by Amy Brandt | Oct 31, 2024 | News, The Latest
Every fall, the 24-hour World Ballet Day livestream showcases ballet companies around the globe. Hosted by The Australian Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet (and, until 2022, the Bolshoi Ballet), the event broadcasts company classes and rehearsals,...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 26, 2024 | News, The Latest
Daniil Simkin has always been curious and forward-thinking about how dance can utilize digital platforms. The international guest artist and former American Ballet Theatre and Staatsballett Berlin principal was an early adopter of social media and YouTube (who can...
by Catja Christensen | Jun 9, 2022 | Onstage, The Latest
On June 10, The Australian Ballet brings the critically acclaimed Kunstkamer from the Arts Centre Melbourne to the global, digital stage in a stunning merging of dance and technology. The livestream is part of the company’s Ballet TV programming, which will include...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 15, 2022 | News, The Latest
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, dancers around the world have been rallying to support the Ukrainian people the best way they know how: through their artform. One of the most high-profile benefit performances occurred in March at the London Coliseum,...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jan 11, 2022 | Onstage, The Latest
It’s a new year, and while many live performances have been put on pause due to the pandemic, you can still get your dance fix online, on television and in cinemas. Here’s what’s going on this January. The Royal Ballet On Demand The Royal Ballet is presenting three...
by Ilena Peng | Dec 9, 2021 | Onstage, The Latest
In early 2020, while choreographer Jeremy McQueen was visiting The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, a photograph caught his eye. It shows a young Black boy in a narrow cell. He faces a wall covered in sketches, like one of a spaceship beaming down next to the...
by Kyra Laubacher | Dec 1, 2021 | Onstage, The Latest
We may be in full Nutcracker mode, but there are a handful of other exciting ballet films, premieres and more happening this holiday season. Here’s a short list of what else is going on this month. Scottish Ballet Celebrates Work of Gene Kelly in Starstruck...
by Kyra Laubacher and Amy Brandt | Nov 3, 2021 | Onstage, The Latest
Nutcracker season is almost upon us, but there’s still a chance to catch some exciting world premieres, streaming events and more before the holiday season begins. Here’s a roundup of what’s new this November. Alonzo King Company Premiere at Pacific Northwest Ballet...