Yesterday I had the privilege of attending rehearsals at Baryshnikov’s 37 Arts Studios for Benjamin Millepied’s upcoming season at the Joyce. I’ve known Benjamin for a while now, and am constantly amazed at his ability to not only maintain a career as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, but to choreograph for world renowned companies like Pacific Northwest Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and, most recently, Paris Opera Ballet as well. I had a great time photographing the rehearsal yesterday (which was filled with old co-workers of mine from ABT), and I insist that you pick up your tickets to see the show! It’s not often that you get to watch world-caliber classical ballet dancers up close and personal in a theater like the Joyce. Add in the fact that they will be performing Benjamin’s choreography and it’s bound to be a memorable evening!

(Isabella Boylston)

(Celine Cassone and Blaine Hoven)

(Celine Cassone and Blaine Hoven)

(Isabella Boylston and Maria Ricetto)

(Alex Hammoudi and Maria Ricetto)

(Alex Hammoudi and Maria Ricetto)

(Amanda McKerrow)

(Benjamin Millepied and Celine Cassone)

(Blaine Hoven and Celine Cassone)

(Benjamin Millepied and Alex Hammoudi)

(Isabella Boylston and Cory Stearns)

(Blaine Hoven)