This Father’s Day, we want to highlight the dancing father–child duos in the ballet world. When family legacies include generations of dancers, it is exciting to see how the dancing dads support their young ones as they embark on their own ballet journeys. Take a look at these artistic families and celebrate dancing dads today, […]
The ninth Helsinki International Ballet Competition came to a close on Monday, June 6, with a celebratory gala and awards ceremony at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Sixty-two dancers representing 16 countries participated throughout the week of competitions, master classes and performances. Twenty-one of them advanced to the finals held on June 4 and […]
Canceled twice during the pandemic, the ninth Helsinki International Ballet Competition is back. Held May 30–June 6, excitement is running high as this year’s competitors gear up for a week of intense training and performances. Of the 68 international competitors, 19 hail from the U.S. Hosted by the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, the competition […]
Most young ballet dancers assume that company life is the only professional career worth pursuing—but there’s more than one path to success. We got the scoop on indie work from four freelance ballerinas, who shared their journeys to freelancing, their daily must-dos and the rich opportunities of a solo career. Alison Stroming At first glance, Alison […]
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has rocked the ballet world and beyond, spurring hundreds of artists and organizations to do what they can to help those in need, including iHeartDance NYC. On April 9, the New York City–based nonprofit will present a benefit performance with funds supporting the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Held at the […]
“Opportunities always come when you least expect them,” says Septime Webre. In 2016, he’d left The Washington Ballet, after 17 years as artistic director, to focus on his choreography career. Halfway around the world in East Asia, Hong Kong Ballet was hiring a new director for its following season, and Webre’s agent convinced him to […]
Raise your hand if you’re excited for competition season! Youth America Grand Prix Regional Semi-Finals are well underway, leading up to the much-awaited New York Finals April 12-19. Even better, they’re live-streamed, meaning you now have the perfect excuse to spend your weekend at home, watching ballet (while sewing your pointe shoes and stretching, of […]
From June 10–23, 119 competitors from 19 countries will gather in Jackson, Mississippi, for the 11th USA International Ballet Competition. Held every four years, the USA IBC has helped launch the careers of dozens of stars, including Daniil Simkin, Misa Kuranaga and Brooklyn Mack. “The 2014 competition was good, but we’re making this year better,” […]