kaufman

In the pursuit of points for difficulty, gymnasts fail to balance athleticism with artistry.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:40pm on August 15, 2016☆⚑

Bloody toes & besties: In summer, dancers get personal on Instagram by Sarah L. Kaufman

There's no wider window onto a dancer's life than Instagram. And in summer, they get personal.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:04am on August 1, 2016☆⚑

Misty Copeland packs Wolf Trap with the power of love by Sarah L. Kaufman

American Ballet Theatre's "Romeo and Juliet," reminding us of tenderness in dark times.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:54pm on July 17, 2016☆⚑

Dancing Juliet: The power, stillness and pain of one of ballet's greatest heroines by Sarah L. Kaufman

Three ballerinas reflect on what makes Juliet the role of a lifetime.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:58pm on July 8, 2016☆⚑

ABT ballerina Xiomara Reyes to lead Washington School of Ballet by Sarah L. Kaufman

Another husband-and-wife team from American Ballet Theatre is moving to Washington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:04pm on June 16, 2016☆⚑

The American Ballet Theatre circles back to Wolf Trap after 31 years. by Sarah L. Kaufman

The ABT will return to Wolf Trap again this summer with 'Romeo and Juliet.'

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:19pm on June 3, 2016☆⚑

Royal Swedish Ballet offers an innovative 'Juliet and Romeo': One for today by Sarah L. Kaufman

Mats Ek's version honors its Renaissance source while tying it directly to our current world.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:43pm on June 2, 2016☆⚑

Mats Ek " the Swedish rebel choreographer who's 'allergic to pretty' by Sarah L. Kaufman

As Royal Swedish Ballet prepares his "Juliet and Romeo," Ek talks about what moves him.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:52pm on May 27, 2016☆⚑

Paul Taylor's vintage works and classic joys by Sarah L. Kaufman

Works from 1970s and '80s feature delight and mystery.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:52pm on May 26, 2016☆⚑

From Washington Ballet Director Julie Kent, an all-star lineup in 2017 by Sarah L. Kaufman

On the agenda are works by Ashton, Ratmansky and Peck, as well as an Opera House debut.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:52am on May 24, 2016☆⚑

With 'Bowie & Queen' Washington Ballet brings solace to goodbye by Sarah L. Kaufman

The final program with Septime Webre as artistic director was bittersweet

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:09pm on May 6, 2016☆⚑

Slackline video offers aerial inspiration for us mistake-prone mortals by Sarah L. Kaufman

An artistic sports video gone viral turns an athlete's slip into a soaring message of resilience.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:39am on May 5, 2016☆⚑

Washington Ballet's Septime Webre turned company into a big tent by Sarah L. Kaufman

The outgoing artistic director helped create a program to bring long-term training to children where they live.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:33pm on May 3, 2016☆⚑

Raucous grandeur in Washington Ballet's 'Carmina Burana' by Sarah L. Kaufman

Lust and love animate 'Carmina Burana,' but 'Theme and Variations' takes the high road.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:10pm on April 15, 2016☆⚑

Fabian Barnes, founder/director of Dance Institute of Washington, dies at 56 by Sarah L. Kaufman

The former Dance Theatre of Harlem soloist devoted his life to teaching ballet to at-risk youth.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:21pm on April 12, 2016☆⚑

Fabian Barnes, founder/director of Dance Institute of Washington, dies at 56 by Sarah L. Kaufman

Former Dance Theatre of Harlem soloist devoted his life to teaching ballet to at-risk youth

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:21pm on April 12, 2016☆⚑

New leadership sought for D.C.'s Dance Place by Sarah L. Kaufman

Carla Perlo, who founded center in 1980, and co-director Deborah Riley to retire in 2017.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:38am on April 9, 2016☆⚑

When the boss is a ballerina: Julie Kent on balancing Washington Ballet top job and family by Sarah L. Kaufman

As Julie Kent plans overhaul of Washington Ballet, she bids farewell to ABT and looks forward to passing on what she's learned there.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38pm on March 30, 2016☆⚑

Washington Ballet's 'Hamlet': Madness without method in it by Sarah L. Kaufman

Ballet by Stephen Mills skims the surface of the play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:38pm on March 30, 2016☆⚑