Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside to give farewell performances with American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre has announced that Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside will retire from the company during the 2027 season.
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Review: Chloe Misseldine in Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia
Matthew Paluch sees Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia and is spellbound by ABT Chloe Misseldine’s Odette/Odile, but finds that the new production a ‘dud’, lacking quality.
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American Ballet Theatre announces 2026 Fall Season and 2027 Spring Season at The David H. Koch Theater
American Ballet Theatre’s two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater in 2026-2027 were announced by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.
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American Ballet Theatre dancer SunMi Park is promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer
American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced that SunMi Park has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer, from 1 September 2026.
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American Ballet Theatre announces a new Principal Dancer and six new soloists
American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has announced a new Principal Dancer and six new Soloists.
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The Royal Ballet School’s 100th graduate year achieves a 100% employment rate
In The Royal Ballet School’s 100th graduating class, this year consisting of 30 students, all have secured contracts with companies as they start their professional journeys.
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American Ballet Theatre’s Jake Roxander is promoted to Principal Dancer
American Ballet Theatre dancer Jake Roxander has been promoted to Principal Dancer as of 1 September 2026.
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Interview: Choreographer Jessica Lang on her triple bill at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang talks about her current triple bill, on stage in Seattle.
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Review: Marianela Nuñez and Patricio Revé in the Norwegian National Ballet’s La Bayadère
Graham Watts sees La Bayadère in Oslo where two stellar dancers shared the stage with an excellent company.
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Les Étoiles 2026 in Milan 11-12 April with 2 new guests: Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont
Les Étoiles, the well-known gala format seen across Italy, returns to the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan this weekend – on 11 April at 9 pm and on 12 April at 5 pm.
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The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26).
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Interview: American Ballet Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Clinton Luckett on Sylvia
Clinton Luckett spoke with Ann Haskins about the ABT ballerinas dancing Sylvia, Delibes’ music, and the challenges of the role created on Margot Fonteyn.
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Youth America Grand Prix’s 2026 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala
Ballet stars will join Youth America Grand Prix to celebrate this year’s Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on Thursday 16 April in New York.
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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.
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Review: Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty with English National Ballet
Lily Hyde sees English National Ballet in Kenneth MacMillan’s 1987 version of The Sleeping Beauty, created for American Ballet Theatre.
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American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 will feature a new staging of Don Quixote, as well as the return of Onegin, Swan Lake, and Sylvia.
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Photo Album 1: photos of Youth Grand Prix Europe Gala in Milan with 160 students and guest stars – part 1
Part One: Photos of Youth America Grand Prix’s YGP Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala in Milan.
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Review: YGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala in Milan
Graham Spicer sees the “YGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala” featuring 160 young dancers from 31 countries and international guest stars.
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Review: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company opens the Next Generation Festival 2025
Jonathan Gray sees American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in a “disappointing” mixed programme at The Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre.
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Interview with Christina Lyon on her Gala de Danza in London – bold, generous, and built on excellence.
Christina Lyon’s Gala de Danza comes to London. The international dance, music, and art festival will have its London premiere with three performances on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June at Central Hall Westminster.
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Review: Gala Fracci 2025 – Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke join La Scala Ballet to celebrate Carla Fracci
Graham Spicer sees Gala Fracci, La Scala’s annual festa to celebrate the great Italian ballerina Carla Fracci who died in 2021, now in its fourth edition.
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Former ABT Principal Sarah Lane dancing to save homeless animals
Sarah Lane was a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. She has set up Dance for Paws, a non-profit to raise funds for homeless animals.
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Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
Royal Ballet principal dancer Melissa Hamilton talks about her unique path to the top of her profession, her production company, and her colleagues.
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Interview: Roberto Bolle turns 50
Today is Roberto Bolle’s 50th birthday and for the occasion we have published online my interview with him for Dancing Times magazine.
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Herman Cornejo brings the US premiere of Anima Animal to New York’s The Joyce Theater
In February, Cornejo brings the US premiere of Anima Animal to The Joyce Theater, a full-length work that reflects his deep ties to Argentina’s cultural legacy.
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Ballet Icons Gala 2025 arrives at the London Coliseum in March
On 9 March 2025, the Ballet Icons Gala will fulfil its annual promise of presenting dancers from across the world to the London public.
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Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
Graham Spicer sees the Les Étoiles galas in Milan with ballet stars in thrilling pas de deux and seductive modern repertoire.
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Gillian Murphy to give farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre
Gillian Murphy will conclude a 29-year career with a final performance as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake with American Ballet Theatre.
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Reece Clarke to debut as Guest Artist with American Ballet Theatre during 2024 Fall Season
Reece Clarke to debut as Guest Artist with American Ballet Theatre during 2024 Fall Season
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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.”
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