Tag: John Welker
Atlanta Ballet dancer John Welker looks back at his 20-year career
After two decades with the Atlanta Ballet, principal dancer John Welker is pivoting to a new role.
Atlanta Ballet’s Wabi Sabi finds beauty in the natural world
Traditional ballet is rooted in artifice—elaborate costumes, stylized scenery, and formalized movement. Wabi Sabi, Atlanta Ballet’s company-within-a-company, creates innovative performances inspired by the natural world, with all its surprises and flaws.