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
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Review: New York City Ballet at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens
Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet in Copenhagen: "high-octane, sassy physicality". TitleNew York City Ballet repertoireCompanyNew York City BalletVenueTivoli GardensDate17, 18 August … [Read more...] about Review: New York City Ballet at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens
Review: 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Programme A
Matthew Paluch sees the Programme A gala at the 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo with 33 of the world's top dancers. TitleWorld Ballet Festival, Programme ACompanyJapan Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Review: 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Programme A
Review: The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance – ‘the school should be immensely proud’
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance at The Royal Opera House 'demonstrating the versatility of the young dancers'. TitleSummer PerformanceCompanyThe Royal Ballet … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance – ‘the school should be immensely proud’
Emma Von Enck promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet announced today that Emma Von Enck has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on 16 May by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic … [Read more...] about Emma Von Enck promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
[Review] Andrée Bernard in ‘What (is) a Woman’ – intoxicating magic
Matthew Paluch sees What (is) a Woman: "Bernard has an undeniable major presence, and the project is a bold, brave move by an artist who feels they've a story to tell." TitleWhat (is) a … [Read more...] about [Review] Andrée Bernard in ‘What (is) a Woman’ – intoxicating magic
New York City Ballet presents its 75th Anniversary Spring Season with Tzigane renamed
The first performance of the six-week Spring Season will be a programme of works by New York City Ballet co-founder George Balanchine, including a major revival of a work originally titled Tzigane, … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet presents its 75th Anniversary Spring Season with Tzigane renamed
[Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the New York City Ballet in London in a mixed bill: Rotunda, Duo Concertant, Gustave le Gray No.1, and Love Letter (on shuffle) TitleMixed BillCompanyNew York City … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Festival of New Choreography – New Works
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet's New Works, the main stage contribution to the company's Festival of New Choreography TitleBoundless, Never Known, For What It’s Worth, TwinkleCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Festival of New Choreography – New Works
A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet
As New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Russell Janzen prepares for his final revérénce on the stage of the David H. Koch Theater, I caught up with him to review his career with the company. We … [Read more...] about A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet
La Scala Ballet Season 2023-2024
The new Ballet Season, devised by La Scala’s ballet director Manuel Legris, presents seven titles ranging from 19th-century classics such as Coppélia – in a new version by Alexei Ratmansky to open the … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2023-2024
[Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
After 27 years with The Royal Ballet, Laura Morera's final performance at the Royal Opera House is on 17 June in Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III. She dances on the company’s visit to … [Read more...] about [Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
[Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’
Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet in Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II TitleMasters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins IISquare Dance, Afternoon of a Faun, Haieff Divertimento, … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’
New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary
2023 FALL SEASON, 19 SEPTEMBER TO 15 OCTOBER 2023 TO EXPLORE THE FOUNDATION OF NYCB’S UNPARALLELED REPERTORY Featuring 18 Ballets by the New York City Ballet’s co-founder George Balanchine in 27 … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary
New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced
Two Spring Gala World Premiere Ballets by Alysa Pires and Christopher Wheeldon Encore Performances of Works New to NYCB During the 2022-23 Season by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Gianna … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced
Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends – unmistakeable in whatever she does
Jann Parry sees Tiler Peck & Friends in Turn It Out TitleTurn It OutCompanyTiler Peck & FriendsVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate10 March 2023ReviewerJann Parry Tiler Peck was a virtual … [Read more...] about Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends – unmistakeable in whatever she does
Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet
Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, Roman Mejia, and Mira Nadon are promoted to Principal Dancer New York City Ballet has announced that four of its dancers -- Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, … [Read more...] about Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet
Principal dancer Jared Angle to give final performance with NYCB
New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Jared Angle will give his final performance with New York City Ballet on 4 February 2023 at 2pm, dancing the role of Prince Ivan in George Balanchine and Jerome … [Read more...] about Principal dancer Jared Angle to give final performance with NYCB
Dancing Times to sell its collection of 35,000 photographs
Dancing Times, founded in 1910 by Philip J S Richardson, ceased publication in September 2022 following an unbroken 112-year history and is now looking for the right buyer for its collection of 35,000 … [Read more...] about Dancing Times to sell its collection of 35,000 photographs
[Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
Guest author Jonathan Gray sees New York City Ballet’s Episodes and Vienna Waltzes in New York. TitleAll Balanchine II – Episodes / Vienna WaltzesCompanyNew York City BalletVenueDavid H Koch … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
Miami City Ballet Previews 2022/23 Season of Dance
Celebrates the completion of Transforming Lives Capital Campaign raising an estimated $58 million. The new season features the John Cranko masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet; the company’s first … [Read more...] about Miami City Ballet Previews 2022/23 Season of Dance
New York City Ballet announces 2022-2023 Season
World Premiere Ballets by KYLE ABRAHAM, GIANNA REISEN, KEERATI JINAKUNWIPHAT, ALYSA PIRES, CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON A Full-Evening Work to the Music of AARON COPLAND by NYCB Resident Choreographer and … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces 2022-2023 Season
[Photo Album] The Royal Ballet’s “Beauty Mixed Programme”
Tomorrow, The Royal Ballet unveils a new mixed bill, the Beauty Mixed Programme. It reflects a phrase said by the company's founder Dame Ninette de Valois: Respect the past, herald the future but … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] The Royal Ballet’s “Beauty Mixed Programme”
[Photo Album] Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins programme
Tonight, Friday 4 June, the Royal Ballet opens a new evening of dance dedicated to George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins with Apollo, the Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Dances at a … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins programme
The Royal Opera and Ballet companies announce the full schedule for Spring/Summer 2021
The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to the public on 17 May 2021. Public booking opens on 7 May at 10am (UK time). Online programming will continue, while La clemenza di Tito will be the … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera and Ballet companies announce the full schedule for Spring/Summer 2021
Sofia Coppola to direct a film featuring New York City Ballet dancers
New York City Ballet has announced that filmmaker Sofia Coppola will direct a film for the Company’s current digital season, which will premiere at NYCB’s 2021 Spring Gala – the Company’s first-ever … [Read more...] about Sofia Coppola to direct a film featuring New York City Ballet dancers
Vail Dance Festival returns for the 2021 Season
The Vail Dance Festival has announced plans to return in-person for its 32nd season running from 30 July 30 to 9 August 2021, with seven World Premiere Dances, four Commissioned Scores, the return to … [Read more...] about Vail Dance Festival returns for the 2021 Season
Principal Dancer Lauren Lovette to say farewell to New York City Ballet
Lauren Lovette will give her final performance with the New York City Ballet at the 2pm matinee performance on Saturday, 9 October 2021, dancing Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and Alexei … [Read more...] about Principal Dancer Lauren Lovette to say farewell to New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet Spring Digital Season 2021
World Premiere by choreographer Kyle Abraham to be filmed onstage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for online release from 8 April 2021. Spring Gala on 5 May to Feature a World … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet Spring Digital Season 2021
DANZA&DANZA names the winners of its 2020 Awards
Italy's DANZA&DANZA magazine has announced its prize winners for 2020 with artists and productions from Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro dell'Opera in Rome, Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, Opéra … [Read more...] about DANZA&DANZA names the winners of its 2020 Awards