Select Reviews

  • “One of the most striking aspects of Ducker’s work is his ability to create dramatic pauses, suddenly stopping the action with dancers frozen in impossible positions.”

    DANCE CARD
    The Philadelphia Inquirer

  • “The highlight of the matinee performance was the premiere of Epimetheus.”

    EPIMETHEUS
    The New York Times

  • “Ducker’s Dance Card was stylish and energetic.”

    DANCE CARD
    The Philadelphia Inquirer

  • “A+A… is an explosion of dynamism.”

    A + A
    El País, Spain

  • “The exuberant choreography was spectacular, the dancers striking, and the dramatic finale stirred the viewers’ imagination.”

    THIS DIVIDE
    Phindie

  • “Suspended in Time is an exhilarating piece”

    SUSPENDED IN TIME
    The Philadelphia Inquirer

  • “Ducker’s refreshing new voice as a choreographer was welcomed today…”

    THIS DIVIDE
    CriticalDance

  • “A magnetic pas de deux… celebrated by the audience with great applause.”

    BUILT TO FALL APART
    Ballet y Más, Spain

  • “The work ended in grand champagne-popping effervescence.”

    DANCE CARD
    Fjord Review

  • “It feels like a scene out of a Broadway musical.”

    SUSPENDED IN TIME
    The Philadelphia Inquirer

  • “Ducker should be highly commended for making such a daringly affecting statement onstage.”

    THIS DIVIDE
    Broad Street Review

  • “A delicious and energetic dance full of vitality”

    BOURBON STREET
    Ballet y Más, Spain

  • “The set piece offered Ducker endless opportunities for imaginative interpretations.””

    THIS DIVIDE
    Broad Street Review

  • “Corella and Omori managed to stop time for a few moments with a creation by Russell Ducker.”

    A + A
    El Periodico, Spain

  • “A+A is a delightful spectacle.”

    A + A
    Ballet y Más, Spain

  • “Russell Ducker’s Dance Card offered an easily readable narrative.”

    DANCE CARD
    Fjord Review

  • “The utter shock here was awesome in the effect it had… This moment in and of itself was worth the price of the ticket today.”

    THIS DIVIDE
    CriticalDance

  • “Emily Davis dances a delicate and graceful ballet segment choreographed by Russell Ducker…”

    CAPRICCIO
    DC Theater Arts

Coverage & Features

BROADWAYWORLD (2025)

Feature coverage spotlighting Dance Card as part of Philadelphia Ballet’s Academy of Music repertory performances.

Philadelphia Ballet Triple Repertory Includes World Premiere by Stanton Welch AM and More

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (2024)

Season feature coverage highlighting the revival of Russell Ducker’s Dance Card as part of Philadelphia Ballet’s 60th anniversary season.

Philadelphia Ballet Announces Its 60th Season

MOMMY POPPINS PHILADELPHIA (2024)

Community arts coverage highlighting Peter and the Wolf as an accessible all-ages ballet experience choreographed by Russell Ducker.

Free Performance: Peter and the Wolf

BROADWAYWORLD (2024)

Feature coverage of Philadelphia Ballet’s Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm including performances of Bourbon St. and Suspended in Time.

Philadelphia Ballet’s Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm

ESPERANZA ARTS CENTER (2023)

Performance feature for De Cerca, an evening celebrating Hispanic artists of the Philadelphia Ballet featuring Bourbon St.

De Cerca

BROADWAYWORLD (2022)

Repertoire announcement for Philadelphia Ballet’s Spring Festival at Red Rose Fram featuring Bourbon St.

Philadelphia Ballet Returns to Red Rose Farm for Third Annual Spring Festival

NBC PHILADELPHIA (2021)

Feature coverage of Pennsylvania Ballet’s Digital Season highlighting the premiere of Russell Ducker’s Dance Card.

Pennsylvania Ballet 2021 Digital Spring Season is Underway

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (2021)

Pennsylvania Ballet’s Digital Season announcement featuring Suspended in Time.

Pennsylvania Ballet’s Virtual “Strength” Program

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (2018)

Feature coverage announcing Russell Ducker’s world premiere ballet This Divide for Pennsylvania Ballet.

Pennsylvania Ballet “Petite Mort” Program Puts Company’s Distinct Mark on Modern

PHINDIE (2017)

Feature interview discussing Russell Ducker’s choreographic workshop with Pennsylvania Ballet, including his creative influences, collaborative process, and emerging choreographic voice.

Russell Ducker on His Choreographic Workshop with PA Ballet

BALLET NEWS, UK (2014)

Interview exploring choreographic collaboration, musicality, and the creative process surrounding works created during his time with Corella Ballet.

Choreography Central – The Choreographer and His Muse

EL PERIODICO, SPAIN (2014)

Spanish media coverage surrounding the premiere of A + A at Teatro Tivoli Barcelona.

Ángel Corella – Valladolid / Bourbon Street Coverage

MDZ ONLINE, ARGENTINA (2013)

Argentinian media coverage for the Gala Internacional de Danza Clásica featuring Built to Fall Apart and Suspended in Time.

Gala Internacional de Danza Clásica

DANCETABS, GEORGIA (2012)

International coverage of the Nina Ananiashvili 30 Years on Stage Gala in Tbilisi featuring Suspended in Time

Nina Ananiashvili – 30 Years on Stage Gala, Tbilisi

CODALARIO (ITALY) (2011)

Spanish cultural coverage surrounding Ángel Corella receiving the Galileo Award in Florence, featuring choreography by Russell Ducker.

Ángel Corella Recibe el Premio Galileo

BROADWAYWORLD (2010)

Feature coverage on Corella Ballet’s New York City Center appearance, referencing Russell Ducker’s work and training.

Corella Ballet Comes to New York City Center

THE NEW YORK TIMES (2010)

Coverage of Corella Ballet’s New York City Center performances referencing Russell Ducker’s Epimetheus.

Corella Ballet at City Center