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Poetry In Motion: Prima Ballerina Retires After 3-Decade Career

Wendy Whelan, 47, principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, will retire Oct. 18 after 30 years with the institution. Her last dance will be a debut with her two longtime partners, Craig Hall and Tyler Angle. (Erin Baiano for NPR)
Wendy Whelan, 47, principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, will retire Oct. 18 after 30 years with the institution. Her last dance will be a debut with her two longtime partners, Craig Hall and Tyler Angle. (Erin Baiano for NPR)

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