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News and Updates
Stuttgart Ballet announces a promotion
Abigail Willson-Heisel has been promoted to a Soloist. Mackenzie Brown has become a Guest Principal Dancer.
Ikuko
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Dutch National Opera & Ballet open house
The family friendly event was free admission.
Ikuko
Sep 1, 20252 min read
Auditions: Trocks,Teatro Colón, TAM Ballet, Skånes Dansteater
The United States, Argentina, Italy and Sweden. Some big opportunities!
Ikuko
Aug 28, 20252 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 7: Anna-Babette Winkler
Anna-Babette, a recently promoted First Artist of ENB, shares lots of information with us. Your second toe is longer than the big toe? Then this is a MUST READ.
Ikuko
Aug 25, 20255 min read
American ballerina Yana Peneva leaves Stuttgart Ballet to join Mariinsky
Yana is the second American dancer to join the Russian company for the new season.
Ikuko
Aug 22, 20251 min read
ABT Studio Company announces 2025-2026 dancers
The studio company also announced the Fall 2025 ABT Apprentice Program dancers.
Ikuko
Aug 19, 20251 min read
Eighteen-year-old Mississippi boy to join Mariinsky as Soloist
Alexei Orohovsky has just graduated from John Cranko Schule.
Ikuko
Aug 19, 20251 min read
English National Ballet announces principal casting for autumn-winter
It is nice to see many role debuts.
Ikuko
Aug 15, 20251 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Riho Sakamoto returns, promotions and joiners
Welcome back and congratulations!
Ikuko
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Promotion: Dutch National Ballet Lore Zonderman
Lore joined the Dutch National Ballet in 2020.
Ikuko
Aug 5, 20251 min read


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 2, 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 24, 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 21, 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
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