Ballet’s past, present, and future are explored in the 2026-2027 season, San Francisco Ballet announced this week. Curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the season continues her menu of … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
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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
Review: Ballet de Lorraine’s hi-energy blast with a Folia and a kaleidoscopic Acid Gems
Graham Watts sees Ballet de Lorraine in works by Adam Linder and Silva Ferreira, which left the dancers and the audience on a high. TitleAcid Gems | a FoliaCompanyCCN Ballet de LorraineVenueQueen … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet de Lorraine’s hi-energy blast with a Folia and a kaleidoscopic Acid Gems
Ryan Tomash Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet announced today that Ryan Tomash has been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic … [Read more...] about Ryan Tomash Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
English National Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season – A Season to ‘Feel More’
English National Ballet’s 2026-2027 season “opens up the possibilities of ballet, offering more ways to discover, feel and engage with ballet, on stage and beyond”. English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season – A Season to ‘Feel More’
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
Interview: former Royal Danish Ballet principal Gregory Dean on life after 40
Gregory Dean talks to Paul Arrowsmith about choreographing and coaching after retiring as a dancer at 40, and life with his daughter. The last time I saw you perform was as Drosselmeyer in The … [Read more...] about Interview: former Royal Danish Ballet principal Gregory Dean on life after 40
Review: The Magnificent Return of Serata William Forsythe at La Scala – Blake Works V
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel and Graham Spicer see performances of William Forsythe's Blake Works V at La Scala – a truly magnificent production. TitleBlake Works VCompanyBallet of La ScalaVenueTeatro … [Read more...] about Review: The Magnificent Return of Serata William Forsythe at La Scala – Blake Works V
Review: The Royal Ballet’s Perspectives with Against the Tide, a world premiere from Cathy Marston
Perspectives Photo Album below Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet in Perspectives, a triple bill with works by George Balanchine, Justin Peck, and a world premiere from Cathy … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet’s Perspectives with Against the Tide, a world premiere from Cathy Marston
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
Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – not one for the books
Matthew Paluch sees an alternative cast to that of opening night in ENB’s mixed bill – but something was missing? Title42nd StreetCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate8 … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – not one for the books
Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – a beautiful dance down memory lane
Lucía Piquero sees English National Ballet’s mixed bill with a “company full of energy and vision, galvanised through dancers you cannot stop looking at”. TitleR:EvolutionTheme and Variations, … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – a beautiful dance down memory lane
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
Pacific Northwest Ballet opens its 2025-2026 Season with Jewels, also online
On 26 September, Pacific Northwest Ballet opens its new season in sparkling style with George Balanchine’s Jewels. The production, created in 2017 with designs by Jérôme Kaplan, is revived for … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest Ballet opens its 2025-2026 Season with Jewels, also online
American Ballet Theatre’s programme for Fall Gala honouring Misty Copeland
American Ballet Theatre will honour Principal Dancer Misty Copeland with a starry Fall Gala celebration on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. This event will … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre’s programme for Fall Gala honouring Misty Copeland
The Joffrey + Ballet in the US – a retrospective to showcase The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey Ballet was founded in 1956 by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, and the 2025-2026 season marks the company's 70th anniversary. The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale, … [Read more...] about The Joffrey + Ballet in the US – a retrospective to showcase The Joffrey Ballet
New York City Ballet dancer Jock Soto returns to the stage to celebrate his trailblazing career
Dance took him from New Mexico’s rodeos to New York City’s Lincoln Center where he spent 24 years with the New York City Ballet (NYCB), 20 years as a principal dancer. On August 23, the 20th … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet dancer Jock Soto returns to the stage to celebrate his trailblazing career
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. TitleYGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of … [Read more...] about Review: YGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala in Milan
Martha Graham Dance Company: 100 Years – a photographic celebration by NYC Dance Project
“It may surprise people to know that Martha Graham was a great believer in stillness. Though she was recognized as the genius inventor of an entirely new way of moving, Graham was a devotee of … [Read more...] about Martha Graham Dance Company: 100 Years – a photographic celebration by NYC Dance Project
Les Étoiles Pour Homme, an all-male gala, concludes the Ravenna Festival
With a title that sounds like a men’s perfume – Les Étoiles Pour Homme – producer Daniele Cipriani throws down a gauntlet to George Balanchine who claimed that “Ballet is woman”. The gala to close … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles Pour Homme, an all-male gala, concludes the Ravenna Festival
Italian choreographer Amedeo Amodio receives a lifetime achievement award at the Italian Parliament
The career of dancer and choreographer Amedeo Amodio was celebrated on 2 July at the Nilde Iotti Library in the Chamber of Deputies – the lower house of the Italian Parliament. Amodio, in conversation … [Read more...] about Italian choreographer Amedeo Amodio receives a lifetime achievement award at the Italian Parliament
Review: Gala De Danza in London – a showcase full of new ideas
Graham Watts sees Gala De Danza – a peculiar venue for an unusual gala, which despite the title was much more than dance. TitleGala De DanzaCompanyproduced by Christina LyonVenueCentral Hall, … [Read more...] about Review: Gala De Danza in London – a showcase full of new ideas
Review: Paris Opera Junior Ballet in London – fine artists who were given little chance to shine
Jonathan Gray sees the Paris Opera Junior Ballet and although there was dancing of dashing brilliance the programme let them down. TitleAllegro Brillante - Cantate 51 - Requiem for a Rose - Mi … [Read more...] about Review: Paris Opera Junior Ballet in London – fine artists who were given little chance to shine
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. TitleMixed programmeCompanyAmerican Ballet Theatre Studio … [Read more...] about Review: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company opens the Next Generation Festival 2025
Next Generation Festival – The Royal Ballet celebrates youth dance talent
The Royal Ballet's Next Generation Festival in the Linbury Theatre features an impressive lineup of young dance talent. This year, the festival will see performances from some of the world’s best … [Read more...] about Next Generation Festival – The Royal Ballet celebrates youth dance talent
La Scala presents its Ballet Season 2025-2026
The Ballet Season 2025-2026 is the first created by the new Director of Ballet at Teatro alla Scala, Frédéric Olivieri, and opens with a revival of Nureyev’s Sleeping Beauty in December 2025. The … [Read more...] about La Scala presents its Ballet Season 2025-2026
San Francisco Ballet announces its 2025–2026 season
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has announced its 2025–2026 Season, curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo. Works include the world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin, the return of Aszure … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet announces its 2025–2026 season
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