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Dutch National Ballet: Salome Leverashvili promoted to Principal
The beautiful Georgian dancer joined the Junior Company in 2016.
Ikuko
Nov 12, 20251 min read
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News clipping: Bolle in Winter Olympics, Northern Ballet hiring BBC orchestra, November, Forsythe, McGregor, Cherkaoui and why Marseille
News stories that have recently caught my eye.
Ikuko Kurahone
Nov 11, 20252 min read
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Nov 11, 20251 min read
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BalletBoyz returning to stage for 25th anniversary with Still Pointless
BalletBoyz performed its first show, Pointless, a quarter-century ago.
Ikuko
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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Misty Copeland receives Harvard W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
The medal is the university's highest honour in the field of African and African American studies.
Ikuko
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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Paris Opera Ballet announces promotions after internal competition in "new format"
The annual tradition since 1860 continues after much scrutiny in the past couple of years.
Ikuko
Nov 5, 20253 min read
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Prix de Lausanne announces selected candidates for 2026, gives Sylvie Guillem lifetime achievement award
Total of 81 aspiring talented dancers will compete in February.
Ikuko
Nov 1, 20251 min read
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Ballet Black reaches New Home fundraising target
The London-based award winning company was unexpectedly evicted.
Ikuko
Nov 1, 20251 min read
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Joiners and retirement: Boston Ballet, Semperoper Ballet apprentice, National Ballet of Canada
Toi toi toi!
Ikuko
Nov 1, 20251 min read
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Oct 31, 20251 min read
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Black British Theatre Awards: Uchenna wins best dance category
Our Mighty Groove opened Sadler's Wells East in February.
Ikuko
Oct 29, 20251 min read
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Oct 26, 20251 min read
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Capezio acquiring online retailer Discount Dance Supply - media report
Discount Dance Supply will continue to operate under its own name throughout 2025.
Ikuko
Oct 25, 20251 min read
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The Royal Ballet announces launch of Reiss | The Royal Ballet clothing collection
Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to support The Royal Ballet's artistry.
Ikuko
Oct 25, 20251 min read
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News clipping: Ballet is always diverse, Ansel Elgort pro dance debut in Quadrophenia, Bracewell-Monaghan garden tour, Megan Fairchild on boycott, more on Misty's legacy
Recent news articles which caught my eye.
Ikuko
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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World Ballet Day 2025 date announced!
The theme is Access becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025.
Ikuko
Oct 18, 20252 min read
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Misty Copeland's farewell to be free live-streamed to another Lincoln Center theatre
"Hundreds of complimentary tickets will be distributed on the day of the event."
Ikuko
Oct 11, 20251 min read
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Ikuko
Oct 11, 20251 min read
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News clipping: Akram Khan interview, former dancer sues London Met police, Misty Copeland, NYCB dancers boycott, Graham finally in the UK
Some news articles which have caught my eye recently.
Ikuko
Oct 11, 20252 min read
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New York City Ballet announces promotions with the first African American female soloist -media
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Oct 11, 20251 min read
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