Bruce Wells

Kansas City Ballet Announces 2024-25 Season With BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2024

Kansas City Ballet has announced the addition of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to its 2024-25 season.

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco Ballet Reveals Company Roster for 2023â€"24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of eight new corps de ballet members and new and returning character artists.

Feature: KIYON ROSS TO BECOME PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET'S NEW ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR at
by Sondra Forsyth - Sep 21, 2022

As Associate Artistic Director, Mr. Ross will work in close collaboration with Mr. Boal to implement and advance PNB’s artistic vision, and consult on all artistic matters including programming, hiring, and casting. He will also provide oversight for PNB’s special projects such as Next Step, PNB Dance Film Festival, and digital programming. As part of his new appointment, Mr. Ross will continue to co-lead PNB’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) committee.

Ballet Idaho Set to Present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITH PETER AND THE WOLF
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022

Taking place May 6-8, 2022 at The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725, the much awaited performance of Bruce Wells’ Beauty and the Beast is finally here!

Spring Events For Kids Of All Ages Announced At Seattle Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022

This spring, Seattle Center is home to an array of events made just for kids to keep their minds curious – even when they're outside the classroom.

March Events Announced at Seattle Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022

The month of March has a variety of events to offer in venues across Seattle Center’s campus with something for everyone to do. There is no shortage of fun activities taking place at Seattle Center this March, and you don’t want to miss out. 

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST W/ PETER AND THE WOLF Comes to Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2022

The much awaited performance of Bruce Wells’ Beauty and the Beast is finally here! Be swept away in the magic of this one-act classic fairy tale, then enjoy the whimsy of act two, which will be the world premiere of Ballet Idaho Associate Artistic Director Anne Mueller’s Peter and the Wolf, featuring new scenic and costume design and Prokofiev’s famous narrated score.

Pacific Northwest Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2021

Following a year that nobody wants to revisit anytime soon, Artistic Director Peter Boal has optimistically announced the line-up for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 49th season, running from September 2021 to June 2022.

Kansas City Ballet Announces Spring 2021 DANCE SPEAKS: NEW VOICES, NEW MOVES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2021

Kansas City Ballet has announced Spring 2021 Dance Speaks: New Voices, New Moves featuring choreographers and cinematographers in a Facebook panel discussion, May 5 at 6:00 p.m..

D.C.'s Chamber Dance Project Reaches Beyond The Stage For A World Premiere Dance Film A SINGLE LIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2020

Chamber Dance Project, Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, presents New Works 2020 (& beyond). Chamber Dance Project reaches beyond the stage-and the expected-to present virtual performance events that showcase our artists with exciting new dimensions of innovation and intimacy.

Betsy McBride, Simon Wexler, Paola Hartley, and Karen Scalzitti-Kennedy Announced as Faculty For The Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2020

BETSY McBRIDE, SIMON WEXLER, PAOLA HARTLEY, and KAREN SCALZITTI-KENNEDY will be members of the guest faculty for the Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive in Shreveport, Louisiana. Ms. McBride and Mr. Wexler will be teaching from July 27-31, 2020, and Ms.  Hartley and Ms. Scalzitti-Kennedy will be teaching from August 3-7, 2020.

KC Ballet Announces Roster Changes And New Second Company Manager
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2019

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the promotion of one member and appointment of five new dancers to the Company and 14 new Second Company dancers.

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is Pure Magic at the Milwaukee Ballet
by Kelsey Lawler - Jun 1, 2019

Fairy kings and queens, mischievous woodland spirits, young lovers, and merry buffoons - nearly all of Shakespeare's characters are present in the wondrous production that is A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Milwaukee Ballet. The company, armed with stunning Bruce Wells choreography, cast a spell of dance that's not to be missed, whether you're a lover of classical ballet, fairytale magic, or the Bard's most bewitching comedy.

Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive Announces Faculty Members
by Sarah Hookey - May 8, 2019

VIOLETA ANGELOVA, YVES DE BOUTEILLER, KEITH LEE AND IAN POULIS will be members of the faculty for the Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive in Shreveport, Louisiana. Ms. Angelova and Mr. de Bouteiller will be teaching from June 3-7, 2019, and Mr. Lee and Mr. Poulis will be teaching from June 10-14, 2019.

Mireille Favarel Joins Faculty For Brandywine Ballet's Summer Intensive
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2019

MIREILLE FAVAREL, currently on the artistic staff of the Milwaukee Ballet and former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet will be a member of the faculty for the Brandywine Ballet's Summer Intensive which will be held in West Chester, Pennsylvania from June 24-28, 2019.

Alberta Ballet Announces A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2019

Join Alberta Ballet in Shakespeare's comedic classic, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Feuding forest fairies, hapless mortals, capricious gods and a mischievous elf called Puck hit the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, March 21-23, 2019.

Paola Hartley, Karl Condon And Ilya Kozadayev and More Will Be On Faculty For Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2018

ZHONG-JING FANG, soloist of American Ballet Theatre, PAOLA HARTLEY, former principal dancer of Ballet Arizona, KARL CONDON, former principal dancer of the Boston Ballet, and ILYA KOZADAYEV, former soloist of the Houston Ballet will be on the Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive to be held in Shreveport, Louisiana.   Zhong-Jing Fang and Paola Hartley will be on the faculty from July 23-27, 2018, and Karl Condon and  Ilya Kozadayev will be on the faculty from July 30-August 3, 2018.  

Pilobolus Dance Theater Premieres Site-Specific Work at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2017

Celebrating the power of Jacob's Pillow's natural setting, internationally acclaimed dance company Pilobolus Dance Theater will premiere a new work commissioned specifically for the Pillow's iconic outdoor Inside/Out performance space, set against the Berkshire hills. The program featuring the world premiere and On the Nature of Things will kick off the Festival's 2017 free Inside/Out performance series with an extended three-day run, June 21-23.

Jacob's Pillow Kicks Off 85th Anniversary with Season Opening Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2017

The Jacob's Pillow 85th Anniversary Season kicks off with the Season Opening Gala, the Pillow's signature fundraising event, Saturday, June 17. The event embodies the start of the summer season in the Berkshires, and features exclusive programming, unique and delicious food and drink, and plenty of dancing and live music.