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Hamburg Ballet in turmoil under Volpi - German media
Almost half the company’s first soloists have left, others wrote to a cultural senator.
Ikuko
May 17, 20251 min read
Melissa Hamilton in Gramilano interview
"I genuinely believed that ship had sailed."
Ikuko
May 13, 20252 min read
Bloch introduces RP Collection more than a year after Russian Pointe acquisition
"Say hello to the RP Collection"
Ikuko
May 11, 20251 min read
Trump proposes shutting National Endowment for the Arts, grants cancelled, all directors leave - reports
“The NEA is updating its grantmaking policy priorities to focus funding on projects that reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the President"
Ikuko
May 9, 20252 min read
Aaron Robinson rejoins Houston Ballet
Also, Houston Ballet has announced its 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
May 8, 20251 min read
Northern Ballet wins FEDORA Dance Prize for Gentleman Jack creation
Gentleman Jack will premiere in Spring 2026.
Ikuko
May 8, 20251 min read
Carlos Acosta to reimagine La Bayadère set in Renaissance Italy for 2026 world premiere
It is called The Maiden of Venice and set in Renaissance Italy to avoid cultural appropriation.
Ikuko
May 7, 20251 min read
Ikuko
May 6, 20251 min read
San Francisco Ballet: Patricio Revé to join, 2025-2026 season, promotions
It seems Patricio Revé is joining, among other amazing dancers.
Ikuko
May 4, 20252 min read
Boston Ballet announces five promotions
Congratulations!
Ikuko
May 1, 20251 min read
Bolshoi Ballet in newspapers: China tour and scandal
Some critics were offered money, The Times reports.
Ikuko
May 1, 20251 min read
ABT: Ethan Stiefel appointed Senior Faculty of JKO School, Gillian Murphy's swan song
Super couple. Ethan sounds genuinely happy with the appointment.
Ikuko
Apr 30, 20251 min read
Élisabeth Platel celebrates 20 years as Paris Opera Ballet School director
Platel was was Étoile from 1981 to 1999.
Ikuko
Apr 30, 20251 min read
Ballet Black sets up crowdfunding after eviction last year
The London-based award winning company moved to Hammersmith in February.
Ikuko
Apr 30, 20251 min read
Isadora Duncan Dance Awards announces nominees
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Apr 30, 20255 min read
Royal Swedish Ballet: Anders Hellström appointed new Artistic Director
Current Artistic Director Nicolas Le Riche's contract expires in summer after eight years.
Ikuko
Apr 30, 20251 min read
Promotions: San Francisco Ballet's Cavan Conley, Royal Swedish Ballet's Maya Schonbru
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Ikuko
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Capezio acquired by private equity
Capezio was established in 1887 in New York by Salvatore Capezio. The company has been owned by the Terlizzi and Giacoio families.
Ikuko
Apr 27, 20251 min read
The Royal Ballet: new face for Romeo in cast change
Patricio Revé And Anna Rose O’Sullivan will replace Marcelino Sambé and Yasmine Nagdhi, respectively, in Romeo and Juliet.
Ikuko
Apr 25, 20251 min read
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