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News and Updates


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 12, 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 12, 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 18, 20253 min read


Review: Scapino Ballet's Origin - Unique, simple and versatile
Everyone in Rotterdam is talking about GOATS.
Ikuko
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Review: Scapino Ballet Anima Obscura - like an extravagant rock concert and I enjoyed it
It was definitely a tour de force for new artistic director Nanine Linning.
Ikuko
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Obituary: Krisztina de Châtel, Valentyna Kalinovska
Hungarian-Dutch choreographer de Châtel was 81 years old. Ukrainian ballerina Kalinovska was 87 years old.
Ikuko
Jun 5, 20252 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


Review: Dutch National Ballet's Lady Macbeth - Do not expect Shakespeare
Lady Macbeth was choreographed by Helen Pickett based on Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Ikuko
Apr 28, 20256 min read
Auditions: Pacific Northwest Ballet, Compagnie Illicite Bayonne, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Olympic Ballet Theatre, De Dutch Don't Dance Division, Scottish Dance Theatre, Golden State Ballet
The United States, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands
Ikuko
Mar 17, 20253 min read
Ukrainian International Ballet announces new tour dates, world premiere
The new work is titled PAST | PRESENT | FUTURE.
Ikuko
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Review: Dutch National Ballet Jewels- joy of pure dance
Every facet of three stones was brilliant.
Ikuko
Mar 1, 20252 min read


What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 2: Elizaveta Gogidze
Georgian-Ukrainian ballerina Liza sticks to one brand.
Ikuko
Feb 25, 20253 min read
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