THE MAGAZINE
Interview: Princess Grace Academy’s Luca Branca (Winner of the 2022 Prix de Lausanne Young Creation Award) and Morgan Johnson
From Monte Carlo to Lausanne: Princess Grace Academy students Luca Branca and Morgan Johnson reflect on creativity, collaboration, and finding joy through dance—following Luca’s win at the Prix de Lausanne Young Creation Award.
Relax with Luca and Morgan
What do elite young dancers do when they’re not rehearsing? Luca Branca and Morgan Johnson of the Princess Grace Academy share how they relax beyond the studio.
Couture and Ballet: New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala
At New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala, couture and choreography collide. From George Balanchine to emerging voices like Gianna Reisen, TWoA looks beyond the glamour to ask whether fashion elevates ballet—or steals the spotlight.
Autumn Ballet: Giselle
Often associated with moonlit forests and ghostly brides, Giselle is also an autumn ballet at heart. From harvest dances to heartbreak, TWoA revisits the Romantic classic through the lens of the season that frames its tragedy.
Rudolf Nureyev: The Power of Curiosity
In 1961, curiosity led Rudolf Nureyev to defect from the Soviet Union. It also gave ballet its first true international superstar. Set against the Cold War, his story is as dramatic as the stage itself. Read on for more.
Olga Smirnova: A Ballerina in Protest
Life can change overnight. Once a leading ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre and a glamorous icon of Russian culture, Olga Smirnova suddenly found herself recast as an outcast at home—and a symbol of artistic and human integrity worldwide.
The Joy of Simple Gestures
Choreographer Noah Gelber reflects on dance, daily ritual, and the quiet power of simple gestures. A conversation about self-care, movement, and the Japanese Way of Tea.