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Review: Ukrainian International Ballet Past | Present | Future - exploring multidisciplinary artistry under female leadership
It was very current. It was relevant. It was thought-provoking.
Ikuko
2 days ago3 min read
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Hamburg Ballett lets Demis Volpi go, cancels his new work
Hamburg Ballett has been in turmoil in the past several weeks.
Ikuko
3 days ago2 min read
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Review: Scapino Ballet's Origin - Unique, simple and versatile
Everyone in Rotterdam is talking about GOATS.
Ikuko
Jun 113 min read
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Matthew Bourne receives the Freedom of the City of London award
His Swan Lake is almost a classic.
Ikuko Kurahone
Jun 101 min read
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Misty Copeland to retire from stage after 25 years with ABT
In 2015, Copeland became the first black female Principal in ABT's 85 year history.
Ikuko
Jun 91 min read
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Review: Scapino Ballet Anima Obscura - like an extravagant rock concert and I enjoyed it
It was definitely a tour de force for new artistic director Nanine Linning.
Ikuko
Jun 62 min read
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Obituary: Krisztina de Châtel, Valentyna Kalinovska
Hungarian-Dutch choreographer de Châtel was 81 years old. Ukrainian ballerina Kalinovska was 87 years old.
Ikuko
Jun 52 min read
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Auditions: New English Ballet Theatre, Parsons Dance
London and New York
Ikuko
Jun 11 min read
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Hamburg Ballett principal Jacopo Bellussi to leave after Romeo
The Italian Jacopo is also Étoile with Le Ballet de l’Opéra national du Capitole and will take on the artistic director position of a summer dance festival.
Ikuko
Jun 11 min read
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Hamburg Ballett postpones Volpi's world premiere
Volpi, under fire for several weeks, does not have enough capacity create now.
Ikuko
Jun 12 min read
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Hans van Manen, 92, continues to fascinate the world
Van Manen has been active as a choreographer for seven decades and it seems he is unstoppable.
Ikuko
May 311 min read
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Birmingham Royal Ballet: new CEO, awards from Lord Mayer
Paul James succeeds Caroline Miller.
Ikuko
May 311 min read
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Sarah Lane to raise funds for animals rescue and welfare
Former ABT star founded Dance For Paws last year.
Ikuko
May 311 min read
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Teatro alla Scala announces 2025-2026 ballet season
We already know Bolle will be casted for Apollo.
Ikuko
May 311 min read
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ENB dancer William Simmons raising funds to beat cancer
"I'm challenging myself this June to support two incredible causes."
Ikuko
May 291 min read
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Marge Hendrick leaves Scottish Ballet to join Lyon Opera Ballet
The French dancer bid farewell to Glasgow on 24th May.
Ikuko
May 291 min read
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A dancer nearly lost a finger in Spartacus sword fight - media reports
Surgeons saved a finger of Wagner Carvalho.
Ikuko
May 291 min read
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Ikuko
May 291 min read
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What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 4: Ganna Muromtseva
Ganna had to change brands when she fled the war in Ukraine. Now she is happy with her shoes.
Ikuko
May 253 min read
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Royal Ballet's Yasmine Naghdi announces pregnancy
Baby is due in December!
Ikuko
May 221 min read
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