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News and Updates
Review: Dutch National Ballet Jewels- joy of pure dance
Every facet of three stones was brilliant.
Ikuko
Mar 12 min read
Olga Smirnova to guest dance in ABT summer season
Smirnova made her debut with the American Ballet Theater as a guest artist in 2014.
Ikuko
Feb 221 min read
World premieres: storytelling ballets at Berlin State Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet
Two of them are Shakespeare.
Ikuko
Feb 173 min read
Retirement: NYCB Ashley Bouder, Balanchine stager Patricia Neary
Bouder spent a quarter century with NYCB. Neary’ career started in 1950s!
Ikuko
Feb 101 min read
What do San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West have in common? — The Royal Ballet
Manon stage sets and costumes are loaned out and those of Cinderella are sold.
Ikuko
Feb 103 min read
National Ballet of Canada: Jessica Xuan to debut as a guest principal in March
Xuan has been Principal of Dutch National Ballet since 2020. The announcement came after Jurgita Dronina’s departure.
Ikuko
Jan 291 min read
Dutch National Ballet extends partnership with David Dawson
Internationally renowned choreographer Dawson has been Associate Artist with the Dutch National Ballet since 2015.
Ikuko
Jan 201 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Yuanyuan Zhang promoted to Principal
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Dec 22, 20241 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Ernst Meisner named as new artistic director
Meisner will succeed Ted Brandsen as of 1 August 2026. He currently holds many leadership positions.
Ikuko
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Elisabeth Tonev, Bianca Teixeira, Zarina Stahnke receive awards
Congratulations to all winners and nominees!
Ikuko
Dec 8, 20241 min read
Dutch National Ballet appoints Ratmansky as Associate Artist
The Dutch National Ballet has been collaborating with Ratmansky already.
Ikuko
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Brandsen and Beaujean to retire, van Poucke and Smirnova receive awards
Timothy van Poucke is the first Dutch man to reach the rank of Principal with the Dutch National Ballet since 1995.
Ikuko
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Ratmansky’s Don Q — Detail oriented catharsis
A non-stop action, party and comedy.
Ikuko
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Victor Caixeta leaves the Dutch National Ballet to grow further as an artist
Expect Super Victor!
Ikuko
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Dutch National Ballet Generation Dance: Orgy of classical techniques
The mixed programme was a show off and I loved it.
Ikuko
Sep 14, 20243 min read
Michaela DePrince passes away
The amazing talent Michaela was 29.
Ikuko
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Kira Hilli promoted
Congratulations Kira!
Ikuko
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Riho Sakamoto joins Berlin State Ballet for 2024/2025 season
The Japanese ballerina is known for solid techniques and artistry.
Ikuko
Aug 24, 20241 min read
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