by Kyra Laubacher | Oct 9, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Yesterday, Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre, The Misty Copeland Foundation, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced that Copeland’s farewell performance at ABT’s Fall Gala on Wednesday, October 22, will be live streamed to Lincoln Center’s Alice...
by Lydia Murray For Dance Magazine | Oct 6, 2025 | Career, News, Onstage, Profiles, The Latest
Reflecting on Misty Copeland’s Legacy as She Prepares to Retire From American Ballet Theatre As Misty Copeland’s groundbreaking career with American Ballet Theatre comes to an end, she’s feeling contemplative. “I think back to my first tour with ABT and it feels...
by Kyra Laubacher and Michael Shavelle | Aug 8, 2025 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your August 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments American Ballet Theatre has promoted Sierra Armstrong,...
by Catie Robinson | Aug 6, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Dancer, curator, and choreographer Tiler Peck is returning to New York City’s Joyce Theater for its Ballet Festival, which runs August 12–17 and, this year, celebrates the work of choreographer Jerome Robbins. Three different programs, put together by Peck, highlight...
by April Deocariza | Aug 5, 2025 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Reece Clarke is a man on the move. On top of his regular performance schedule at The Royal Ballet, the principal dancer has been guesting around the globe in cities like Milan, Tokyo, and, later this year, Paris. Most recently, he made his debut with American Ballet...
by Michael Henry Shavelle | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Surrounded by its iconic mountainous landscape, the Vail Dance Festival continues to bring innovative dance to Colorado year after year. The 2025 festival, running July 25–August 5, features over 150 dance artists appearing in 14 unique performances. Offerings include...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 11, 2025 | News, Profiles, The Latest
July 18 marks the end of an era: Gillian Murphy, American Ballet Theatre’s longest-standing current dancer, will give her final performance in Swan Lake after a 29-year career. (She’s been a principal dancer there since 2002.) Known for her bold technical strength,...
by Marina Harss | Jul 1, 2025 | Digital Cover Star
To get to know Leá Fleytoux a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the ABT soloist’s pre-performance routine, go-to snack, favorite music, and more. What is your favorite step or part of class? I’d say...
