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News and Updates
New full-length Akram Khan postponed at The Royal Ballet
Khan has been working on Carnage and the Divine with Olga Smirnova.
Ikuko
6 days ago2 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 26, 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 9, 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 4, 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
What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 8 : Arianna Maldini
The Dutch National Ballet dancer is soon joining the Norwegian National Ballet for the rest of the season.
Ikuko
Sep 21, 20254 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Anna Ol wins Alexandra Radius Prize, Powney named as Junior Co artistic director
The prize was presented at the opening night of the 2025-2026 season.
Ikuko
Sep 11, 20251 min read
Dutch National Opera & Ballet open house
The family friendly event was free admission.
Ikuko
Sep 1, 20252 min read
Dutch National Ballet soloist publishes a book
Nina Tonoli's book is titled Dagboek van een ballerina, or Diary of an ballerina.
Ikuko
Aug 27, 20251 min read
Auditions: Introdance, Humanhood Dance Company, Northern Ballet Conducting Fellowship, TanzHarz, Brisbane Ballet
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia.
Ikuko
Aug 13, 20252 min read
Dutch National Ballet: Riho Sakamoto returns, promotions and joiners
Welcome back and congratulations!
Ikuko
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Audition and opportunities: Scapino Ballet, Ukrainian International Ballet, Aidsfonds Amsterdam Pride Boat, Emilie Weisse Circustheater
All the Netherlands
Ikuko
Jul 10, 20251 min read
Review: IID Company The Soul of Dominique - art of metaphysics
Ghostly and outworldly.
Ikuko
Jul 9, 20253 min read
IID Company revives HEAR_ME
New national tour dates are announced. Highly recommended.
Ikuko
Jul 1, 20251 min read
Dutch National Ballet new season updates with new La Bayadere and secret Ratmansky
New La Bayadere will feature a Dutch antagonist.
Ikuko
Jun 28, 20253 min read
Review: Ukrainian International Ballet Past | Present | Future - exploring multidisciplinary artistry under female leadership
It was very current. It was relevant. It was thought-provoking.
Ikuko
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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