The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26). The qualifying period for performances was between 1 January and 31 … [Read more...] about The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
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New York City Ballet announces 2026-27 Season with 5 world premieres
21 Weeks of Performances Will Feature 48 Ballets Including 24 Works by NYCB Co-Founder GEORGE BALANCHINE and 5 Works by Co-Founding Choreographer JEROME ROBBINS Five World Premieres by JENNIFER … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces 2026-27 Season with 5 world premieres
Cory Stearns to retire from American Ballet Theatre
Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season. He will perform the title role … [Read more...] about Cory Stearns to retire from American Ballet Theatre
Review: Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell in The Royal Ballet’s Giselle
Jonathan Gray sees Marianela Nuñez (sincerity that touches the heart) and William Bracewell (magnificent dancing and partnering) in Peter Wright's Giselle. TitleGiselleCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell in The Royal Ballet’s Giselle
Patricio Revé joins The Royal Ballet as Principal dancer
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, today announced that Patricio Revé will join the Company as a Principal dancer from the start of the 2026/27 Season. Revé is currently a Guest Artist … [Read more...] about Patricio Revé joins The Royal Ballet as Principal dancer
New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season features the company’s 499th and 500th original works
New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season will open on Tuesday, January 20, and continue for six weeks of performances, until Sunday, March 1 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season features the company’s 499th and 500th original works
La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
La Scala Ballet Soloist Federico Fresi returned to dance on the opening night of the season as Puss-in-Boots in Sleeping Beauty after two years away from the stage. It was his first major appearance … [Read more...] about La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
Review: London City Ballet with works by Page, Robbins, Chu, and Ratmansky
Graham Watts sees London City Ballet's mixed bill Rebirth, featuring Alexei Ratmansky’s "masterpiece of witty, inventive choreography" Pictures at an Exhibition. TitleRebirthCompanyLondon City … [Read more...] about Review: London City Ballet with works by Page, Robbins, Chu, and Ratmansky
Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre continuing her rollercoaster ride
Graham Watts sees Osipova/Linbury – "this remarkable star of 21st century ballet continues to expand her horizons". TitleOsipova/LinburyCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Ballet and … [Read more...] about Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre continuing her rollercoaster ride
Interview: Alessandra Ferri – we are capable of tapping into things that are higher than ourselves
Having just started as director of the Vienna State Ballet, ballerina Alessandra Ferri talks about where she is now. Vienna State Ballet [Just because the company dances traditional repertoire] … [Read more...] about Interview: Alessandra Ferri – we are capable of tapping into things that are higher than ourselves
Natalia Osipova returns to the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Linbury Theatre
In March this year, Royal Ballet principal dancer Natalia Osipova put on a well-received evening of dance at the Linbury Theatre*, which lies below ground, under the Royal Opera House. The first … [Read more...] about Natalia Osipova returns to the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Linbury Theatre
Review: Momentum with London City Ballet – astonishing maturity
Graham Watts sees London City Ballet's return to London with Momentum – the company deserves every success. TitleMomentumCompanyLondon City BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate13 September … [Read more...] about Review: Momentum with London City Ballet – astonishing maturity
New York City Ballet 2025 Fall Season, 16 September – 12 October 2025
New York City Ballet’s 2025-26 Season opens with a four-week Fall Season on Tuesday 16 September 2025 with a week of programming dedicated to works by NYCB Co-Founding Choreographer George Balanchine, … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet 2025 Fall Season, 16 September – 12 October 2025
New York City Ballet’s 2025 Fall Fashion Gala
New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025. It will celebrate choreography and costume design, with a world premiere performance by choreographer Jamar … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet’s 2025 Fall Fashion Gala
Interview: Christopher Marney, director of London City Ballet
Tonight, London City Ballet heads out on its second international tour, which starts at the Sintra Festival in Portugal, visits many venues around the UK (including London’s Sadler’s Wells from 13-14 … [Read more...] about Interview: Christopher Marney, director of London City Ballet
London City Ballet announces a 20 Venue UK and European tour
London City Ballet’s Artistic Director Christopher Marney has announced the company’s touring plans for the 2025 season as well as the full company of dancers for the season. The tour takes in 8 UK … [Read more...] about London City Ballet announces a 20 Venue UK and European tour
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season - Highlights • World premieres by Wayne McGregor, Cathy Marston, Akram Khan and choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot. • Revivals of much-loved ballet … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
New York City Ballet announces 2025-26 Season and Megan Fairchild’s farewell
21 Weeks of Performances Will Feature 47 Ballets Including 21 Works by NYCB Co-Founder GEORGE BALANCHINE And 6 Works by Co-Founding Choreographer JEROME ROBBINS The 2025-26 Season will include 21 … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces 2025-26 Season and Megan Fairchild’s farewell
Interview: Manuel Legris leaves La Scala’s ballet company in its best shape ever
Manuel Legris has just packed his bags and left Milan after five years at the helm of Italy’s most prestigious dance company. He has had a remarkable effect on the ballet company at La Scala. The … [Read more...] about Interview: Manuel Legris leaves La Scala’s ballet company in its best shape ever
Interview: Ernst Meisner, new Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet
Paul Arrowsmith talks to Ernst Meisner who takes over from Ted Brandsen as Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet in 2026. Ernst Meisner has held a newly created position at the Dutch National … [Read more...] about Interview: Ernst Meisner, new Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet
Gilbert Bolden III is promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet has announced that Gilbert Bolden III has been promoted to Principal Dancer. NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan announced the … [Read more...] about Gilbert Bolden III is promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet has a new Principal Dancer – Miriam Miller
New York City Ballet has announced that Miriam Miller has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Thursday 30 January by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet has a new Principal Dancer – Miriam Miller
Review: Giselle with English National Ballet – a memorable performance
Jonathan Gray sees English National Ballet in Giselle with superb performances from Erina Takahashi, Francesco Gabriele Frola and Precious Adams. TitleGiselleCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon … [Read more...] about Review: Giselle with English National Ballet – a memorable performance
Interview: Theatre designer Jérôme Kaplan – Be yourself! Always be curious and dream.
Between projects in New York, Copenhagen and Monaco, theatre designer Jérôme Kaplan finds time to talk to Paul Arrowsmith. It’s ten years since we last spoke – what have been your … [Read more...] about Interview: Theatre designer Jérôme Kaplan – Be yourself! Always be curious and dream.
Ukrainian dancer Volodymyr Rakov has been killed in action – he was 30
Volodymyr Rakov, a dancer, choreographer, and winner of the 6th season of Everybody Dance! – the Ukrainian show based on the American format So You Think You Can Dance – was killed in action on 6 … [Read more...] about Ukrainian dancer Volodymyr Rakov has been killed in action – he was 30
Ratmansky and Peck world premieres in New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season
New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season highlights: World Premiere Ballets by NYCB Resident Choreographer JUSTIN PECK and NYCB Artist in Residence ALEXEI RATMANSKY A Centennial Tribute to NYCB … [Read more...] about Ratmansky and Peck world premieres in New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season
Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
This interview is with two of the Ballet of La Scala’s most familiar faces, Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko. It was published in Dancing Times magazine in June 2022. Two months later, in … [Read more...] about Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
After ten seasons with The National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer Jurgita Dronina will say farewell at the end of the 2024/25 season. She will be returning to Europe for international career … [Read more...] about Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
Review: Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia in London
Jonathan Gray sees the State Ballet of Georgia's production of Swan Lake: "Step by step, moment by moment, act by act, I felt my heart sinking." TitleSwan Lake CompanyState Ballet of … [Read more...] about Review: Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia in London
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater
Today American Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director Susan Jaffe, announced casting for the company’s 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater. The season runs from 16 October until 3 November. … [Read more...] about Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater