David Nixon

Review: AMAZE, Criterion Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 23, 2024

A personal show with plenty of 'Wow!' and a nice counterpoint to the gods of magic who deliver miracles from on high.

BalletMet's DRACULA Returns Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Back just in time for Halloween, BalletMet's beloved Dracula will return Oct. 25-Nov. 2 at the Davidson Theatre. Originally choreographed by former Artistic Director David Nixon, the production is inspired by Bram Stoker's 1897 novel and is filled with passion, horror, and of course, vampires.

Central School of Ballet Reveals New Chair of Governors
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Central School of Ballet, one of the world’s leading professional dance training organisations based in London, has announced that Charlotte Talbot will become the new Chair of Governors from 11 September 2024. 

Premier Dancer Abigail Prudames Retires from Northern Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Premier Dancer Abigail Prudames will retire from Northern Ballet this June, after being part of the Company since 2011. 

Review: I GOT RHYTHM from choreographer David Nixon CBE
by Faeron Wheeler - May 21, 2024

I GOT RHYTHM kicks off the season that marks 90 years of Cape Town City Ballet. And that is something that we should be truly proud of here in the cape. I was curious to see that CTCB went with something non-traditional for the start of this big season. I GOT RHYTHM celebrates the music of George Gershwin.

BEASTLY BALLET Comes To Leeds Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Experience the magic of Northern Ballet's heartwarming adaptation, BEASTLY BALLET, coming to Leeds this June. A must-see performance for ballet enthusiasts.

David Ward Will Join Cape Town City Ballet in New Gershwin Programme, I GOT RHYTHM
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

David Ward is joining Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) for their much anticipated production of David Nixon’s jazzy ballet called I Got Rhythm that opens next week at Artscape in Cape Town.

Cape Town City Ballet Celebrates Cross-Genre Collaboration For I GOT RHYTHM
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024

Celebrate the 90th year of Cape Town City Ballet with their first production, I GOT RHYTHM. This cross-genre collaboration features a unique blend of dance styles, marking a milestone in the company's history.

BalletMet Unveils Five-Show Lineup for Its 47th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

BalletMet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cape Town City Ballet Introduces New Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and Reveals 2024 Repertoire
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

At an event held at the Norval Foundation in Tokai yesterday, CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET (CTCB) introduced Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and revealed the repertoire for 2024.

Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon As Artistic Producer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately. This momentous news coincides with the ballet company's 90th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its illustrious history.

Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon CBE as New Artistic Producer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately.

Royal Academy Of Dance Reveals Winners Of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

The Royal Academy of Dance has announced the medallists of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 final at His Majesty's Theatre in London.

Yoko Ichino Will Step Down As Northern Ballet Academy Associate Director
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

World renowned ballet dancer and teacher Yoko Ichino will be stepping down from her role of Associate Director of the Academy of Northern Ballet after more than 20 years with the Company.

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 18, 2023

A visit from Leeds-based Northern Ballet every Spring at Sadler’s Wells is always a highlight of the dance calendar, and never more so when at their glittering best with their unique dance interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.

Cast Revealed For Northern Ballet's THE GREAT GATSBY At Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

​​​​​​​Northern Ballet has announced principal casting for their performances of David Nixon CBE's The Great Gatsby at London's Sadler's Wells from the 16-20 May.   

Northern Ballet presents Federico Bonelli's First Season as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Northern Ballet announced their 2023/24 Season, the first under new Artistic Director Federico Bonelli. Learn more about the lineup here!

MorDance Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Two World Premieres
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023

MorDance will celebrate its tenth anniversary performance season with two groundbreaking world premiere ballets centering themes of activism and humanity. Performances are April 28-29, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College as part of the CUNY Dance Initiative.

MorDance Sets Spring 2023 Season, Celebrating its 10th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

MorDance wil present its Spring 2023 Season with groundbreaking new ballets centering themes of activism and humanity from April 28-29, 2023 at Gerald W. Lynch Theater.

Ryoichi Hirano, Principal of The Royal Ballet, Will Guest Perform in Northern Ballet's THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023

Northern Ballet has announced principal casting for their upcoming revival of David Nixon CBE’s The Great Gatsby.