Hope Muir, who became Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada at the beginning of this year, has announced the 2022-2023 season, her first full season with the company. Highlights … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 Season
Guillaume Côté
Karen Kain to Retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada
Karen Kain will retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada in January 2021 and will be named Artistic Director Emeritus. She has been the company’s Artistic Director since … [Read more...] about Karen Kain to Retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada
Greta Hodgkinson receives a special gift from The National Ballet of Canada on her retirement
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, has announced that Greta Hodgkinson will retire as Principal Dancer in 2020 after a career that spans 30 years. She will dance the … [Read more...] about Greta Hodgkinson receives a special gift from The National Ballet of Canada on her retirement
Karen Kain’s 50th Anniversary at National Ballet of Canada
2019/20 Season: Karen Kain’s 50th Anniversary New Swan Lake by Karen Kain Three World Premieres and Three Company Premieres Tour to Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. New Choreographic … [Read more...] about Karen Kain’s 50th Anniversary at National Ballet of Canada
The National Ballet of Canada’s first performance in Russia to be livestreamed
The National Ballet of Canada's first performance in Moscow will be livestreamed across Russia on Yandex. The free livestream will take place on 15 October 2018 from The Stanislavsky and … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada’s first performance in Russia to be livestreamed
Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele Frola Promoted to Principal Dancer at The National Ballet of Canada
Six Promotions in 2018/19 Season Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, yesterday announced six promotions for the 2018/19 season: Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele … [Read more...] about Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele Frola Promoted to Principal Dancer at The National Ballet of Canada
Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté’s new dance work Frame by Frame to come to Sadler’s Wells
Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté's new dance work Frame by Frame opens tonight, 1 June, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National … [Read more...] about Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté’s new dance work Frame by Frame to come to Sadler’s Wells
National Ballet of Canada brings its stars to Paris in Neumeier’s Nijinsky
The National Ballet of Canada brings John Neumeier's ballet Nijinsky to Paris in October. The performances mark the National Ballet’s return to Paris for first the time in 45 years. Nijinsky will run … [Read more...] about National Ballet of Canada brings its stars to Paris in Neumeier’s Nijinsky
Canadian Ballet welcomes 72 Syrian refugees
The National Ballet of Canada will welcome a group of new Canadians to experience the magic of ballet. With the assistance of COSTI Immigrant Services, 72 Syrian refugees will attend the 'Share the … [Read more...] about Canadian Ballet welcomes 72 Syrian refugees
Guillaume Côté’s choreographic gem starring Greta Hodgkinson now available worldwide
National Ballet of Canada Principal Greta Hodgkinson stars in Guillaume Côté's new choreographic piece Being and Nothingness. It was first performed under the wing of the Company in Toronto in 2013. … [Read more...] about Guillaume Côté’s choreographic gem starring Greta Hodgkinson now available worldwide
Roberto Bolle becomes a King of Dance for London début (with surprise Queen)
The Kings of the Dance gets its first Re Italiano, as Roberto Bolle joins the roster of some of ballet's most exciting male dancers, for the latest edition of the roadshow. The new tour will bring … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle becomes a King of Dance for London début (with surprise Queen)
National Ballet of Canada brings Ratmansky’s Romeo and Juliet to London
The National Ballet of Canada will perform Alexei Ratmansky’s new production of Romeo and Juliet from tonight, 17 April, until 21 April at London's Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The ballet has obviously … [Read more...] about National Ballet of Canada brings Ratmansky’s Romeo and Juliet to London
Critics round-up: Strictly Gershwin with the English National Ballet at London’s Royal Albert Hall
Difficult-to-please Clement Crisp gives a four-star crit for the English National Ballet's dance show "Strictly Gershwin": For this show is jolly, welcoming, coasting along on tunes that everyone … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Strictly Gershwin with the English National Ballet at London’s Royal Albert Hall
Ballet Twitter pics
Smartphone photos linked onto a tweet are a great way to let Twitter followers get a glimpse of where you are and what you're up to. Everyone's at it from Hollywood stars to football louts. Ballet … [Read more...] about Ballet Twitter pics
Balanchine’s Jewels finally sparkle at La Scala
In less than a fortnight the La Scala company has turned out its jewel-box and polished each precious stone. The shambled mess that was meant to be Balanchine's choreography has become precise, witty … [Read more...] about Balanchine’s Jewels finally sparkle at La Scala
La Scala ballet company brings Roland Petit’s “Pink Floyd Ballet” to Istanbul
After last year's surprise hit at Milan's La Scala of a revival of Petit's "Pink Floyd Ballet" with Svetlana Zakharova, Massimo Murru, Guillaume Côté and Altankhuyag Dugaraa, the company are now … [Read more...] about La Scala ballet company brings Roland Petit’s “Pink Floyd Ballet” to Istanbul
