Tag: Atlanta Ballet

Most professional athletes adhere to strict meal plans. NBA and NFL players rely on chefs and meal coaches who guide their day-to-day nutrition. Ballet is one of the most athletic art forms, yet even the most prestigious dance programs don’t employ personal chefs.

Seven months into his tenure as executive director of Atlanta Ballet, Tom West saw a line item on the pay scale that didn’t seem right. Dancers entering the company under its apprentice program were paid less than $500 a week. Company leaders noted that apprenticeships are standard practice in the field. But the low-paying program was one of several barriers faced by young dancers from historically underrepresented communities—the very dancers Atlanta Ballet has struggled to attract. Atlanta’s population is close to 50 percent Black, and until recently, Atlanta Ballet’s roster had only a token few Black artists.

We teamed up with ArtsATL to create a must-do arts calendar for this fall.

We asked our friends at ArtsATL to help us create a roundup of the theater performances, art exhibitions, concerts, and other art events you won't want to miss this fall.

We've curated a short list of drive-in and walk-through spaces—plus one streamable classic—for you and your family to enjoy the holiday season safely.

The best of Atlanta's beauty and fitness trends in 2020, including best new men's spa, high-energy class, virtual trainer, outdoor yoga, and more.

On Tuesday, the mayor implemented new rules for the BeltLine and new graphics showed our national standing. Here’s your Wednesday morning update.

Monica, Anthony Hamilton, Joe, and Tyrese take the stage at State Farm Arena for V-103 Winterfest, while Monday Night Garage celebrates Christmas in Space and the Fox Theatre celebrates its 90th anniversary.

Visit the World of Coke for free, cheer on UGA, and check out Yoyo Ferro's first solo exhibition at Ponce City Market.

Atlanta Ballet dancer Jessica He took a star turn in last year’s world premiere of Craig Davidson’s Remembrance/Hereafter. He will reprise her leading role in the second movement of the performance with the Atlanta Ballet at City Springs, April 12–13.