Jennifer Homans appears in the following:
From Louis XIV To St. Petersburg To Lincoln Center: The History of Ballet
Friday, December 05, 2014
Best of 2011: Dance
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Dancer and historian Jennifer Homans - whose own book "Apollo’s Angels" made best-of lists in 2010 – joins us to share the top moments from the world of dance in 2011.
Beatles 2K11: Paul on Pointe
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In what seems like an annual ritual, The Beatles have invaded pop-culture conversations, thanks to a new George Harrison documentary, a John Lennon biography and Paul McCartney’s collaboration with New York City Ballet. In the first of a three-part series, we start with a review of “Ocean’s Kingdom,” McCartney’s first ballet score. We’re joined by Jennifer Homans, dance critic for The New Republic and author of the ballet history “Apollo’s Angels.”
The Tale of Tutus
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ballet - a true storytellers art - is enjoying a moment in the spotlight. Yet few know the origins of a practice that is more than 400 years old. Dancer and historian Jennifer Homans joins us to explore the story of ballet from its Renaissance beginnings -- to her predictions for ballet’s continued life in the 21st century. Her book, "Apollo’s Angels," was named one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of 2010.
History of the Tutu
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Earlier in the week we spoke with Jennifer Homans – the writer and former dancer whose recent book - "Apollo's Angels" - is a very thorough cultural history of ballet. After the show, we received a question on line from listener Gabby from Manhattan. She asked: “How did the tutu become the ballet "uniform"? It is a very unforgiving dress!” Jennifer Homans joins us again to tell us the tale behind the tulle.
The Tale of Tutus
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Ballet - a true storytellers art - is enjoying a moment in the spotlight. Yet few know the origins of a practice that is more than 400 years old. Dancer and historian Jennifer Homans joins us to explore the story of ballet from its Renaissance beginnings -- to her predictions for ballet’s continued life in the 21st century. Her recent book, "Apollo’s Angels," was named one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of 2010.