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News and Updates
Prince has arrived - men's collection is here
Danseurs, thank you for waiting!
Ikuko
Aug 131 min read
Chiffon and double layer options are available for custom wrap skirts
Chiffon is available in 50 colours.
Ikuko
Jul 191 min read
Introducing waist down ombre wrap skirts
They have finally arrived!
Ikuko
Apr 293 min read
Story about Prima Materia ready-to-wear items
I have freedom to design more and produce more.
Ikuko
Jan 192 min read
Happy New Year! Refresh ballet wardrobe with new colours
New ombre, luxe prints, tulles, and flutter and butterfly sleeves.
Ikuko
Jan 31 min read
Prima Materia holiday business schedule
Happy holidays!
Ikuko
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Mariko sensei’s morning class at Huis Conny Janssen
It is the best and probably the only high-level open class in Rotterdam.
Ikuko
Sep 24, 20242 min read
NDT auditions and open studios
The world class contemporary dance company is holding auditions for 2025-2026.
Ikuko
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Ikuko
Sep 10, 20241 min read
Ukrainian International Ballet Independent24: peerless storytelling
I did not enjoy watching it. It was painful.
Ikuko
Sep 9, 20242 min read
September new arrival: Gold Silver Bronze collection
The collection is inspired by the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, with a touch of autumn.
Ikuko
Sep 8, 20241 min read
Scapino Ballet + Blaudzun Oscar: sophisticated cross-discipline entertainment
A full scale entertainment as the company celebrate its 75 year anniversary. Sadly, it is a farewell to Artistic Director Ed Wubbe.
Ikuko
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Promotions: Beatrice Parma with BRB, Emily Suzuki with ENB
Beatrice is promoted to Principal and Emily to Soloist. Congratulations!
Ikuko
Sep 4, 20241 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Kira Hilli promoted
Congratulations Kira!
Ikuko
Sep 3, 20241 min read
The Tokyo Ballet turns 60 years old
The company celebrate it with the Diamond Celebration gala and reviving Bejart's The Kabuki.
Ikuko
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Reece Clarke and Christian Spuck in media interviews
Here are two insightful media interviews I believe you will also enjoy reading.
Ikuko
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Male dancers' company moves: Isaac Hernández casting dates, Shale Wagman, Harrison James
As the 2024-2025 season kicks off, some moves of male principal-level dancers caught my attention -- all somehow connected to Tamara Rojo.
Ikuko
Sep 2, 20242 min read
ABT Studio Company announces 2024/2025 dancers
The sixteen aspiring dancers are from across the globe.
Ikuko
Sep 1, 20241 min read
ENBYouthCo-nnect applications are open: English National Ballet
ENBYouthCo-nnect is a one-year training programme. It is designed for young dancers aged 13 – 16 years.
Ikuko
Aug 11, 20241 min read
Leanne Benjamin leaves Queensland Ballet as AD less than a year as funding constrains her artistic vision
Leanne Benjamin was the sixth artistic director. Assistant Artistic Director Greg Horsman has stepped in to finish 2025 season.
Ikuko
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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