by Rachel Hellwig | Jul 22, 2018 | Profiles, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Study, Trending
It’s hard to believe that summer intensive season is almost over! We hope you’re learning, growing, having fun and making memories at your intensives this year. Today, we’re sharing seven dancers’ favorite summer intensive memories. Photo...
by Julia Guiheen | Jun 27, 2018 | Profiles, TBT
Last week American Ballet Theatre principal Gillian Murphy danced the iconic dual role of Odette/Odile as part of the company’s spring season. In preparation for the performance she posted an adorable photo from her childhood on Instagram of her posing in...
by Steve Sucato | May 10, 2018 | Profiles
One of Pennsylvania Ballet’s longest tenured dancers, soloist James Ihde is retiring from the company after 25 years. The Kent, Ohio–native began his dance journey at the Dance Institute of the University of Akron and The Rock School before joining...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | May 8, 2018 | News
Pennsylvania Ballet announced yesterday that 10 dancers will be promoted for the 2018/2019 season, including six to soloist. Since Angel Corella took over as artistic director in 2014, PAB has seen massive dancer turnover. Yet, with time, he has slowly shaped the...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Apr 2, 2018 | News, Viral Videos
What’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. National Ballet of Canada Brings John Neumeier’s Nijinsky to San Francisco NBoC is bringing their acclaimed production of John Neumeier’s Nijinsky to San...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 12, 2018 | Career, News
In October, Nevada Ballet Theatre announced that Roy Kaiser, the former longtime artistic director of Pennsylvania Ballet, was heading west to take the helm of the 35-member, Las Vegas–based company previously led by James Canfield. Kaiser took over in the midst...
by Nancy Wozny | Mar 11, 2018 | Career, Company Life
Taking a lower rank at a new company can feel risky. But whether you’re breaking out of your comfort zone, yearning for bigger challenges or finding a better company fit, you can make a successful transition. Here are three ballerinas whose recent moves have...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 4, 2018 | News
From tours to premieres to full-length classics, this is an exciting week in ballet. We’ve rounded up programs by Tulsa Ballet, BalletNext, National Ballet of Canada, Pennsylvania Ballet, Charlotte Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet, as well as an evening of dance...