Frederick Ashton

CINDERELLA Runs at the Royal Ballet This Holiday Season

This Christmas, The Royal Ballet invites you to the ball with Frederick Ashton’s spectacular Cinderella.  A fairytale like no other, this magical ballet boasts astonishing stagecraft, enchanting design and exquisite dance.  This much-loved ballet is a masterpiece for all the family to enjoy this festive period. 

Review: LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE, Sadler's Wells

A sweet revival of Frederick Ashton's best-known and loved ballet returns to Sadler's Wells. Showcasing both comedy and complexity in its solos and routines, La Fille mal gardée brings a splash of sunshine to the stage. Beatrice Parma makes a striking debut as Principal dancer in the role of cheeky young Lise.

Marblehead School of Ballet Presents BALLET ON THE BIG SCREEN Series This Week

The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB), located in Marblehead, Massachusetts, opens October with National Arts and Humanities Month and National Dance Week from Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 13.

Review: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Royal Ballet And Opera

The Royal Ballet 24/25 season opened on September 28 with Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. When first created in 2011 the ballet was made up of two acts, by 2012 Wheeldon had reworked things into three and this is what we find in the 2024 revival. See what our critic thinks?

Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Lauren Cuthbertson becomes Principal Guest Artist

Celebrated dancer Lauren Cuthbertson becomes Principal Guest Artist with The Royal Ballet after over two decades performing with the Company.

Asolo Repertory Theatre, The Sarasota Ballet, and FSU/Asolo Conservatory Will Host Open House

Asolo Repertory Theatre, The Sarasota Ballet, and FSU/Asolo Conservatory, all housed in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, located at 5555 Tamiami Trail, will host a community open house in celebration of single tickets going on sale for their 24/25 Seasons on Monday, September 9 from 10 am – 4 pm. 

Boston Ballet Announces 2024â€"2025 Company Roster

Boston Ballet has announced its 2024–2025 company roster with three new dancers joining the main company and ten new dancers joining Boston Ballet II.

Review: THE NEW GENERATION FESTIVAL - THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL, Royal Opera House

The Next Generation Festival at the Royal Opera House continues with the first outing for The Royal Ballet School's annual performance dates

West End Theatre Sees Ticket Prices Surge With Top Tickets £300

Top West End Theatre tickets have risen 9% in a year. Learn more about the ticket prices in the West End.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Present The Royal Ballet Takeover

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will present one of the most celebrated and renowned companies in the world, The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Royal Ballet Celebrates Young Dance Talent With The Next Generation Festival

The Royal Ballet will bring together a host of young dance talent with its Next Generation Festival.

English National Ballet School Reveals Lineup of Performances on Stage This Summer

This summer English National Ballet School is offering audiences the chance to witness the next generation of dance talent in three performances, commissioned by Artistic Director Viviana Durante, that showcase the students' artistry, talent, and versatility. 

Review: SARASOTA BALLET - PROGRAMME 1, Royal Opera House

'wit, charm and elegance' are the words used to describe the work of Royal Ballet founding choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton (1904-1988). English ballet, or rather style wouldn't exist without him, so The Frederick Ashton Foundation have understandably instigated the Ashton Worldwide (2024-2028) international festival to celebrate the man, his work, and the impact it continues to have on the ballet world.

Royal Ballet And Opera Announces 2024/25 Cinema Season

The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2024/25 Cinema Season, bringing world-class theatre to cinema screens right around the globe.  

Interview: Ballet Arizona's New Artistic Director Daniela Cardim

Acclaimed for her accomplishments as a choreographer, ballet teacher, producer, and director. Danial Cardim brings great depth, perspective, and energy to her new position as Ballet Arizona's Artistic Director, effective July 1st, 2024.

The Royal Opera House Welcomes The Sarasota Ballet as Part of Ashton Celebrated

This June, The Sarasota Ballet will perform in the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House for a limited run of performances as part of Ashton Celebrated.

The Royal Ballet Celebrates Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton With Two Special Programmes

This summer, The Royal Ballet will celebrate the genius of its Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton with two mixed programmes demonstrating the remarkable range of his theatrical imagination.

Philadelphia Ballet Will Perform THE DREAM and PRODIGAL SON To Close Out 2023/24 Season

​​​​​​​Philadelphia Ballet will conclude its 2023/2024 subscription season at the Academy of Music with the upcoming presentation of The Dream, the whimsical, romantic ballet inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance

MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.

Akram Khan Returns to Sadler's Wells With GIGENIS

World-renowned choreographer and dancer Akram Khan will return to his roots and delve into his past in his latest creation: GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth as part of Sadler’s Wells autumn season.