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The Washington Ballet is proud to collaborate again with the S&R Foundation for our upcoming production of Director's Cut which will feature S&R Artist-in-Residence, pianist Ryo Yanagitani. One of Canada's most promising concert artists, Yanagitani's recent success includes winning the gold medal at the 10th San Antonio International Piano Competition.

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“I created State of Wonder on The Washington Ballet ten years ago and the work, while abstract, is influenced by several things: Glenn Gould's The Goldberg Variations; reflections upon how we as contemporary people living in a contemporary world relate to our classical past; and Bach's music itself,” shares Septime Webre about his piece State of Wonder. Catch State of Wonder part of Director's Cut, Feb. 24-28 http://ow.ly/XXIbv Photo: Ayano Kimura and Andile Ndlovu by Dean Alexander

The Washington Ballet Summer Intensive Program Overview

Just a few dates left to audition to join our Summer Intensive Program! #summerintensive http://ow.ly/Y5Nx9 Check out our upcoming audition dates and locations: https://www.washingtonballet.org/summer-programs

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We are excited to have Darrell Grand Moultrie as one of the choreographers featured in DiverseDance. A recipient of the 2007 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award, Darrell has choreographed for a wide range of performers and companies. Most recently he was selected as one of the choreographers for Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour as well as to co-choreograph the new musical Invisible Thread directed by Diane Paulus at Second Stage Theatre in NYC. As a performer Darrell has appeared on Broadway in shows such as Hairspray, Aida and Billy Elliot. DiverseDance is part of theNEWmovement series, March. 4-5. Grab tickets for this must-see event here: http://ow.ly/YaSDX Photo Credit: Cyndy Maasen

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The Washington School of Ballet was once again awarded the title of ‘Outstanding School’ at the Pittsburgh regional YAGP! Awards also included '1st Place Ensemble’, top individual placements and TWSB resident choreographer, Mimmo Miccolis, was again named ‘Outstanding Choreographer'. Congratulations to TWSB Director Kee Juan Han, his staff and students! #TWB #TWSB #dance #YAGP #MimmoMiccolis TWSB received the following awards: First Place Senior Classical Women: Reina Miyata Top 12 Senior Classical Women: Brianna Sosa, Ashlianne Shigley, Katharine Lee, Nono Kinouchi Top 12 Senior Contemporary Women: Reina Miyata, Maya Harr First Place Senior Classical Men: Rafael Bejarano Second Place Senior Classical Men: Aidan Carrasquel Top 6 Senior Classical Men: Keith Newman, Haowei Zhu, Ryuichi Toyota First Place Senior Contemporary Men: Aidan Carrasquel Top 6 Senior Contemporary Men: Haowei Zyu Top 12 Junior Classical Women: Emily Hester First Place Pas de Deux: Gabriel Hearn-Desautels, Renge Fujimori Third Place Pas de Deux: Aidan Carrasquel, Nono Kinouchi First Place Ensemble Outstanding Choreographer: Mimmo Miccolis Outstanding School

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TWB Artistic Director Septime Webre is also the choreographer for State of Wonder, part of Director's Cut. Webre's witty piece of 32 intricate dance translations are set to Bach's iconic Goldberg Variations performed live. Said Webre on his musical inspiration:

The Washington Ballet Summer Intensive Program Overview

We invite you to audition and join our Summer Intensive Program. http://ow.ly/Y5Nx9 Check out our upcoming audition dates and locations! https://www.washingtonballet.org/summer-programs

Celebrating African American Women & Dance

Watch TWB @ THEARC dance at the White House now as part of the event 'Celebrating African American Women & Dance'! Streaming live: http://ow.ly/Y5Kza #BlackHistoryMonth #DanceAtTheWhiteHouse

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We invite you to audition and join our Summer Intensive Program. Check out our upcoming audition dates and locations! http://ow.ly/Y5Nx9

The Washington Ballet @ thearc will dance at the White House today! Streaming live @ 3:30PM. ow.ly/Y5f5o #BlackHistoryMonth #DanceAtTheWhiteHouse

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Company member Nicole Graniero shared her thoughts on dancing in Director's Cut: Feb. 24-28 at the Kennedy Center: http://ow.ly/XXDo5

Mimmo Miccolis Choreographer

Good luck to Mimmo Miccolis and our TWSB dancers at YAGP! #TWB #TWSB #MimmoMiccolis #dance #YAGP