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Glen Tetley centennial celebration continues
The American dancer and choreographer produced numerous cross-discipline choreographies.
Ikuko
Mar 221 min read


Staatballett Berlin performs Nureyev, ballet banned in Russia
The ballet was removed from Bolishoi's repertoire following the tightening of LGBTQ laws in Russia.
Ikuko
Mar 221 min read


Review: Dutch National Ballet Paquita/Carmen/5 Tango's-It was Beaujean-Brandsen-van Manen
Beaujean and Brandsen presented their works together one last time before retiring. It was the first time for the company to present van Manen's work since his passing.
Ikuko
Mar 224 min read


News Clipping: Gentleman Jack, Hannah O'Neal on first Paris Opera Ballet dancer with The Royal Ballet since Guillem
And, Russell Maliphant, anonymous Ballet Moods memes Instagram account, ENB's Body and Soul and The Kennedy Center.
Ikuko
Mar 212 min read


Ballet and opera people "lash out" at Timothée Chalamet with open arms
Mature responses from the centuries-old art form.
Ikuko
Mar 142 min read


Review: Scapino Ballet Rotterdam: Origin- mind-bendingly creative, not an easy watch
Performances received unforced standing ovations.
Ikuko
Feb 123 min read


Exclusive interview: Emily Suzuki on Sugar Plum Fairy debut - "I told myself that it’s a dress rehearsal"
English National Ballet's First Soloist tells us how things went when her dream was no longer a dream.
Ikuko
Jan 315 min read


Review: NDT Resonance - How did they know about my past?
Everyone can relate to it.
Ikuko
Jan 25 min read
Year in recap: top 10 most read posts in 2025
Guess who has claimed the throne. Undisputable, kind of.
Ikuko
Dec 30, 20251 min read


La Bayadère is being rewritten
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, the Dutch National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet are restaging the 19th century ballet.
Ikuko
Dec 24, 20253 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 11 - Beatrice Parma
The last episode of 2025 features the best dancer of the year! Includes an exclusive movie clip.
Ikuko
Dec 19, 20255 min read


Prima Materia holiday business hours 2025-2026
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Ikuko
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Review: Thomas Fauc draft work studio performance - diamond rough to watch
It was rather a pleasant surprise.
Ikuko
Nov 30, 20254 min read


Review: Dutch National Ballet Romeo and Juliet - Please give Juliet more space to shine
Rudi van Dantzig's Romeo and Juliet world-premiered in 1967.
Ikuko
Nov 19, 20255 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 10: Kira Hilli
Kira tried many many shoes before finally finding the right one.
Ikuko
Oct 31, 20254 min read


Beware Christmas!
Tis the time of the year already?! Please note the average processing and shipping time.
Ikuko
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Review: Dutch National Ballet Monument - evolution of gender identity took me to memory lane
The triple bill felt as though it was a full-length ballet because it was consistent and made sense.
Ikuko
Oct 9, 20255 min read
Exclusive: World Ballet Day 2025 is on!
Just in! The date and details will be announced soon.
Ikuko
Oct 6, 20251 min read


News Clipping: Dance Magazine on tuition-free Juilliard, Stuttgart Ballet may perform for near-empty Kennedy Center, London City Ballet and Maliphant reviews, Vaganova in trouble?
Some news articles which caught my eyes recently.
Ikuko
Sep 22, 20252 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 8 : Arianna Maldini
The Dutch National Ballet dancer is soon joining the Norwegian National Ballet for the rest of the season.
Ikuko
Sep 21, 20254 min read
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