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Stuttgart Ballet: Tamas Detrich to stay as Artistic Director
The American Detrich will lead the German company for at least another five years.
Ikuko
3 days ago1 min read
Promotions, joiners: Stuttgart Ballett, The Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey, The Finnish National Opera and Ballet
Congratulations!
Ikuko
May 301 min read


Stuttgart Ballet announces 2026-2027 season
The Stuttgart Ballet, Germany, announced its 2026-2027 season on 13th May 2026. In addition to the company's signature John Cranko, the new season's highlights include David Dawson's new work and the For Maurice mixed programme to celebrate Maurice Béjart's centenary. The great choreographer Béjart was born in January 1927. The company also celebrates Marcia Haydée's 90th birthday in July 2027. There are quite a lot on the table. Onegin by John Cranko Romeo and Juliet by John
Ikuko
May 151 min read
Year in recap: top 10 most read posts in 2025
Guess who has claimed the throne. Undisputable, kind of.
Ikuko
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Ikuko
Oct 11, 20251 min read


The Australian Ballet announces 2026 season
It will be David Hallberg's sixth season as the artistic director.
Ikuko
Sep 27, 20251 min read


News Clipping: Dance Magazine on tuition-free Juilliard, Stuttgart Ballet may perform for near-empty Kennedy Center, London City Ballet and Maliphant reviews, Vaganova in trouble?
Some news articles which caught my eyes recently.
Ikuko
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Stuttgart Ballet announces promotions
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Sep 14, 20251 min read
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
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
Stuttgart Ballet: Daiana Ruiz promoted to Principal
Congratulations!
Ikuko
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Hans van Manen, 92, continues to fascinate the world
Van Manen has been active as a choreographer for seven decades and it seems he is unstoppable.
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


Stuttgart Ballet announces 2025-2026 season
Company dancers' works will be featured, including Friedemann Vogel's. Overall programmes look quite modern.
Ikuko
May 20, 20252 min read
Obituary: Ray Barra -Principal Dancer in John Cranko's Stuttgart Ballet
He danced with the San Francisco Opera Ballet, the American Ballet Theatre and the Stuttgart Ballet.
Ikuko
Mar 30, 20251 min read
John Cranko School, Vienna State Opera Ballet School name new directors
Elisa Carrillo Cabrera and Patrick Armand.
Ikuko
Mar 1, 20251 min read
Stuttgart Ballet accepting applications for NOVERRE: Young Choreographers 2025
The performance will take place in January.
Ikuko
Sep 22, 20241 min read
CRANKO - John Cranko biopic to premiere at Stuttgart opera house
The film about the Stuttgart Ballet director in 1961-1973 is directed by Joachim A. Lang and ballet stars such as Feedman Vogal appear.
Ikuko
Sep 19, 20241 min read
Moves and promotions: Jurgita Dronina, Lauren Cuthbertson, Stuttgart Ballet etc
Two new principals with the Stuttgart Ballet.
Ikuko
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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