by Lucy Spencer Mason | Jun 5, 2026 | News, The Latest
It may be June, but Nutcracker season is already in the air. Beginning June 6, audiences worldwide can tune in to the National Ballet of Japan’s new production of The Nutcracker, by British choreographer Will Tuckett. Recorded on December 25, 2025, at Tokyo’s New...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Jan 13, 2026 | News, The Latest
Happy New Year, readers! As ever, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your first roster roundup of 2026. Promotions and Appointments Houston Ballet’s Tyler...
by Kyra Laubacher | Dec 1, 2025 | Everything "Nutcracker", News, Onstage, The Latest
It’s that time again—bells are ringing, fake snowflakes are falling, and cans of hair spray are emptying as ballet companies around the globe kick off Nutcracker season. As always, it’s important to keep the holiday tradition fresh. That often depends on the dancers...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 17, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
It’s been over 15 years since an Asian dance company has performed on The Royal Opera House main stage. Now, from July 24–27, National Ballet of Japan is breaking the dry spell with its United Kingdom debut at the ROH, where it will perform artistic director Miyako...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Oct 3, 2018 | Career, News, Trending, Viral Videos
Here at Pointe, every day feels like World Ballet Day, though the official 2018 event took place on Tuesday. While WBD is a thrill for any bunhead, it can also be overwhelming. How are you supposed to sit in front of your computer all day when you have class and...
by Claudia Bauer | Oct 2, 2017 | Career, Profiles, Viral Videos
For some of us, every day feels like World Ballet Day LIVE. But the official event takes place on Thursday, October 5, with a free 22-hour live-stream relay showcasing The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco...