Misty Copeland launches a program for kids to encourage more diversity in ballet - NPR
The Be Bold initiative will be based in New York City. The goal is to teach children ages 8-10 about the basics of ballet and offer other tutoring.
Can Fashion Reference Ballet in a Way That's Respectful? - Fashionista
"So many fashion designers and ambassadors of pop culture, they love ballet as a concept, but they won't actually buy a ticket to a ballet."
English National Ballet announces Aaron Watkin as new artistic director - The Guardian
The 52-year-old Canadian will succeed Tamara Rojo in August 2023 and arrives after 16 years as artistic director of Semperoper Ballett in Dresden
Louisville Ballet hosts open house ahead of 71st season - WDRB
The Ballet hosted an open house to kick-off the season.
Los Angeles Ballet names Melissa Barak artistic director - Los Angeles Times
Dancer and choreographer Melissa Barak replaces founding co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary.
Philadelphia Ballet revamps and expands its home on North Broad Street - The Architect's Newspaper
Philadelphia Ballet will expand its venue located on North Broad Street, adding more studio, rehearsal, and performance spaces.
School Of Philadelphia Ballet Welcomes Jessica Kilpatrick And Andrea Long - Broadway World
Philadelphia Ballet has announced the addition of two new leading dance educators to the School of Philadelphia Ballet: Jessica Kilpatrick and Andrea Long. Kilpatrick, formerly Principal of Children's and Adult Programs at the School, re-joins the faculty...
Ukrainian ballet troupe's quickly-assembled U.S. tour brings war-torn dancers to Suffolk for 4 days - The Virginian-Pilot
For four days in September, 45 dancers from the world-class Ukrainian troupe will be in residency at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, a stop on a quickly-assembled American tour.
Bella Hadid Does Ballet Style in Vintage Chanel and Leg Warmers - Vogue
Always en pointe.
Northwest Ballet School celebrates 45th anniversary - Daily Inter Lake
The Northwest Ballet School is celebrating its 45th season.
'Nobody believed me' | 2 female ballet students sue UC over sexual misconduct allegations against male dancer - WCPO 9 Cincinnati
Two female ballet dancers are suing the University of Cincinnati for not protecting them from alleged sexual misconduct by a male ballet dancer during rehearsals and performances.
Nashville Ballet artistic director Paul Vasterling to retire after 33 years - Tennessean
After 33 years with Nashville Ballet, 25 as the company’s artistic director, Paul Vasterling has decided to retire at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Twin Cities ballet teacher Lirena Branitski leaves legacy of grace, greatness - Star Tribune
Ukrainian-American ballet dancer and educator Lirena Grisha Branitski was known for her dry humor, impeccable technique and distinct accent.
Central NJ Ballet Theatre: Ballet Is Beautiful | Advertising Features | communitynews.org - Community News
Alisha Cardenas believes ballet is the most beautiful thing on earth. It’s little surprise, then, that this love of ballet affects everything she does as the director of the Central
Northern Ballet brings 'Swan Lake' to Cap Center - Concord Monitor
NH Magazine has selected Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s production of Swan Lake as the Best Summer Ballet of 2022.NBT will perform Swan Lake at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on Aug. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. These will be NBT’s first ever...
