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Emotional ginger cat steals the show from Romeo and Juliet in Turkey
The cat was trying to resuscitate Romeo!
Ikuko
3 days ago2 min read


Review: Conny Janssen Danst INSTINCT - back to the basics brings out the strength of the company
One of the most mature and best dance performances I have watched so far in the 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
Jun 23 min read
News Clipping: Lauren Cuthbertson beat life threatening illness, judge on Trump's name on The Kennedy Center, Naomi Osaka's tennis dress
News that has caught my eye recently.
Ikuko
May 312 min read
News Clipping: Megan Fairchild's new career, looking back on Liam Scarlett
Do you know where Megan is heading to? News which has caught my eye recently.
Ikuko
May 202 min read


Prima Materia addresses Reddit thread
All Prima Materia items are made of new fabric.
Ikuko
May 81 min read


The Royal Danish Ballet announces 2026-2027 season
The new season opens with rarely performed Bournonville works.
Ikuko
May 72 min read


The Royal Ballet and Opera to unveil new curtains at special gala
You will be lucky if you can attend the gala.
Ikuko
May 73 min read


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
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