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News and Updates
Gender defying Leroy Mokgatle and Long Zhou nominated for German Theatre Award
Leroy and Long are both phenomenal.
Ikuko
Aug 1, 20251 min read
Christian Spuck awarded German Dance Award 2026
Butoh dancer Tadashi Endo is posthumously honoured with a lifetime achievement award.
Ikuko
Jul 29, 20251 min read
Hamburg Ballett's stage manager, Staatsballett Berlin's pianist retire after four decades
Toi toi toi!
Ikuko
Jul 29, 20251 min read
Hamburg Ballett officialises interim joint leadership following Volpi's departure
The search for the new artistic director would start after the summer break in "an externally moderated process."
Ikuko
Jul 29, 20252 min read
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Carlos Acosta receives honorary degree, names a guest conductor
An honorary degree is the University of Birmingham's highest honour.
Ikuko
Jul 27, 20251 min read
The National Ballet of Canada announces more joiners, Sofiane Sylve artist in residence
The Toronto-based company published the full dancer roster for 2025-2026.
Ikuko
Jul 23, 20251 min read
Malandain Ballet Biarritz announces new director
Martin Harriague will be officially appointed in January 2027.
Ikuko
Jul 22, 20251 min read
American Ballet Theatre announces three promotions
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 22, 20251 min read
London City Ballet to revive rare Jerome Robbins at Baryshnikov Art Centre
Quiet City will be performed at The Royal Opera House in November.
Ikuko
Jul 20, 20251 min read
Chacott is recycling pointe shoes to renewable fuels
Customers can bring in up to ten pairs to Chacott's selected stores in Japan to receive vouchers.
Ikuko
Jul 20, 20251 min read
ABT announces fall 2025 and spring 2026 seasons
The fall season is dedicated to celebrate its 85th anniversary, Twyla Tharp and Misty Copeland.
Ikuko
Jul 20, 20251 min read
Gillian Murphy bids farewell after 29 years
The world won't be the same.
Ikuko
Jul 20, 20252 min read
English National Ballet celebrates ENB75, announces guest artists
It is an enjoyable online archive. Aslo, Alice Mariani and Ricardo Castellanos will guest dance for the 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
Jul 19, 20251 min read
Ikuko
Jul 18, 20251 min read
Paris Opera Ballet announces nine joiners
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 16, 20251 min read
Hamburg Ballett announces departure of four Principals
Alessandro Frola will join the Vienna State Ballet.
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Stuttgart Ballet: Daiana Ruiz promoted to Principal
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Obituary: Romayne Grigorova - The Royal Opera dancer, Ballet Mistress
Romayne was the history of The Royal Ballet and Opera, and also my teacher.
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20252 min read
Olga Smirnova, Marcelino Sambé, Maria Kochetkova updates .. and Polunin
Marcelino is back on stage!
Ikuko
Jul 14, 20251 min read
Alvin Ailey joiners, Les Ballets des Monte Carlo retirement, Académie Princesse Grace graduate to join Paris Opera Ballet
New chapters for everyone.
Ikuko
Jul 9, 20251 min read
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