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News and Updates
Review: Conny Janssen Danst INSTINCT - back to the basics brings out the strength of the company
One of the most mature and best dance performances I have watched so far in the 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
3 days ago3 min read
Rachel Beaujean to create Swan Lake for Northern Ballet and Ballet National de Bordeaux
Also an update about Ted Brandsen. He and Beaujean will retire from the Dutch National Ballet soon.
Ikuko
5 days ago2 min read
Dutch National Ballet announces promotions, joiners, leavers, retirement
Exciting names! Congratulations and toi toi toi.
Ikuko
May 212 min read
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam looking for rehearsal director
The application deadline is 17th May.
Ikuko
May 71 min read
Introdans announces 2026-2027 season
The new season includes KYLIAN to celebrate Jiří Kylián.
Ikuko
Apr 261 min read
Auditions: New English Ballet Theatre, Brussels City Ballet, De Dutch Don't Dance Division, Zero Dance Theatre, Ballet Victoria
The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and Canada.
Ikuko
Apr 63 min read
NDT announces 2026-2027 season
A very powerful programme.
Ikuko
Apr 41 min read
Auditions: Martha Graham, National Ballet of Canada Apprentice, Teatro Massimo, Theater Regensburg, Swiss Offspring Ballet, Wroclaw Opera House, IID Company
The United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and the Netherlands
Ikuko
Mar 223 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Paquita/Carmen/5 Tango's-It was Beaujean-Brandsen-van Manen
Beaujean and Brandsen presented their works together one last time before retiring. It was the first time for the company to present van Manen's work since his passing.
Ikuko
Mar 224 min read
Auditions: Leipzig Ballett, La Compañía de Ballet Clásico de Puebla, ICK Dans Amsterdam, Louisville Ballet
Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United States
Ikuko
Feb 132 min read
Review: Scapino Ballet Rotterdam: Origin- mind-bendingly creative, not an easy watch
Performances received unforced standing ovations.
Ikuko
Feb 123 min read
New full-length Akram Khan postponed at The Royal Ballet
Khan has been working on Carnage and the Divine with Olga Smirnova.
Ikuko
Jan 32 min read
Dutch National Ballet Academy appoints new Artistic Director
Dario Elia will succeed Ernst Meisner in February 2026.
Ikuko
Dec 20, 20251 min read
Auditions: Dunja Jocić, Duda Paiva, Oregon Ballet Theatre, The Hungarian National Ballet, Sharon Eyal Dance, BalletX, The Cincinnati Ballet
The Netherlands, the United States, Hungary, France
Ikuko
Nov 27, 20254 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Romeo and Juliet - Please give Juliet more space to shine
Rudi van Dantzig's Romeo and Juliet world-premiered in 1967.
Ikuko
Nov 19, 20255 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Salome Leverashvili promoted to Principal
The beautiful Georgian dancer joined the Junior Company in 2016.
Ikuko
Nov 12, 20251 min read
Auditions: Dutch National Ballet, The Royal Ballet School, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Ballet Edmonton, RBC Apprentice Programme
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Canada
Ikuko
Oct 10, 20253 min read
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam calls on the Dutch government over Gaza
"We endorse the call to the Israeli government to immediately end the civilian suffering in Gaza."
Ikuko
Oct 5, 20251 min read
Dior donates unused fabrics to Dutch National Opera & Ballet
The donation contributes to more sustainable costume production.
Ikuko
Sep 22, 20251 min read
Auditions: Ballet BC, Nederlands Dans Theater
Canada and The Netherlands.
Ikuko
Sep 21, 20252 min read
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