5 Vasily Vainonen Works

Born just after the turn of the twentieth century, Vasily Vainonen is one of the most notable choreographers in Russian Ballet history. Throughout his dancing career, Vainonen created dances for some of the most remarkable ballets the world has ever seen. In fact, his...
Dec 15, 2018
3 Musical Works for New Year’s Eve Viewing

Not everyone likes to head out to a bar or restaurant to ring in the New Year. Some of us prefer to stay off the street and relax with our loved ones at home. Maybe put together a nice dinner and have a little champagne, or not. Whatever it is you choose to do on New...
Oct 9, 2018
Breathing New Life (And Living Water) into an Old Ballet Classic

Old. Boring. Sexist. Long. Only for hardcore fans. Oh, and also most popular ever. And almost always sold out. What ballet am I describing? Swan Lake, of course. The beloved (and sometimes loathed) ballet premiered nearly 140 years ago in Moscow. And it was panned. It...
Aug 14, 2018
New Performing Arts Shows on Cennarium: Ravel, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and More!

Earlier this month, we released ten new performing arts shows and theatrical productions, now available for on-demand video streaming on Cennarium! At Cennarium, we’re working hard to make the performing arts more accessible, affordable, and available to...
Jul 10, 2018
Contemporary Dancer Astad Deboo Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Last week, acclaimed contemporary dancer and choreographer Astad Deboo was honored with the Yagnaraman Living Legend Award by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha. Founded in 1953, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha is a dynamic classical music, dance and cultural institution based in Chennai,...
May 17, 2018
Breaking Gender Roles with Piano and Tango: An Interview with Polly Ferman

Uruguayan pianist Polly Ferman has broken many boundaries in the performing arts throughout her career. As the Creator and Music Director of GlamourTango, she creates, directs, and performs with an all-female ensemble that celebrates women in tango through music,...