by Amy Brandt | Dec 2, 2022 | Career, Onstage, Pointe+, The Latest
On Sunday, December 4, New York City Ballet principal Sterling Hyltin will take her final bow after nearly 20 years with the company, dancing as the Sugarplum Fairy in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Originally from Amarillo, Texas, Hyltin joined NYCB’s corps de...
by Catja Christensen | Jul 6, 2022 | The Latest
As the 2021–22 season comes to a close, companies around the globe have announced a slew of artist promotions, new arrivals, departures and more. Keep current with the latest updates in this round-up. Stéphane Bullion takes his final bow at the Paris Opéra Ballet....
by Kyra Laubacher | Jun 15, 2022 | News, The Latest
It’s the time of year where seasons draw to a close. And as curtains fall for the last time before summer, many longtime dancers are also saying goodbye to the stage. Read on to learn about the most recent farewell announcements. Ballet West Ballet West bid farewell...
by Kyra Laubacher | Apr 27, 2022 | The Latest
April is known for bringing all kinds of change—flowers bloom, temperatures rise and, in the ballet world, careers shift. This month, our news roundup includes promotions and new dancers at international companies, new leadership appointments, and a slew of retirement...
by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 28, 2022 | The Latest
This month has brought exciting new promotions, retirements and leadership changes. Read on to learn the latest! Jillian Vanstone and Sonia Rodriguez Say Goodbye at National Ballet of Canada Jillian Vanstone and Harrison James in Christopher Wheeldon’s After the...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jan 27, 2022 | The Latest
January has brought a wave of dance news. In addition to the recent artistic director appointments of Tamara Rojo at San Francisco Ballet and Jodie Gates at Cincinnati Ballet, this month also brought exciting dancer promotions, retirement announcements and more....
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...