by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 6, 2023 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s ballet roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Prima ballerina assoluta Alessandra Ferri will direct the...
by Avichai Scher | Oct 31, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Shannon Rugani is no stranger to opening night. As a former dancer with San Francisco Ballet for 11 years and a member of the original Broadway cast of An American in Paris, she’s performed in several world premieres. But when she takes a bow on opening night of...
by Marina Harss For Dance Magazine | Aug 22, 2023 | Dance Magazine, News, The Latest
In his years at New York City Ballet, from 1983 to 2005, Peter Boal was greatly admired for the purity and elegance of his dancing. In that clarity there was something soulful and deep. It was as if, by doing the steps without adornment, he was revealing the truth...
by Marcie Sillman | Jun 16, 2023 | News, The Latest, Videos
One year ago, Dylan Wald didn’t know if he’d ever perform again. The Pacific Northwest Ballet principal had just undergone major surgery: insertion of a metal rod into his left tibia in a last-ditch attempt to repair a nagging stress fracture. For Wald, now 27, there...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 26, 2022 | News, The Latest
Every December we’ve asked our writers to look back on some of the most memorable performances they’ve seen during the year. But with pandemic-related interruptions, cancellations and postponements keeping dancers offstage, we had to take a two-year hiatus. That’s why...
by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 8, 2022 | News, The Latest
This month has brought another exciting round of career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Julie Kent will join Houston Ballet as co-artistic director alongside Stanton...
by Amy Brandt | Oct 12, 2022 | Profiles
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal Jonathan Batista is masterful at time management. The Rio de Janeiro native, who recently made history as the company’s first Black principal, follows a regimented schedule that allows him to not only stay on track with his career...
by Catja Christensen | Aug 4, 2022 | News, The Latest
Summer is coming to a close, and before companies launch into their new seasons, many are finalizing their rosters with new arrivals, departures and guest artists. Find out the latest news in this month’s roster round-up. Promotions, Joiners and Leavers at The Royal...