Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, has announced that Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal Dancer. He said, I’m delighted that Matthew Ball will be a Principal dancer from the start … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet promotions for 2018/19 season: Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal dancer
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Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo
Miyako Yoshida, former Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, has been appointed Artistic Director of the New National Ballet Tokyo. The Ballet Company is part of Tokyo's New National Theatre, … [Read more...] about Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo
English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season
Tamara Rojo has announced promotions within English National Ballet and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season. Joiners and promotions Joining the Company will be Jeffrey Cirio who joins English … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season
Former Béjart Ballet Lausanne Principal Kathryn Bradney is new Artistic Director of the Prix de Lausanne
Following the Fondation en faveur de l’Art Chorégraphique’s official Board meeting, Kathryn Bradney has been elected unanimously as full-time Executive and Artistic Director of the Prix de Lausanne … [Read more...] about Former Béjart Ballet Lausanne Principal Kathryn Bradney is new Artistic Director of the Prix de Lausanne
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
Prix de Lausanne Prize Winners 2018 and photos
A large audience attended the Prix de Lausanne Finals today, both at the Théâtre de Beaulieu and online. 8 young dancers were awarded a scholarship allowing them to enter one of the 72 partner … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne Prize Winners 2018 and photos
Prix de Lausanne 2018 – 21 candidates have been qualified for the Finals of the competition
From the beginning of the week, 74 candidates from all over the world have attended daily classes, coaching and rehearsals with prestigious professionals in the field. Carefully observed by 9 jury … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2018 – 21 candidates have been qualified for the Finals of the competition
Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June
On Monday 11 June 2018, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at the London Coliseum for the first time. Emerging Dancer is a key part of English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June
Prix de Lausanne candidates for 2018 – Italian boys score again but for the UK ‘nul point’
The video selection took place from 26-29 October in Lausanne with a panel of nine jury members, all professionals from the dance world. There were 380 entrants (297 girls and 83 boys) from 38 … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne candidates for 2018 – Italian boys score again but for the UK ‘nul point’
Interview with Joseph Caley, English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
After more than a decade with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Principal Dancer Joseph Caley has packed his bags and headed south to join Tamara Rojo and English National Ballet. In July, when his move was … [Read more...] about Interview with Joseph Caley, English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
Joseph Caley is to join English National Ballet as Principal
English National Ballet has announced that Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal Joseph Caley will join the company for the 2017/2018 season. Caley trained at the Royal Ballet School, … [Read more...] about Joseph Caley is to join English National Ballet as Principal
English National Ballet’s new Lead Principal: San Francisco’s Aaron Robison
English National Ballet will welcome Aaron Robison as Lead Principal. Robison is currently a Principal with San Francisco Ballet. He will join the ENB next spring ahead of the performances of Romeo … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new Lead Principal: San Francisco’s Aaron Robison
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2017 – judging panel and repertoire
Now in its eighth year, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will this year be held at Sadler’s Wells, for the first time, on Thursday 25 May 2017. Through this annual event, … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2017 – judging panel and repertoire
Introducing Michele Esposito… winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2017
Michele Esposito has won the Prix de Lausanne 2017. The first prize, sponsored by the Swiss investment firm Adveq, was not his only award as he also won the Best Swiss Candidate Prize as well as the … [Read more...] about Introducing Michele Esposito… winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2017
Prix de Lausanne 2017 prize winners – with photos
A large audience attended the Prix de Lausanne finals both at Théâtre de Beaulieu and online. Eight young dancers have been awarded a scholarship allowing them to enter one of the 68 partner schools … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2017 prize winners – with photos
20 Prix de Lausanne finalists announced: Japan, Brazil, Italy and South Korea top the leader board
After four days of intensive classes, 20 candidates have qualified for the finals of the Prix de Lausanne competition. 66 candidates from all over the world have attended daily classes, coaching, … [Read more...] about 20 Prix de Lausanne finalists announced: Japan, Brazil, Italy and South Korea top the leader board
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition 2017
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition is already in it's eighth edition. This year it will be held at Sadler’s Wells on Thursday 25 May. Unusually, the English National Ballet … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition 2017
Jury members announced for the Prix de Lausanne 45th edition
The jury of Prix de Lausanne 2017 is composed of nine major personalities from the dance world, presided over by the Royal Ballet's Director, Kevin O’Hare. O'Hare said, The Prix de Lausanne is a … [Read more...] about Jury members announced for the Prix de Lausanne 45th edition
2017 Prix de Lausanne candidates – complete list by name and country
2017 Prix de Lausanne candidates have been chosen for the 45th edition of the competition. The video jury deliberated this weekend and chose the 74 candidates who will take part, out of 338 … [Read more...] about 2017 Prix de Lausanne candidates – complete list by name and country
All John Neumeier contemporary variations for Prix de Lausanne 2017
The Prix de Lausanne 2017 will run from 29 January to 5 February 2017, and those who wish to take part need to start filling in forms and making videos to submit for consideration. For the 45th … [Read more...] about All John Neumeier contemporary variations for Prix de Lausanne 2017
18-year-old Julian MacKay becomes a soloist with the Mikhailovsky Ballet
After being introduced to Julian Mackay, and his whole dancing family, three years ago by his sister Maria Sascha Khan - now First Soloist with the Ekaterinburg State Ballet - I have been following … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Julian MacKay becomes a soloist with the Mikhailovsky Ballet
18-year-old Vincenzo di Primo on winning at Lausanne and studying at the Vienna Ballet Academy
18-year-old Vincenzo di Primo was one of the seven winners at the annual Prix de Lausanne, taking away the Albert Amon Foundation scholarship which will give him the opportunity to train for a year at … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Vincenzo di Primo on winning at Lausanne and studying at the Vienna Ballet Academy
Julian Mackay on entering and winning the Prix de Lausanne 2015
Seventeen-year-old Julian Mackay is one of the six winners of this year’s Prix de Lausanne. He is part of the extraordinary Khan-MacKay family which boasts four ballet dancers; something this blog has … [Read more...] about Julian Mackay on entering and winning the Prix de Lausanne 2015
Zach’s Diary part four: Auditions and end-of-year show
Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada Zach’s Diary part two: Starting at Stuttgart’s John Cranko-Schule Zach’s Diary part three: Balanchine, class and holidays My original … [Read more...] about Zach’s Diary part four: Auditions and end-of-year show
Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada
Zach Rogers is an eighteen-year-old Canadian ballet dancer who got through to the finals at the Prix de Lausanne earlier this year, and has been accepted at the John Cranko Schule in … [Read more...] about Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada
Madoka Sugai talks about her Prix de Lausanne win
Madoka Sugai, the 17-year-old winner of this year's Prix de Lausanne, talked to Japan's The Mainichi Daily News. Ballet is an indispensible part of my life. When I felt like I wanted to go out like … [Read more...] about Madoka Sugai talks about her Prix de Lausanne win
Paul Chalmer answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? Age 6, then National Ballet School, Toronto, age 9. Why did you start dancing? Saw ballet on TV. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Paul Chalmer answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
18-year-old Brazilian Renan Cerdeiro leads Miami City Ballet
By the age of 10, Renan Cerdeiro knew what he wanted. “It was always my dream to be in a big and famous ballet company and dance nice parts,” he says. He also knew he could not fulfill that dream … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Brazilian Renan Cerdeiro leads Miami City Ballet
