A time for Spain. (emergence of classical ballet in Spain)(Column)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: October 1, 1998| Author: Barnes, Clive | Copyright information

The forthcoming production of the ballet 'Don Quixote' by the Ballet de la Comunidad de Madrid in New York City reflects the achievements of Spanish ballet. Artistic Director Victor Ullate is responsible for elevating the technique and maturity of his ballet dancers to international standards.

If memory serves--and the service seems not always so reliable these days--it was Lincoln Kirstein who first suggested that ballet's center, or at least its center of gravity, moved around....

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