by Steve Sucato | Jan 12, 2022 | Company Life, News, The Latest
The phrase “being in the right place at the right time” certainly applied to Jorden Morris in the lead-up to his appointment as Orlando Ballet’s new artistic director. Morris, the company’s artist in residence, happened to be in Orlando, preparing to set his...
by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 22, 2021 | News, The Latest
These dancers are on the move! The end of summer has brought a wave of recent news about changing career paths, including international company changes and an entrepreneurial endeavor. Check out some of the latest announcements on dancer transitions, retirements and...
by Estefania Garcia for Dance Magazine | Aug 25, 2021 | Career, Profiles
Andrei Chagas has taken many leaps of faith in his career. His latest has him landing back where it all started: After making his Broadway debut in the revival of Carousel and playing a Shark in the upcoming West Side Story film remake, he’s...
by Steve Sucato | Jul 27, 2021 | News, The Latest
On July 7, the National Ballet of Canada announced Hope Muir as its new artistic director, following a two-year international search. Muir, who was born in Toronto and is the current artistic director of Charlotte Ballet, succeeds Karen Kain, who stepped...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 12, 2021 | News, The Latest
The ballet industry has seen some major changes recently. In addition to the recent retirement announcements of San Francisco Ballet’s Helgi Tomasson and American Ballet Theatre’s Kevin McKenzie, several more directorship changes are on the horizon. Below is a quick...
by Steve Sucato | Jun 22, 2021 | The Latest
Last month, Victoria Morgan announced that she will step down as Cincinnati Ballet’s artistic director at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. The organization’s board of trustees has formed a committee to conduct a national search for her replacement....
by Shaté L. Hayes | Jun 3, 2021 | Company Life
Updated 10/11/22. You’re performing well year after year, but you’re still not being cast in larger roles. Your work ethic and technique are strong, but, for some reason, your director hasn’t approached you about advancing in the company. Many...
by Claudia Bauer | Jun 2, 2021 | Profiles
Last spring Ben Youngstone was in the midst of his first season with Sacramento Ballet, spending his days taking 9:30 am company class, rehearsing and performing. Now his days start with the sunrise and entail everything from building tomato trellises to setting up...