Frederick Ashton

Antonia Franceschi Named Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.

San Francisco Ballet to Add Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Stops at Jacob's Pillow, NYC Center, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

San Francisco Ballet added fall performances at New York City Center's Fall for Dance, the inaugural Ballet Bend festival in Oregon, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, expanding its 2026 touring schedule.

Review: MARIANELA-TIMELESS, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jul 30, 2026

When you look at the casting of Marianela - Timeless, it seems there's been a mistake. Surely Núñez isn't actually doing four different pieces? Two being grand pas de deux and one a 35 minute dramatic ballet?

San Francisco Ballet to Return to Jacob's Pillow for First Time in 70 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

San Francisco Ballet will perform at Jacob's Pillow for the first time in seven decades, with the Albany Symphony providing live accompaniment. Ephrat Asherie Dance will also return with SHADOW CITIES.

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

Royal Ballet First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti to Leave Company After 16 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

Valentino Zucchetti, a First Soloist with The Royal Ballet for 16 years, is departing to pursue his choreographic and producing career. He joined The Royal Ballet in 2010.

Casts Set for Final Three Weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

Casting for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House has been revealed. A new staging of Don Quixote by Susan Jaffe and Susan Jones will premiere, plus more.

THE FONTEYN International Ballet Competition to Return to London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

The Royal Academy of Dance's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition will return to London, with over 80 candidates from 20 countries competing, and the grand final set for the London Coliseum.

NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL - The Royal Ballet School and School of American Ballet
by Matthew Paluch - Jun 19, 2026

School performances have changed. No longer vehicles for anxiety and fear - now one feels expression billowing from the stage and support beaming from the audience. The Next Generation Festival continues at the Royal Ballet and Opera Linbury Theatre with a combined performance of The Royal Ballet School (RBS) and School of American Ballet (SAB).

THE SURGE: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor and More Set for The Joyce Theater's Fall '26/Winter '27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled its Fall ’26/Winter ’27 season, an expansive celebration of daring contemporary voices, internationally acclaimed companies, iconic returning favorites, and more.

ORPHEUS to Be Performed by Elmhurst Ballet School in Summer 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Elmhurst Ballet School announced it will present ORPHEUS, a programme inspired by classical and modern myths and legends, running for one week at the school's venue in Birmingham.

Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili to Retire After 16 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Boston Ballet announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili, who joined the company in 2010. His final performance will be as Prince Desire in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.

Joffrey Ballet Promotes Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026

The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.

OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET: Birmingham Royal Ballet to Launch City-Wide Photo Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Birmingham Royal Ballet announced a new photo series, OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET, shot by local photographer Clive Booth, to be displayed across Birmingham, celebrating the company's ties to the city.

The Royal Academy of Dance Reveals Judges and Faculty For The Fonteyn 2026 Ballet Competition
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.

The Royal Ballet Will Perform LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE for Limited Run at Royal Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The Royal Ballet will present Frederick Ashton's LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE for ten performances at the Royal Opera House, featuring notable debuts and a new wooden automata replacing the production's live pony.

Previews: CINDERELLA at Mimi Ohio Theatre
by Steve Sucato - May 11, 2026

For Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov’s new production of Cinderella, premiering May 15-17, 2026, at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre, he incorporated much of that tradition while crafting a ballet uniquely his own. 

Review: THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S CINDERELLA at The National Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - May 9, 2026

The story of Cinderella is a classic known and beloved across the world for its rags-to-riches plot. Over the years, Charles Perrault’s 17th-century tale has taken many forms – films, various literary iterations, stage plays – but none more exquisite than Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella, Op. 87 ballet. Edwaard Liang’s rendition of the fairy tale at the Washington Ballet is nothing short of a revelation, packed with entrancing choreography throughout all three acts. Here, a classic tale is reinvented to somehow exude even more elegance.

Elmhurst Ballet School Will Host BREAKING BARRES Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

Elmhurst Ballet School will host its Summer Gala in partnership with Birmingham restaurant Cylla, launching Breaking Barres, an initiative addressing barriers faced by Black and global majority dancers in the professional ballet industry.

Royal Ballet and Opera Unveil New Stage Curtains at Special Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The Royal Ballet and Opera will unveil new stage curtains at a landmark Gala performance featuring dancers, operatic soloists, and a rediscovered Kenneth MacMillan pas de deux believed lost since 1984.