National Ballet of Canada Reveals Additional 2024/25 Promotions
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced promotions for the 2024/25 season: Hannah Galway to First Soloist and Emerson Dayton, Keaton Leier and Issac Wright to Second Soloist.
Interview: Maestro Ermanno Florio Celebrates His Last Season as Houston Ballet Conductor
by Miranda Keating - Sep 27, 2023
After 32 years as Music Director of Houston Ballet, Ermanno Florio will step down from his position at the end of the 2023 – 2024 season. BroadwayWorld Houston had the chance and honor to speak with him about what he has learned in his many years with the Houston Ballet and his plans for the future as he retires from his current position.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Reveals Added Artists for Fall Festival 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announces the addition of new and rarely seen classical works to their Fall Festival 2023 lineup. Get ready to experience Kenneth MacMillan's Ballade, Gemma Bond's Brain on Fire, and Herman Cornejo's The Apartment. Find out more about these captivating performances and secure your tickets today.
MAD HOT BALLET Comes to National Ballet of Canada
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced the repertoire for MAD HOT BALLET: Deco-Danse. The company’s annual million-dollar fundraising gala takes place on June 6 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.
Mackenzie Brown and Daichi Ikarashi Win The Erik Bruhn Prize
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, have announced that Mackenzie Brown (age 20) of Stuttgart Ballet and Daichi Ikarashi (age 21) of The Royal Ballet are the winners of The International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize. Roman Novitzky of Stuttgart Ballet is the winner of the Choreographic Prize for his specially commissioned work, A Dialog.
Hope Muir Appoints Ethan Colangelo As Choreographic Associate
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, has announced that Ethan Colangelo has been appointed Choreographic Associate. He will assume the position in July 2023 at the beginning of the 2023/24 season.
Noah Parets And Emerson Dayton Compete For The Erik Bruhn Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2023
Hope Muir, the Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, have announced that Second Soloist Noah Parets (age 23) and Corps de Ballet Member Emerson Dayton (age 22) will represent the company at The International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
ISHIDA Dance to Present World Premiere of STIRS UP STILL THINGS in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
ISHIDA Dance will present stirs up still things, an evening of world premieres in contemporary dance based on original poetic narratives and works by emerging and renowned international choreographers. Stirs up still things will play Houston January 5-8, 2023 at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston.
American Ballet Theatre Announces 2022 Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2022
American Ballet Theatre has announced its 2022 promotions. Catherine Hurlin and Roman Zhurbin have been appointed to the rank of Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre.
BWW Review: SWAN LAKE Soars in New National Ballet of Canada Production
by Isabella Perrone - Jun 15, 2022
It’s been nearly two years since the National Ballet of Canada had planned on premiering their new SWAN LAKE, but in this case late is definitely better than never. The stunning new production, directed by former Artistic Director Karen Kain, has finally arrived on the Four Seasons Centre’s stage.
Ishida Dance Company Announces World Premiere of NO SPEAKING LEFT IN ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
ISHIDA Dance Company will present an evening of world premieres in contemporary dance based on original poetic narratives that invite existential questions: no speaking left in me featuring works choreographed by ISHIDA and award-winning British Finnish choreographer Kristian Lever.
The National Ballet of Canada Announces Principal Cast of SWAN LAKE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada announced the principal casting for the world premiere of Swan Lake, directed and staged by Karen Kain. The newly imagined production will feature four debuts in the principal roles of Odette/Odile and Prince Siegfried. Get the show's schedule and more here.