WHERE HAVE ALL THE CLASSICAL CELEBS GONE?

It’s not the Studio Museum in Harlem’s birthday but it must feel like it with a $2 million gift given to the organization on September 4th in light of pop sensation Beyoncé Knowles’ 45th birthday.

The inspiration and the nods to one another and other crafts is absolutely everywhere and by no surprise, ballet and “ballet core” is taking the world by storm in 2026 and has always been seen in other mediums as a means to tell a story since ballet existed.

Horror movies, music videos, street fashion, and more—here’s a look to the present and past of ballet inspiration.

Everything to make your pride month a little bit more classical from David Hockney, something to vibe with, and a ballet psychological thriller.

Happy Pride Month! If you’re here to celebrate or be an ally, here are just some of the classical art events happening in June in NYC.

Chalamet’s comments brought to light something we are all facing, but opera and ballet, just like always, gets to be the punching back.

Love is defined broadly, largely and fluidly. Not everyone desires confirmation from the past–but the queer theoretical lens allows for new interpretations to be disseminated to more audiences. For an audience of outsiders, the exhibit reminds us of the humans and artisans behind the institutions, those with desires and identities that are sometimes foreign, but are often familiar.