How Old Is the Hornpipe, Really?

The hornpipe has a problem with its own history.

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Beyond the applause was a world of rehearsals, travel, backstage pressure, friendship, and unforgettable performances.
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From a dancing boy in Liverpool to the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Frederic Franklin’s extraordinary journey unfolded onstage.
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Explore a captivating memoir celebrating ballet history, artistic friendships, extraordinary performances, and the remarkable legacy of Frederic Franklin’s career.
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From dancing as a six year old boy in Liverpool to becoming an international ballet star, Frederic Franklin devoted his life to performance, teaching, and mentorship.
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Jeannette Roughton was Frederic Franklin’s dresser, secretary, assistant, and lifelong friend.
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Beautiful performances depended on dressers, customers, assistants, and wardrobe staff working under intense pressure.
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Through extensive tours with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Frederic Franklin helped introduce ballet to audiences throughout the United States.
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Frederic Franklin began dancing whenever he heard music and went on to become one of ballet’s most admired performers.
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Claudia Moore is one of the most revered figures in Canadian Contemporary dance and we are excited to see her inducted into the 2026 DCD Hall of Fame. Join us in Toronto on Nov. 8th
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🩰 GALINA ULANOVA LA DONNA CHE È DIVENTATA UN’EPOCA
Non ha semplicemente danzato il balletto del Novecento. Ne ha incarnato l’anima.«La vita di una ballerina è fatta per metà dalla parola “devo” e per l’altra metà dalla parola “non posso”»
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Balanchine. Robbins. Kirstein. Three names, one company, eighty years of American ballet.

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Our contributor Craig Pinckney-Lowe on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the genius of Revelations and its enduring impact.

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