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News and Updates


Social media sensation ballet master Tomas Karlborg retires
"Pas de Balanchine!"
Ikuko
Nov 21 min read


Review: Dorothée Gilbert's livestreamed adieu - retiring at her prime
She is at her prime.
Ikuko
Oct 254 min read
Promotions, retirement: New York City Ballet, Vienna State Ballet, Ballet Black, Philadelphia Ballet
Toi toi toi!
Ikuko
Oct 211 min read
ABT Principals Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside to retire after 25 plus years
Toi toi toi! ABT also announced details of its China tour, the Fall season casting and the Fall Gala.
Ikuko
Oct 81 min read


Dorothée Gilbert's adieu to be livestreamed on 15th October
Gilbert will dance Manon.
Ikuko
Sep 121 min read
Joiners, appointment: Scottish Ballet, Opéra Nice, Ballet X
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Aug 161 min read
Ikuko
Aug 91 min read
Joiners, leavers, appointment: Miami City Ballet, Béjart Ballet Lausanne, Freefall Dance Co, Opéra National de Bordeaux, La Biennale di Venezia
Catch up with people moves.
Ikuko
Aug 51 min read
Bayerisches Staatsballett announces joiners for 2026-2027, leavers, retirement
Ballet mistress and former Principal Dancer Judith Turos leaves after 45 years.
Ikuko
Jul 221 min read


The Royal Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for 2026-2027
Congratulations and toi toi toi!
Ikuko
Jul 101 min read
Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Dorothée Gilbert dances last time at Bastille
Her adieu will be in October.
Ikuko
Jul 31 min read
Ikuko
Jun 211 min read
The National Ballet of Canada announces promotions for 2026-2027, leavers and retirements
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jun 161 min read
San Francisco Ballet announces promotions and joiners
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jun 41 min read
Promotions, joiners, leavers, retirements: The National Ballet of Canada and Ballet de Catalunya, Ballet West
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jun 21 min read


Opéra National de Bordeaux announces 2026-2027 season
Very unique programmes.
Ikuko
May 311 min read


Dutch National Ballet announces promotions, joiners, leavers, retirement
Exciting names! Congratulations and toi toi toi.
Ikuko
May 212 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
Retirement: Jose Alves, Pacific Northwest Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Toi toi toi to Jose, Elizabeth Murphy, Annie Johnson and Ingrid Silva.
Ikuko
May 141 min read
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