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
Wendy Whelan
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: Momentum with London City Ballet – astonishing maturity
Graham Watts sees London City Ballet's return to London with Momentum – the company deserves every success. TitleMomentumCompanyLondon City BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate13 September … [Read more...] about Review: Momentum with London City Ballet – astonishing maturity
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
New York City Ballet dancer Jock Soto returns to the stage to celebrate his trailblazing career
Dance took him from New Mexico’s rodeos to New York City’s Lincoln Center where he spent 24 years with the New York City Ballet (NYCB), 20 years as a principal dancer. On August 23, the 20th … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet dancer Jock Soto returns to the stage to celebrate his trailblazing career
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
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
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] 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”
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
SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC
As New York City Ballet launches its 75th Anniversary Season, the company will present SlowDancing/NYCB, a large-scale video installation by artist David Michalek, that will be displayed each night … [Read more...] about SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC
@giselle – a modern reimagining
Born out of Reimagining Giselle, a shorter work commissioned by The Royal Ballet and developed through a residency at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s Pocantico Center, this full-length narrative … [Read more...] about @giselle – a modern reimagining
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
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
Alexei Ratmansky joins New York City Ballet as Artist in Residence
Alexei Ratmansky will join the New York City Ballet in August 2023 as Artist in Residence. As part of an initial five-year contract, Ratmansky will create at least one new work for NYCB each year, … [Read more...] about Alexei Ratmansky joins New York City Ballet as Artist in Residence
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
New York City Ballet presents a Festival of New Choreography 27 – 31 October
For the conclusion of its five-week, 2020 digital fall season, New York City Ballet will present a festival of new choreography featuring five World Premiere films, one launching each night from … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet presents a Festival of New Choreography 27 – 31 October
Week 4 of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season
The fourth week of programming of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season has been announced. On Tuesday 12 May at 8 pm EDT, NYCB will release a programme of Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon … [Read more...] about Week 4 of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season
New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season begins tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April
Tuesday 21 April would have been the opening night of the New York City Ballet’s now-cancelled 2020 Spring Season. The NYCB digital season will offer six weeks of all-new content, six days a … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season begins tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April
New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet announce new artistic leadership
The Boards of Directors of New York City Ballet (NYCB) and its affiliate training academy, the School of American Ballet (SAB), today announced the appointment of Jonathan Stafford, 38, as Artistic … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet announce new artistic leadership
First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet
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Tonight, 27 January 2017, The Royal Ballet presents an exciting new world premiere at the Barbican Theatre in London. Here’s a preview of what the first night audience will be seeing. The project … [Read more...] about First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet
New York City Ballet’s Wendy Whelan brings new work to London for European Première
New York City Ballet principal dancer Wendy Whelan, who recently announced her retirement as a classical ballerina to focus on choreography and contemporary dance, is bringing Restless Creature to The … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet’s Wendy Whelan brings new work to London for European Première
Evan McKie answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? In the womb. Why did you start dancing? I will probably never know the answer to that. I just know why I keep doing it. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Evan McKie answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Bob-cut Ballerinas
Everyone has bad hair days, but just consider the plight of the ballerina: her locks are teased, sprayed and shellacked into submission. For dancers split ends or an unruly cowlick are first-world … [Read more...] about Bob-cut Ballerinas