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Pointe Magazine: What to Watch: Jacques d’Amboise on Dancing for Jerome Robbins

"The lasting success of Robbins' dances can be attributed to what d'Amboise sees as the great humanity behind his work; Robbins presented identifiable and relatable characters onstage. To that end, D'Amboise shared that Robbins would often pair him with his wife, fellow NYCB dancer Carolyn George, to get authentic feeling out of them. Some of Robbins tactics, while effective, were less kind. "He would have the dancers come in and say 'You're not allowed to talk to each other or make eye contact today' in his rehearsal," says d'Amboise, "And then one day he says 'And now you can.'"

2018-06-07T19:41:49-04:00May 25th, 2018|

Broadway World: Photo Flash NDI Presents A Celebration of Jerome Robbins Hosted by Jacques d’Amboise and co-directed by Daniel Ulbricht

"Alongside Daniel Ulbricht, the two discussed the intricacies and humanistic nuances of some of Robbins most iconic work which followed by performances of "Fancy Free," "Interplay," "Cage," "Afternoon of a Faun," "Dances at a Gathering," and "Suite of Dances," performed by New York City Ballet principal dancers."

2018-06-25T15:44:19-04:00May 22nd, 2018|

Playbill: Go Inside Upper West Side Story: A Celebration of Jerome Robbins With the National Dance Institute

"The National Dance Institute celebrated Jerome Robbins’ 100th birthday with Upper West Side Story: A Celebration of Jerome Robbins May 21. The benefit, hosted by Jacques d’Amboise, honored the prolific choreographer with an evening of music and dance."

2018-05-23T13:50:23-04:00May 22nd, 2018|