Lawrence Leritz Joins Broadway Pride Month Celebration June 20 and 21st
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 20, 2021
In celebration of Pride month, Backstage Babble is releasing a series of episodes with LGBT artists that fulfill it's mission-painting a picture of what it has been like to be gay in the theater world from the 1950s up until the present day. It is hosted by 13-year old Charles Kirsch.
The Royal Ballet Launches the Beauty Mixed Programme This Month
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 17, 2021
Following the recent presentation of works by Crystal Pite and Kyle Abraham, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, The Royal Ballet continues to share a broad range of classics and new work across this Season and into the next, shining a light on the Company's rich history and vibrant future as it turns 90.
First Soloist Beatriz Stix-Brunell Leaves The Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 3, 2021
The Royal Ballet announces today that First Soloist Beatriz Stix-Brunell is to leave the Company after 11 years. In a move that was deferred due to the global pandemic, she leaves at the end of the Season to begin her academic career at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.
ENBS Announces Upcoming Performances
by Stephi Wild
- May 7, 2021
English National Ballet School has announced plans for the future including its new Young Choreographers showcase, repertoire for its Summer Performance and an update on its home.
David McAllister AM Awarded The Highest International Award For Dance 3
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 28, 2021
At a gala lunch held today attended by hundreds of ballet lovers, David McAllister AM, the immediate past Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet, was surprised when the event took a turn and became “David McAllister This Is Your Life”. The lunch entitled “Celebrating David McAllister AM with a little help from his Friends” was a joyous occasion with many surprise guests.
Texas Ballet Theater Adds Former Houston Ballet Dancers to School Staff
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 13, 2021
Texas Ballet Theater has announced the appointment of Elise and Rhodes Elliott, retired Houston Ballet dancers, to faculty and staff positions within Texas Ballet Theater School. Elise Elliott will join TBT as School Business Manager and Rhodes Elliott will be the new Advanced and Professional Training Division Instructor.
Kevin McKenzie to Retire as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre at the Conclusion of 2022 Season
by Alan Henry
- Mar 25, 2021
Kevin McKenzie today announced his retirement as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre at the end of 2022, following three decades of leadership. He will oversee ABT’s creation of new works and performances throughout 2021 and 2022, ensuring ABT’s vitality and artistic integrity, while working with the Board of Governing Trustees to provide a seamless transition to the Company’s next Artistic Director.
Kevin McKenzie to Retire as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre at the Conclusion of 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 25, 2021
Kevin McKenzie today announced his retirement as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre at the end of 2022, following three decades of leadership. He will oversee ABT’s creation of new works and performances throughout 2021 and 2022, ensuring ABT’s vitality and artistic integrity, while working with the Board of Governing Trustees to provide a seamless transition to the Company’s next Artistic Director.
New York Theatre Ballet Presents BETWEEN THE ACTS: ANTONY TUDOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 23, 2021
New York Theatre Ballet will present Between the Acts: Antony Tudor on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 11am ET on Zoom. Taking a look at the life and works of Antony Tudor, this installment of Between the Acts will also feature curator of dance for the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Jane Pritchard and more.
New York Theatre Ballet School Summer Intensive Registration Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 17, 2021
New York Theatre Ballet School has announced its Summer Intensive from June 28 - July 10, 2021. Providing world class Cecchetti training, the two-week program will be led by Artistic Director Diana Byer, NYTB Principal Dancer Amanda Treiber, plus guest faculty.
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