Ballet News

Ballet and jazz students will have the unique opportunity to get inspired by dance masters with Dancenter North's unique classes next month.

Supporters and fans of " The Choreographer's Canvas " gathered at the Manhattan Movement Arts Center, May 18, to enjoy an evening of eclectic dance performances.

It is no secret that ballet companies in the United States constantly struggle to make ends meet.

"A CHORUS LINE", the one "Singular Sensation" and winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, makes its Barn Theatre debut as the finale to the Barn's 85th Anniversary season.

Shanghai Ballet Company is to make its highly anticipated UK debut in August at the London Coliseum with performances of JANE EYRE, an original, innovative ballet production based on Charlotte Bront's famous novel.

ABTKids, a unique hour-long program designed for children and families, will present a performance of highlights from the Company's 2013 Spring Season on Saturday, June 1 at 11:30 AM at the Metropolitan Opera House.

New York Theatre Ballet presents a Summer Intensive for ages 9-12 from July 8-19, 2013at The New York Theatre Ballet studios 30 East 31st Street, 5th Floor, NYC.

Travelers are in for a visual treat at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. A new exhibit of original art has been installed by Okaloosa Public Arts in the concourses and ticketing area.

Experience a magnificent choreographic kaleidoscope as the Royal Albert Hall is transformed into a magical lake for English National Ballet's acclaimed production.

History doesn't really repeat itself with this buoyantly multi-faceted project unless you count the riot of new ideas and emerging talents as a nod in the direction of the now-legendary 1913 premiere of Stravinsky's Rite Of Spring History doesn't really repeat itself with this buoyantly multi-faceted project unless you count the riot of new ideas ... (more)

David Benoit welcomes Space Shuttle Endeavour Astronaut Dr. Garret Reisman to the premiere performance of "Journey of the Endeavour" Sunday at the James Armstrong Theatre.

Over 200 family, friends, and alumni gathered together May 17, for THE STUDIO's "Glad to be Back" dance recital at East Hampton High School in Connecticut.

Chesire cat cupcakes and "Eat Me" cookies greeted scores of little girls as they arrived at high tea on the second floor gallery of the Hilt Building on Sunday May, 19.

Spain's renowned Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia takes the art to new heights, blending their exacting take on the traditional folk form with a boldly contemporary approach to dance performance.

Legendary choreographer George Balanchine once said, "ballet is woman," and that seems to be the case, considering the scarcity of boys aspiring to become ballet dancers compared to the legions of girls.

As a professional ballet dancer for seven years, Lisa Suswain trained a punishing six-days-aweek from 7.30am until 11pm to be the best.

Easton Smith constructed an elegant on-stage world through music, costumes and lighting to explore the limits of partnering in "Mechanism." Christopher Anderson's "Behind Closed Doors" investigated choreographic options by way of dancers' sizes and impulses.

Members of Xiotal Ballet Folklorico perform at the Heritage Festival on Saturday.

The English Youth Ballet auditions for Swan Lake at Oxford's New Theatre. Associate director Dominic Marshall on stage directing the 12- to 18-year-olds. Judging was by prima ballerina Julianne Rice-Oxley and director Janet Lewis MBE, sitting front cent Aged between eight and 18, the children were judged on their grace and poise before 100 of them ... (more)

Now here is a free Sunday afternoon event the whole family will love! American Dance & Music, formerly Ballet Santa Barbara, will present "Dance: Up Close and Cultural," a free performance for all ages at 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St.