For the penultimate ballet in its Spring repertory season, San Francisco Ballet turned to former principal dancer Ulrik Birkkjaer to stage La Sylphide at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House … [Read more...] about Interview: Ulrik Birkkjaer on staging La Sylphide for San Francisco Ballet
Tamara Rojo
San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
Ballet’s past, present, and future are explored in the 2026-2027 season, San Francisco Ballet announced this week. Curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the season continues her menu of … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
Eugene Onegin, the new ballet for San Francisco Ballet and Joffrey Ballet
The world premiere of a new full-length Eugene Onegin, opening San Francisco Ballet’s 2026 repertory season this week, realises choreographer Yuri Possohkov’s long-held dream project, stars two … [Read more...] about Eugene Onegin, the new ballet for San Francisco Ballet and Joffrey Ballet
Pressure mounts for San Francisco Ballet to cancel Trump Kennedy Center appearance
Pressure is mounting on San Francisco Ballet to rethink its upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., as criticism continues to swirl around President Donald Trump’s recent takeover of the Kennedy … [Read more...] about Pressure mounts for San Francisco Ballet to cancel Trump Kennedy Center appearance
Interview: Tamara Rojo, San Francisco Ballet’s Artistic Director – bringing the art of ballet forward
Leaning into her third season as Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet, Tamara Rojo is balancing the venerable heritage of America’s oldest ballet company with its equally venerable commitment to … [Read more...] about Interview: Tamara Rojo, San Francisco Ballet’s Artistic Director – bringing the art of ballet forward
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
San Francisco Ballet announces its 2025–2026 season
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has announced its 2025–2026 Season, curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo. Works include the world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin, the return of Aszure … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet announces its 2025–2026 season
Interview: Ernst Meisner, new Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet
Paul Arrowsmith talks to Ernst Meisner who takes over from Ted Brandsen as Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet in 2026. Ernst Meisner has held a newly created position at the Dutch National … [Read more...] about Interview: Ernst Meisner, new Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet
Isaac Hernández to leave San Francisco Ballet
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Isaac Hernández will leave the San Francisco Ballet at the end of this season. His contract expires on 1 July. Hernández joined the company as a principal … [Read more...] about Isaac Hernández to leave San Francisco Ballet
[Review] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024
Matthew Paluch watches English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024 and reveals this year's winners. TitleEmerging Dancer Award 2024CompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024
[Review] Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet – with Nikisha Fogo there’s risk, drama, bravery, and major confidence
Matthew Paluch sees Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet and is struck by Nikisha Fogo's Odette/Odile: a super interesting dancer – nothing is held back. TitleSwan LakeCompanySan Francisco … [Read more...] about [Review] Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet – with Nikisha Fogo there’s risk, drama, bravery, and major confidence
Tamara Rojo announces San Francisco Ballet’s 2024–2025 Season
San Francisco Ballet’s new season includes “high-drama story ballets, inventive contemporary voices, and works rarely seen by US audiences”. San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has announced its … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo announces San Francisco Ballet’s 2024–2025 Season
Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan says goodbye after 29 years at San Francsico Ballet
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan will give her final performance with the company on Wednesday 14 February 2024 as Marguerite in Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite … [Read more...] about Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan says goodbye after 29 years at San Francsico Ballet
#WorldBalletDay celebrates 10th anniversary
The annual free digital 24-hour livestream for World Ballet Day occurs on Wednesday 1 November this year. Kevin O'Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, said: It’s incredible to think that … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay celebrates 10th anniversary
[Review] Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined – there’s lots to savour, but…
Matthew Paluch sees Akram Khan's Jungle Book reimagined TitleJungle Book reimaginedCompanyAkram Khan CompanyVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate5 April 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Most synopses of … [Read more...] about [Review] Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined – there’s lots to savour, but…
Tributes to the great ballerina Lynn Seymour who has died at 83
8 March 1939 – 7 March 2023 Lynn Seymour died on 7 March 2023 at the age of 83. The Royal Ballet announced: “The Royal Ballet is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lynn Seymour on 7 March on … [Read more...] about Tributes to the great ballerina Lynn Seymour who has died at 83
[Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London
Jonathan Gray sees the return of English National Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum TitleSwan LakeCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon ColiseumDate12 January … [Read more...] about [Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition put on pause after exit of Tamara Rojo
English National Ballet today announced that its Emerging Dancer competition will be paused until 2024. The decision was made to ensure Artistic Director Designate, Aaron S. Watkin, and the wider … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition put on pause after exit of Tamara Rojo
English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey
English National Ballet is deeply saddened by the news that our President and former Artistic Director, Dame Beryl Grey, has passed away at the age of 95. Dame Beryl was a dedicated ambassador and … [Read more...] about English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey
Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album
Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur is the latest triple bill from English National Ballet at Sadler’s Wells. Here's a round-up of what some of the critics said with an exclusive photo album by Dasa … [Read more...] about Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album
[Review] English National Ballet present Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet's triple bill Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur TitleEk/ Forsythe/ QuagebeurCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate10 November … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet present Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur
Aaron S Watkin to become new Artistic Director of English National Ballet
English National Ballet announced that Aaron S Watkin has been appointed as its new Artistic Director. He will take up the position in August 2023. Watkin comes to English National Ballet from the … [Read more...] about Aaron S Watkin to become new Artistic Director of English National Ballet
[Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022
English National Ballet’s annual Emerging Dancer competition has been won by Eric Snyder. The competition has six of the company’s dancers, selected by their peers, perform in front of a … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022
Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet
English National Ballet has announced that Artistic Director and Lead Principal Dancer, Tamara Rojo, will step down towards the end of 2022 to take up the role of Artistic Director at San Francisco … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet
Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere
The recent impact of Covid-19 has disrupted English National Ballet’s rehearsal schedule for its upcoming production of Raymonda. This, combined with the complexities of bringing a new, full-length … [Read more...] about Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere
First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet
The first photos of English National Ballet’s new production of Raymonda are of the rehearsals that took place in the company’s Holloway Production Studio at its east London home, the Mulryan Centre … [Read more...] about First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet
UK’s National Dance Awards announced
This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced
English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’
This summer, from 16 - 26 June, English National Ballet presents Solstice, a programme of repertoire highlights, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Solstice features excerpts from the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’
English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’
Marking its first live performances to theatre audiences for over a year, English National Ballet returns to the stage on Monday 17 May with Reunion at Sadler’s Wells, London. Reunion sees ENB … [Read more...] about English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’
English National Ballet launches new apps
English National Ballet has launched brand-new apps to help audiences enjoy the company’s digital content from its online platform ENB at Home. ‘ENB at Home’ is ENB’s dedicated on-demand video … [Read more...] about English National Ballet launches new apps