Alvin Ailey joiners, Les Ballets des Monte Carlo retirement, Académie Princesse Grace graduate to join Paris Opera Ballet

Updated: Jul 16

All dates are 2025.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announced on 8th July Donnie Duncan Jr., Mason Evans and Sebastian Garcia as new members. Alicia Graf Mack became Artistic Director as of 1st July as previously announced.

Les Ballets des Monte Carlo announced the retirement of Artjom Maksakov after his performance on stage on 29th June.

Académie Princesse Grace said on 3rd July that its newly graduated student, Hector Jain, was awarded a permanent contract with Paris Opera Ballet. Congratulations!

Update on 16th July 2025 to correct Hector's last name to Jain. In the Académie Princesse Grace's announcement, his name was spelled as Jane.