The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater of Ukraine is heading to the Netherlands this April for a new performance set to the world-famous Carmina Burana, the legendary score of Carl Orff. This performance marks the anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine and sees more than 130 musicians, dancers and singers perform…
Critically acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE and artistic director of Jasmin Vardimon Company, has been a leading force in the British dance theatre scene for over two decades; renowned for groundbreaking and visually stunning dance theatre. Jasmin Vardimon Company created the JV2 Professional Development Diploma with the mission to encourage, cultivate and nurture young talent.…
Boston Ballet‘s Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen has announced Our Journey – a programme showcasing two insightful contemporary works that reflects the curiosity about the world and a shared desire for human connection. La Mer, an explosive world premiere by lauded artist and choreographer Nanine Linning, explores the romance, beauty, and volatility of the sea and…
Dance is a universal language that has the power to move people emotionally, physically, and spiritually. For children, dance is especially powerful. It offers an outlet for creative expression, physical activity, and an emotional release. Dancing helps children develop skills, coordination, balance, and agility. Beyond the physical benefits, dance also helps children develop a sense…
Artistic Director Yoshida Miyako has announced the upcoming season featuring much loved ballet classics, work by celebrated Japanese choreographer Moriyama Kaiji, a young dancer gala and a new educational project. A season highlight is the revival of Don Quixote, brimming with fun and vitality. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky, and directed by Alexei…
Mikhail Baryshnikov is set to take to the stage in The Hunting Gun – adapted for the stage by Serge Lamothe and directed by François Girard. The Hunting Gun is a two-hander performed entirely in Japanese starring Miki Nakatani as Shoko, Midori, and Saiko, and Mikhail Baryshnikov in the non-speaking role of Josuke Misugi. The Hunting Gun – Three letters. One tragedy. Josuke Misugi…
McNicol Ballet Collective – founded by Artistic Director and choreographer Andrew McNicol – unites artists from a range of disciplines to create adventurous new work for both stage and screen. Following the success of McNicol Ballet Collective’s debut programme in 2021 the innovative dance company returns this summer with Devotions, a triple bill of virtuosic dance work…
The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Spencer Hack has been promoted to Principal Dancer. Hack was surprised on stage by Artistic Director Hope Muir following the Canadian premiere of David Dawson’s Anima Animus, by promoting him from First Soloist to Principal Dancer. “Spencer is one of The National Ballet of Canada’s most committed, versatile and poetic artists.…
Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, announced the Joffrey’s 2023–2024 Season, featuring a Chicago debut of a full-length gothic masterpiece set in the dawn of modern science; a mixed rep program featuring a world premiere; the return of a Swedish tour de force; and a holiday tradition boldly reimagined for…
First Soloist Tanya Howard is set to retire after 25 years with The National Ballet of Canada at the end of the 2022/23 season. Howard will be honoured onstage by the company at a celebratory performance as she dances the role of the Stepsister in James Kudelka’s Cinderella on March 12, 2023. Tanya Howard said: “I feel so fortunate to…
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Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen has announced nine dancer…
First Soloist Tanya Howard is set to retire after 25 years with…
The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater of Ukraine…
Acclaimed choreographer Johan Inger‘s award winning production of Carmen is…
