"Marius Petipa: The Emperor's Ballet Master" by Nadine Meisner; Oxford University Press, $34.95 Not all queers want in their dreams to dance like swans. Even so, the image that probably comes to mind ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook This 19th-century choreographer is the subject of a new biography, “Marius Petipa: The Emperor’s Ballet Master.” By ...

The first life of Petipa in English, Nadine Meisner’s “Marius Petipa: The Emperor’s Ballet Master” is engaging, well-researched and strong on context.

From Swan Lake to The Sleeping Beauty, it's time to look again at the work of Marius Petipa. The choreographer defined the romantic imagery and strict gender roles we associate with ballet.

An entertaining and insightful new documentary, “Marius Petipa: The French Master of Russian Ballet” (streaming May 12 on Amazon Prime and available on iTunes and DVD), explores not only his ...

In a celebration of ballet's rich history and modern influence, the Petipa Heritage Foundationis set to host anawards gala on Sept. 23. The event, dedicated to honoring exceptional ballet dancers ...

The original source of “La Bayadère” is choreographer Marius Petipa. The 19th century Frenchman, often called the father of classical ballet, created more than 50 full-length ballets ...

Alexei Ratmansky’s “Paquita” brings Marius Petipa’s 19th-century style to New York City Ballet through two lenses: his own and George Balanchine’s.

BalletMet Columbus takes on the biggest challenge in classical ballet with its new production of The Sleeping Beauty this weekend at the Ohio Theatre. The famous story ballet – largest of the ...

Joan Acocella reviews Alexei Ratmansky’s vision for Marius Petipa and Tchaikovsky’s "The Sleeping Beauty," at the American Ballet Theatre.

Boston Ballet will open its 62nd anniversary season at the Citizens Opera House with George Balanchine’s “Jewels” and close with Marius Petipa’s “The Sleeping Beauty.” ...