THE ROYAL BALLET DANCE COVERAGE

Los Angeles Ballet to Perform AGON and RUBIES at Grand Park, 7/6

The Music Center will partner with Los Angeles Ballet to present that company's productions of Agon and Rubies on Saturday evening July 6 at 7:30 pm, free to the public. Both have music by Igor Stravi... (more...)

American Ballet Theatre Announces Casting for SYLVIA and THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, June-July 2013

Casting for the final two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2013 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House has been announced by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. (more...)

Keith Roberts Named Ballet Master at American Ballet Theatre, Beg. Sept 2013

American Ballet Theatre has named Keith Roberts, former Principal Dancer with ABT, to the post of Ballet Master. The appointment, which was announced yesterday by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, bec... (more...)

Crystal Ballet Launches GENESIS in Tokyo on July 1

Some of the brightest stars of British ballet are to join forces in a major dance initiative being launched this summer. Entitled GENESIS, this unique project is set to captivate ballet audiences ever... (more...)

American Repertory Ballet Welcomes New Dancers

American Repertory Ballet Artistic Director Douglas Martin is please to announce its 2013-2014 Company Dancers, including the addition of Company Dancer Nanako Yamamoto and the promotion of dancers An... (more...)

Cloud Dance Festival Set for July 5-7 at London's Bernie Grant Arts Centre

After a two-year break, Cloud Dance Festival will be returning on 5 - 7 July, and for the first time, it will be held at the fantastic venue Bernie Grant Arts Centre in North London. (more...)

The Hamburg Ballet to Celebrate 40th Anniversary, June 2013

During June 2013, THE HAMBURG BALLET will celebrate its 40th Anniversary under John Neumeier as the Director and Chief Choreographer with a grand finale, the three week-long Ballet-Days. The Hamburg B... (more...)

Hamburg Ballet to Celebrate 40th Anniversary this Month

In June 2013, THE HAMBURG BALLET will celebrate its 40th Anniversary under John Neumeier as the Director and Chief Choreographer with a grand finale, the three week-long Ballet-Days. The Hamburg Balle... (more...)

BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL is Lackluster Despite Abundant Dance Spectacles

The hugely popular 1983 film Flashdance, starring Jennifer Beals, received a musical facelift and had its world premiere in July 2008 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Following a UK Tour, FLASHDANCE – T... (more...)

American Ballet Theatre Announces Casting for Fifth and Sixth Weeks of Spring Season

Casting for the fifth and sixth weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2013 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. (more...)

FLASH SPECIAL: SWAN LAKE In 3D Swims Into Theaters 6/6

Today we are highlighting a particularly entertaining flight of fancy famous for its many memorable musical moments and the enchanting, timeless story of the passionate love of a swan - Tchaikovsky's ... (more...)

CLOUD 9 / 7e CIEL to Play Young Centre for the Performing Arts, June 27-29

Cloud 9/7e Ciel is a new endeavor that promotes and incubates a new kind of future for seasoned Canadian dance artists. In partnership with the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Cloud 9/7e Ciel pr... (more...)

BWW Reviews: American Ballet Theatre's Triple Bill

I was looking forward to American Ballet Theater's triple bill on May 21 with anticipation, because I had seen one of the ballets, Frederick Ashton's A Month in the County, years ago, and always held ... (more...)

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami to Host THE BEST OF CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE Gala, 5/25

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami and Artistic Director, Pedro Pablo Peña, present 'The Best of the Classical Repertoire Gala' on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason... (more...)

Shanghai Ballet to Make UK Debut with JANE EYRE, Aug 14-18

Shanghai Ballet Company is to make its highly anticipated UK debut in August at the London Coliseum with performances of JANE EYRE, an original, innovative ballet production based on Charlotte Brontë'... (more...)

Dance Theatre of Tennessee Set for St. Louis and Philippines Festivals, Summer 2013

Fresh from a successful third season, Dance Theatre of Tennessee (DTT) is poised to add another milestone in its young and exciting history. DTT has been invited to participate in two prestigious danc... (more...)

BWW Reviews: John Cranko's ONEGIN at American Ballet Theatre

John Cranko's Onegin was recently presented by American Ballet Theatre. As I expected, the reviews weren't great. It seems Cranko never commands much respect over here. The reviews all describe the wo... (more...)

Hartt School Community Division to Present LE CORSAIRE, 7/27

The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) presents Le Corsaire Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The performance takes place in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford Campus, 200 Bloomfiel... (more...)

SWAN LAKE MARIINSKY LIVE to Play Movie Theatres in 3D This June

Bringing Russia's world renowned ballet company to U.S. movie theaters nationwide, Cameron Pace along with NCM Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision Ltd. present a stunning new re-interpretation of Tchai... (more...)

Houston Ballet to Bring MADAME BUTTERFLY to Miller Outdoor Theatre, 5/10-12

On May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Houston Ballet returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park to present three FREE performances of Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch's signatu... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Ballet in Cinema from Emerging Pictures Presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Royal Ballet offers audiences an exciting backstage glimpse into the creation of their first full length commission in 16 years, Alice and Wonderland. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Jeffrey Eckstein Discusses Conducting Ballet Austin's GISELLE

This Mother's Day weekend, Ballet Austin will present Giselle, the classic and beloved ballet of love, heartbreak and madness. Giselle is among ballet's great classics, with a lead role so challengin... (more...)

English National Ballet Collaborates with Royal College of Music for A LETTER TO..., May 3-4

English National Ballet dancers turn choreographers when five of them get a chance to create new works in collaboration with students from the Royal College of Music. In a new partnership, Choreograph... (more...)

Cast Announced for ABT's 2013 Spring Season at Met Opera House, Beg. 5/13

Casting for the first two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2013 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. (more...)

Hubbard Street, Shanghai Ballet, Trisha Brown and More Set for 2013-14 Northrop MOVES Season

The 2013-14 dance season reflects Northrop's tradition of presenting world-class artists, as well as a dedication to work that is fresh and new, and brimming with today's most innovative ideas. This i... (more...)