French dancer, choreographer, and director Medhi Walerski took the helm of Ballet BC in 2020 after a renowned career as a dancer with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT), where he simultaneously cultivated his choreographic voice. His works are precise and show the classicism of his training with the inventiveness characteristic of NDT’s vast repertoire. Walerski spoke to ICONS about his work as a choreographer, his role as artistic director, and the importance of repertory. His work Blink of an Eye premieres at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater this month at New York City Center.

Read the Full Interview with MEDHI WALERSKI 

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