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News and Updates
News clipping: National Ballet of Japan's Gieselle, problems with appropriating disability, South Africa's local ballet school
Some news articles that have caught my eye recently.
Ikuko
Aug 1, 20252 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
What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 6: Julia Roscoe
The newly promoted Royal Ballet dancer wears the pointe shoe which everyone is talking about.
Ikuko
Jul 25, 20255 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
American Ballet Theatre announces three promotions
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 22, 20251 min read
Phoenix Dance Theatre is looking for Operational Assistant
The application deadline is 18th August 2025.
Ikuko
Jul 20, 20251 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
Bayerisches Staatsballett announces joiners and leavers
Eight joiners and seven leavers.
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Stuttgart Ballet: Daiana Ruiz promoted to Principal
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Raymond Chai to host intensives in London and Singapore
London intensive in July (at one of the Royal Opera House studios) and Singapore intensive in September.
Ikuko
Jul 5, 20251 min read
Semperoper Ballett Dresden announces promotions
James Kirby Rogers has been promoted to Principal. Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 4, 20251 min read
Nederlands Dans Theater's 2025-2026 season
The new season includes many exciting names, upcoming and established.
Ikuko
Jun 28, 20251 min read
Northern Ballet appoints new trustees, including Steven McRae
Sir Gregory Doran, former Artistic Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, is also named.
Ikuko
Jun 28, 20252 min read
Dutch National Ballet new season updates with new La Bayadere and secret Ratmansky
New La Bayadere will feature a Dutch antagonist.
Ikuko
Jun 28, 20253 min read
The National Ballet of Canada announces promotions
A new principal is born in Toronto.
Ikuko
Jun 27, 20251 min read
The Royal Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers
No new principals but lots of young talents.
Ikuko
Jun 27, 20252 min read
Maria Yakovleva named Étoile of Hungarian National Ballet
The news came as a surprise to Yakovleva. Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Retirement: Itziar Mendizabal, Caroline Roca, Olga Konosenko, Guillaume Côté, Patryk Walczak
They have danced more than 20 years on stage.
Ikuko
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Teatro alla Scala announces 2025-2026 ballet season
We already know Bolle will be casted for Apollo.
Ikuko
May 31, 20251 min read
National Ballet of Canada welcomes new principals, Adieu, new season
The company also published the 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
May 20, 20251 min read
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