Dance Europe announces nominees for Dancers of the Year 2025

The Dance Europe magazine announced eight dancers who have been nominated for Dancers of the Year 2025 on 26th September 2025.

They have been nominated for their outstanding performances throughout the 2024 - 2025 season by Dance Europe’s writers.

They are:

• Roman Mejia, New York City Ballet

• Beatrice Parma, Birmingham Royal Ballet

• Jakob Feyferlik, Bayerisches Staatsballett

• Paul Irmatov, the Czech National Ballet

• Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet

• Gabriel Figueredo, Stuttgart Ballet

• Ayako Ono, the National Ballet of Japan

• Miranda Quinn, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Wow, a tough call!!

The magazine says, "To vote for The Dance of the Year, please choose from our eight nominees and send their name with your name to media@danceeurope.net ot (sic) by WhatsApp to +44 7981 945320"

Voting closes on 31st October 2025.