Frederick Ashton

American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale Monday, April 7 at 12:00 P.M. Celebrating ABT's 85th anniversary, the six-week Summer season runs June 10 – July 19.

Review: OSIPOVA / LINBURY, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Vikki Jane Vile - Mar 8, 2025

Natalia Osipova is not a dancer who likes to play by the rules. A dancer who never felt she fitted the mould of a perfect ballerina growing up in Russia where being long-limbed and tall was the expectation. These days, she’s a much loved Principal of the Royal Ballet, she only does the things she wants to do, and this new Linbury Theatre programme boldly demonstrates that. 

Review: CINDERELLA, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Vikki Jane Vile - Feb 21, 2025

Sir David Bintley’s 2010 production of Cinderella has been long overdue an outing, and based on Wednesday’s opening night at Birmingham Hippodrome it is worth the wait. Thanks to Birmingham Royal Ballet’s fundraising efforts, the work now returns refreshed with restored costumes and a dazzling cast, and the result is a magical and sumptuous evening of dance with just the right dash of humour. 

Boston Ballet To Acquire Brookline Ballet School In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Boston Ballet School (BBS) will acquire local dance studio Brookline Ballet School, adding to its reach throughout the Eastern Massachusetts region. The purchase process is set to conclude in early 2025, with a goal of opening programming at the new location in July.

Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marianela Nuñez Awarded an OBE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2024

The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced that Marianela Nuñez has been awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to dance in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours.  

Video: Behind the Scenes of The Pumpkin Transformation from The Royal Ballet's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

Get a look behind the scenes of the pumpkin transformation from The Royal Ballet's Cinderella with Flys Assistant Manager Henry Desmond in the video here!

Video: James Hay and Bennett Gartside Discuss Playing Step-Sisters in The Royal Ballet's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024

James Hay and Bennett Gartside discuss their performance as the step-sisters in The Royal Ballet's Cinderella, in the video here! Performances run through 16 January.

THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: CINDERELLA, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Vikki Jane Vile - Dec 4, 2024

This year’s festive crowd pleaser from the Royal Ballet does not feature a growing Christmas tree nor a Kingdom of Sweets. Instead, an alternative is offered in the form of Frederick Ashton’s 1948 Cinderella, revived eighteen months ago after a lengthy absence and seen again now for the festive season.

The National Ballet Of Japan Makes European Debut At The Royal Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

The national ballet company of Japan, one of the world's great powerhouse ballet nations, will become the first Asian dance company to perform on the main stage of the Royal Opera House in more than 15 years.

Natalia Osipova Will Perform An Evening Of Dance at the Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

This spring, The Royal Ballet and Natalia Osipova will present Osipova / Linbury. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Marblehead School of Ballet Unveils Holiday Offerings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

The Marblehead School of Ballet is inviting the public to celebrate the holidays with the school throughout December. See full programming and learn how to attend events!

National Ballet of Canada Launches 2024/25 Season With SILENT SCREEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2024

The 2024/25 season opens with the Canadian premiere of SILENT SCREEN, featuring a blend of live music and film. The production will launch the 2024/25 season at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts November 9 – 16.  

CINDERELLA Runs at the Royal Ballet This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

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
by Louise Penn - Oct 28, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

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
by Matthew Paluch - Sep 30, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2024

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 2024�"2025 Company Roster
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

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.