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Artistic Director Tamara Rojo

For an art form dominated by women, there sure are very few female in top positions in ballet. Actually, Richmond Ballet is hosting “The Glass Slipper Ceiling” focusing on the rarity of female artistic directors just this morning. Panelists include Ballet Memphis’ Dorothy Gunther Pugh, Cincinnati Ballet’s Victoria Morgan, Smuin Ballet’s Celia Fushille and Richmond’s […]

Tamara Rojo on TV

We love it when ballet pops up in unexpected places. Our excitement levels nearly went through the roof after stumbling across the new Lexus IS advertisement, “Poise.” The ad features the stunning Tamara Rojo, artistic director and lead principal dancer of the English National Ballet, leaping, turning and generally rocking out to a new hip-hop […]

#TBT: Tamara Rojo in “Arrayan Daraxa” (1994)

For a dancer so famous for having a distinctly Spanish flair, it may seem ironic that it was her success at a Paris competition that led to recognition as a future ballet star. In 1994, Tamara Rojo—now doing double duty as both a principal dancer and artistic director of English National Ballet—received the gold medal […]

Tamara At The Top

English National Ballet has just named Tamara Rojo as it’s new artistic director. The 37-year-old Royal Ballet principal will take the reins from Wayne Eagling, who resigned a few weeks ago. Rojo has had her sights set on becoming an artistic director for quite some time—she has a master’s degree in scenic arts and has […]

12 Standout Performances of 2024

Each December, we look back on all of the memorable performances we’ve attended over the course of the year. Here are 12 our writers were especially excited about in 2024, listed in chronological order. They range from impressive debuts to full-company achievements, from contemporary ballets to timeless classics. Our writers try to see as much […]

On the Road: Inside San Francisco Ballet’s Tour to Madrid

Going on tour can be one of the most exciting aspects of a dancer’s career—it’s not only an opportunity to visit new cities and perform for new audiences, it’s a wonderful way to make lasting memories with colleagues. In October, San Francisco Ballet made its first trip overseas in five years. The destination: Spain, home […]

Your July Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move

The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s ballet roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Chloe Misseldine was promoted to principal onstage following her debut of Odette/Odile in American Ballet Theatre’s performance of Swan Lake on July 3. The Royal […]

Your March Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move

The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s ballet roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments On February 21, the Royal Academy of Dance announced that Royal Ballet principal Alexander Campbell will be its new artistic director, succeeding Gerard Charles. Campbell, […]