Graham Watts sees Tulsa Ballet’s ‘Made in America’ triple bill at Royal Ballet and Opera – a young, dynamic ensemble, with an overarching sense of theatre. TitleMade in America: Classical Symphony | … [Read more...] about Review: Tulsa Ballet conquers London with a balletic richness made in America
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The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet has unveiled a programme that aims to honour its extraordinary lineage and embrace the future of the art form during the 2026-2027 Season. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
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. Unfortunately, Marianela … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles 2026 in Milan 11-12 April with 2 new guests: Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont
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
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
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
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
Interview: Joshua Bergasse on West Side Story – reproducing Jerome Robbins’ choreography for LA Opera
Ann Haskins talks to Joshua Bergasse about reproducing Jerome Robbins' timeless choreography for West Side Story at The Los Angeles Opera. The combined Broadway magic of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen … [Read more...] about Interview: Joshua Bergasse on West Side Story – reproducing Jerome Robbins’ choreography for LA Opera
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
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
As queer male representation in ballet soars, queer female representation stays firmly on the ground
Ballet has long served as a haven for queer people. From composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky to choreographers like Frederick Ashton and Jerome Robbins, impresarios like Sergei Diaghilev, and, of … [Read more...] about As queer male representation in ballet soars, queer female representation stays firmly on the ground
Review: The Royal Ballet at the Nervi Festival celebrating Ashton and Paris Opera Ballet’s Signature Pieces
Graham Spicer sees The Royal Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet at the Nervi Festival, with the London company pulling aces out of its sleeve. TitleA Celebration of the Works of Frederick AshtonSignature … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet at the Nervi Festival celebrating Ashton and Paris Opera Ballet’s Signature Pieces
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
Review: West Side Story at the Caracalla Baths in Rome – thoroughly enjoyable, but where was Robbins?
Donatella Bertozzi sees West Side Story in Rome with its strong and pervasive rhythmical sense of staging. TitleWest Side StoryCompanyTeatro dell'Opera, RomeVenueCaracalla Baths, RomeDate5 July … [Read more...] about Review: West Side Story at the Caracalla Baths in Rome – thoroughly enjoyable, but where was Robbins?
Christopher Marney becomes Resident Artist at Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York
In the autumn of 2025 Christopher Marney, Artistic Director of London City Ballet, will become Artist in Residence at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. Under the auspices of the Fall Curation … [Read more...] about Christopher Marney becomes Resident Artist at Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York
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
The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2025/26 Season. He said, I am sure audiences will join me in congratulating … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Interview with dancer Jacopo Bellussi, the new Artistic Director of the prestigious Nervi Festival
On Saturday 28 June, the Nervi International Ballet Festival opens its doors for a month of dance events, most of them under the summer sky. Hamburg Ballet’s principal dancer Jacopo Bellussi is the … [Read more...] about Interview with dancer Jacopo Bellussi, the new Artistic Director of the prestigious Nervi Festival
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
Dance impresario Daniele Cipriani to direct the Spoleto Festival
The Italian Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, has nominated Daniele Cipriani as Artistic Director of the Spoleto Festival. The well-known dance impresario will take over from Monique Veaute after … [Read more...] about Dance impresario Daniele Cipriani to direct the Spoleto Festival
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
Review: Alice Marini and Roberto Bolle in a new Carmen in ‘Kratz / Preljocaj / De Bana’, La Scala’s contemporary triple bill
Graham Spicer sees works by Philippe Kratz, Angelin Preljocaj, and Patrick de Bana in an uneven triple bill. TitlePhilippe Kratz - Solitude SometimesAngelin Preljocaj - AnnonciationPatrick de Bana - … [Read more...] about Review: Alice Marini and Roberto Bolle in a new Carmen in ‘Kratz / Preljocaj / De Bana’, La Scala’s contemporary triple bill
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
Twyla Tharp awarded Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
The Lions of Biennale Danza 2025 go to Twyla Tharp (Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement) and Carolina Bianchi (Silver Lion). Twyla Tharp, the American choreographer who throughout her sixty-year … [Read more...] about Twyla Tharp awarded Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
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
Review: La Scala dances Balanchine and Robbins – mesmerising beauty and charm
Graham Spicer sees La Scala Ballet’s triple bill with George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations and Dances at a Gathering and The Concert by Jerome Robbins. TitleBalanchine and RobbinsCompanyLa Scala … [Read more...] about Review: La Scala dances Balanchine and Robbins – mesmerising beauty and charm