THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET DANCE COVERAGE

A FIERCE GREEN FIRE, Estonian National Ballet and More Set for Napa Valley Opera House, June 2013

The Napa Valley Opera House yesterday announced the following schedule of performances taking place throughout the month of June. (more...)

Graeme Murphy's SWAN LAKE Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne from June 21

You've seen the traditional version, now be taken on another emotional journey with Graeme Murphy's modern interpretation of Swan Lake. (more...)

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Opens the 81st Season with Dance Theatre of Harlem, 6/19

Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH), the groundbreaking and newly revitalized classical and contemporary ballet company, will open the 2013 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival season in the Ted Shawn Theatre Jun... (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...)

Juilliard Dance Will Take Part in Canada's National Ballet School's Assemblée Internationale 2013

The Juilliard School has announced that from April 28th to May 4th, 2013 its Dance Division will be taking part in the second Assemblee Internationale (AI13), to be held in Toronto, Canada. Hosted by ... (more...)

Bolshoi Ballet's 2013 QPAC Season Announces Casting for LE CORSAIRE and THE BRIGHT STREAM, May 30-June 9

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will welcome Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet in an exclusive season in Brisbane in 2013. It has been almost two decades since this world renowned ballet company ha... (more...)

The Australian Ballet's 2013 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominees Showcase Set for Today

Six dancers are in the running to take home Australian ballet's highest honour, with the 2013 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award (TBDA) nominations announced today in Melbourne. (more...)

Bangarra Dance Theatre Brings SPIRIT to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 2 & 6

Under the Artistic Direction of Stephen Page, Australia's leading Indigenous performing arts company Bangarra Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce it will perform in Vietnam as part of the 40th Anniv... (more...)

Bangarra Dance Theatre to Bring SPIRIT to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 2 & 6

Under the Artistic Direction of Stephen Page, Australia's leading Indigenous performing arts company Bangarra Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce it will perform in Vietnam as part of the 40th Anniv... (more...)

Houston Ballet Presents LA BAYADERE, Now thru 3/3

From tonight, February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ('The Temple Dancer'), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set ... (more...)

Houston Ballet Present LA BAYADÈRE, 2/21-3/1

From February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ("The Temple Dancer"), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal ... (more...)

The Australian Ballet's 2013 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominations Announced; Showcase Set for March 8

Six dancers are in the running to take home Australian ballet's highest honour, with the 2013 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award (TBDA) nominations announced today in Melbourne. (more...)

Telstra Ballet in the Bowl Comes to Melbourne, March 8

The Australian Ballet kicks off its 2013 Melbourne season with the return of Telstra Ballet in the Bowl. It's the first time in five years the event has been staged in the city. (more...)

Houston Ballet Appoints Jean Ellis First Chief Development Officer

Houston Ballet has announced that Jean Joransen Ellis has been appointed as its first Chief Development Officer. Ms. Ellis will be responsible for developing comprehensive strategic fundraising plans ... (more...)

Houston Ballet to Present LA BAYADERE, 2/21-3/3

From February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadère ('The Temple Dancer'), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal ... (more...)

TEATRO ZINZANNI, Off Center Festival, Hamburg Ballet's THE LITTLE MERMAID and More Set for Segerstrom Center, Feb 2013

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its calendar of events for February 2013. Details below! (more...)

Principal Artist Rachel Rawlins Retires from The Australian Ballet After SWAN LAKE Today

One of Australia's most acclaimed ballerinas will take her final curtain call next month. After a stage career spanning 21 years, 18 of those spent at The Australian Ballet, Principal Artist Rachel Ra... (more...)

Amy Harris Wins the 2012 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award

Two dancers hailing from regional Australia have reigned triumphant at tonight's Telstra Ballet Dancer Award (TBDA) announcement at the Sydney Opera House. (more...)

Houston Ballet Presents JUBILEE OF DANCE: A TRIBUTE TO AMY FOTE Tonight

Tonight, November 30, 2012, Houston Ballet presents its ninth annual Jubilee of Dance: A Tribute to Amy Fote, a special one-night only performance showcasing the talent and artistry of the company dan... (more...)

Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Kicks Off Holiday Season; Runs Today thru 12/30

From November 23 - December 30, 2012, Houston Ballet celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, seen by over 1,000,000 people since its premiere 25 y... (more...)

Win a Trip to See The Australian Ballet Perform in Sydney in 2013; Deadline Jan 21

In celebration of the Collette Dinnigan for The Australian Ballet at Target collection launching in selected Target stores and online from today, the ballet is giving away one amazing prize to its big... (more...)

Principal Artist Rachel Rawlins to Retire from The Australian Ballet After SWAN LAKE, Dec 19

One of Australia's most acclaimed ballerinas will take her final curtain call next month. After a stage career spanning 21 years, 18 of those spent at The Australian Ballet, Principal Artist Rachel Ra... (more...)

Photo Flash: Stephen Petronio Company's THE ARCHITECTURE OF LOSS and UNDERLAND at Irvine Barclay Theatre

Stephen Petronio Company presents The Architecture of Loss and Underland at Irvine Barclay Theatre as part of its Contemporary Dance Series, tonight, November 14, 2012 at 8pm. Get a first look at both... (more...)

Houston Ballet Presents JUBILEE OF DANCE: A TRIBUTE TO AMY FOTE, 11/30

On Friday, November 30, 2012, Houston Ballet presents its ninth annual Jubilee of Dance: A Tribute to Amy Fote, a special one-night only performance showcasing the talent and artistry of the company d... (more...)

Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Kicks Off Holiday Season, 11/23-12/30

From November 23 - December 30, 2012, Houston Ballet celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, seen by over 1,000,000 people since its premiere 25 y... (more...)