Heather Ogden to retire from the National Ballet of Canada after 29 years
Principal Dancer Heather Ogden will retire at the end of The National Ballet of Canada’s 2026/27 season, after a 29-year career with the company.
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National Ballet of Canada’s Genevieve Penn Nabity swaps the stage for the stadium to throw the first pitch
Genevieve Penn Nabity swapped the Four Seasons Centre stage for the Rogers Centre mound, throwing the first pitch at the Toronto Blue Jays’ game.
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Interview: Of Renewals and Returns – Helen Pickett, visionary choreographer and creative
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel talks with choreographer Helen Pickett on the eve of the opening of her ballet Emma Bovary – “Be the rebel. Be daring. Take Risk.”
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Review: International Draft Works 2026 – an outstanding initiative by The Royal Ballet
Graham Watts sees International Draft Works – three distinctly memorable works among a satisfying, broad spectrum of ideas and styles.
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Review: Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala – thrilling in its eccentricity
Graham Spicer sees Rudolf Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala with an electrifying Martina Arduino as Aurora.
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Access Becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025 – The Royal Ballet’s celebration of radical accessibility
Wednesday 12 November 2025 marks the return of World Ballet Day, a global celebration of dance, following a year’s hiatus.
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2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
The Winners of the 2024 National Dance Awards were announced at a ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London. It is the 25th anniversary of the Awards.
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The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
The Dance Section of the UK Critics’ Circle announces the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA25).
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David Dawson becomes Resident Choreographer at the National Ballet of Canada
David Dawson has been appointed Resident Choreographer at the National Ballet of Canada following the North American premiere of his The Four Seasons. Hope Muir, the company’s Artistic Director, said, “David and I share a long history together and I have a deep admiration for his commitment to expanding the boundaries of classical ballet through…
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Review: The Nutcracker by Paul Chalmer with Rome Opera Ballet – alternate cast – magic that illuminates social and gender conflicts
Marta Mele sees Rome Opera Ballet’s Nutcracker – “a magic that illuminates social and gender conflicts, opening up with enthusiasm to adult life”.
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Review: The Nutcracker with Rome Opera Ballet showing choreographer Paul Chalmer’s “wisdom, passion and finesse”
Donatella Bertozzi sees The Nutcracker in Rome and finds in Paul Chalmer “a strong narrator and an expert dance maker”.
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Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The National Ballet of Canada London in Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/Portner.
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Studio Wayne McGregor announces its 2024-25 programme
Studio Wayne McGregor announces its 2024-25 programme with an exhibition at Somerset House, a choreographic installation and global premieres, tours and revivals.
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Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
Graham Watts talks to Hope Muir, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, on the eve of the company’s London performances.
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Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
After ten seasons with The National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer Jurgita Dronina will say farewell at the end of the 2024/25 season.
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The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced the promotions and the joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2024/25 Season.
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Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028 sees 24 companies celebrate Frederick Ashton
The Frederick Ashton Foundation has announced details of Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028, an international festival to celebrate the work of Frederick Ashton.
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Barry Hughson to leave National Ballet of Canada to join ABT
American Ballet Theatre has announced that Barry Hughson will be the Company’s new Executive Director as he leaves The National Ballet of Canada.
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The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté will retire after 26 years with the National Ballet of Canada, and the company tours to London.
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The Royal Ballet announces details of Festival of New Choreography
The Royal Ballet has announced details about its forthcoming Festival of New Choreography, opening in February 2024.
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[Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
Jann Parry sees a varied programme chosen to showcase the skills of The Royal Ballet School students, plus a rich photo gallery of the performance.
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@giselle – a modern reimagining
Joshua Beamish’s production of @giselle highlights how social media apps have denatured the ways we fall in and out of love.
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[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?
Akane Takada with Nicol Edmonds and Laura Morera with Matthew Ball head two debut casts in The Royal Ballet’s new production of Ashton’s Cinderella.
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[Review] The Royal Ballet’s new Cinderella – a fresh look for the 21st century
The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi and Matthew Ball make their debuts in Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella in the brand new production for its 75th anniversary.
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New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced
New York City Ballet’s 2023 Spring Season opens on 18 April with two world premieres, encore performances, and Balanchine, Robbins and Ratmansksy works.
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Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
Studio Wayne McGregor has announced four world premieres, two European premieres, five revivals, and celebrations for 30 years of Company Wayne McGregor
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Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities
The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Principal Dancer Evan McKie will leave the company to pursue new dancing opportunities.
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The National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 Season
The National Ballet of Canada announces 2022-2023 season which includes the world premiere of MADDADDAM by Wayne McGregor and Margaret Atwood.
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Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan
Two upcoming galas in Italy to raise money for Ukraine bring together some of the dance names that have been making headlines recently.
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National Ballet of Canada cancels remainder of the 2020/21 season
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, has announced that the remaining 2020/21 season will be cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic.
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