The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments After 10 years with San Francisco Ballet, principal Mathilde Froustey has left to join Bordeaux National Opéra Ballet as an étoile. Froustey will make her debut in […]
I’ve always felt more comfortable doing everything on my left side. I’m worried because all classical variations are done on the right side, and I’m wondering if I should just ditch practicing things on my left and work overtime on my right? My dance coach says I should just perform variations on my left side, […]
After a two-year hiatus, American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House June 13–July 16 for its 2022 summer season. This year’s program includes an exciting lineup of New York City premieres, full-length principal-role debuts and guest artists Daniel Camargo (former Dutch National Ballet principal) and Daniil Simkin (Staatsballett Berlin principal) to welcome the […]
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 […]
This February has brought another round of exciting leadership changes, inspiring farewells, promotions and more. Catch up on the latest news in the ballet world. Farewells at New York City Ballet New York City Ballet principals Teresa Reichlen and Gonzalo Garcia both retire from the stage this month. Reichlen, a principal since 2009, celebrated her […]
Much like everything else this year, the XVI Russian Open Ballet Competition Arabesque-2020 was unlike any in its three-decade history. Rescheduled and shortened because of the coronavirus pandemic—and on the brink of cancellation until the very last moment—the competition nevertheless took place October 24 to November 2 at the historic Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre. […]
It’s 8:24 am on a Tuesday. Even though morning class isn’t for another hour and a half, Daniil Simkin is already at Staatsballett Berlin‘s studios; tests for the coronavirus, a biweekly requirement to dance with his partner, Iana Salenko, need to be submitted before 8:30 am—an inconvenient time, if you ask him. “It’s annoying, but […]
When Yuria Isaka danced the grand pas de deux in Staatsballett Berlin’s The Nutcracker alongside Daniil Simkin last winter, you never would have known it was her first season as a professional; a graduate of the Princess Grace Academy in Monaco, the fledgling corps member dances with a refined maturity and pristine clarity, exuding a […]