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On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1983]
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On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1954]
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Courtin' Time
 
[Broadway, 1951]
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Where's Charley?
 
[Broadway, 1951]
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Where's Charley?
 
[Broadway, 1948]
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The Chocolate Soldier
 
[Broadway, 1947]
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Mr. Strauss Goes to Boston
 
[Broadway, 1945]
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The Merry Widow
 
[Broadway, 1944]
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Song of Norway
 
[Broadway, 1944]
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Dream With Music
 
[Broadway, 1944]
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What's Up
 
[Broadway, 1943]
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The Merry Widow
 
[Broadway, 1943]
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Rosalinda
 
[Broadway, 1942]
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The Lady Comes Across
 
[Broadway, 1942]
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Cabin in the Sky
 
[Broadway, 1940]
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Louisiana Purchase
 
[Broadway, 1940]
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Keep Off the Grass
 
[Broadway, 1940]
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The Boys from Syracuse
 
[Broadway, 1938]
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I Married an Angel
 
[Broadway, 1938]
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Babes in Arms
 
[Broadway, 1937]
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On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1936]
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Alma Mater
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Serenade
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Reminiscence
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Dreams
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Transcendence
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Stars Of American Ballet To Perform At Lied Center Photo
Stars Of American Ballet To Perform At Lied Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

STARS OF AMERICAN BALLET will gather top dancers to perform iconic ballet pieces at the Lied Center. This event promises a display of exceptional talent and choreography.
Ryan Tomash Elevated to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet Photo
Ryan Tomash Elevated to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

New York City Ballet has announced that Ryan Tomash has been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan following the matinee performance on Saturday, February 28, in which Tomash danced a leading role in Jerome Robbins' Dances at a Gathering.
92NY Harkness Dance Center to Host Megan Fairchild Masterclass Photo
92NY Harkness Dance Center to Host Megan Fairchild Masterclass
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

92NY Harkness Dance Center will present a masterclass workshop with renowned ballet dancer Megan Fairchild, offering an exclusive educational opportunity for dancers.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Unveils 2026 New York City Ballet Season Photo
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Unveils 2026 New York City Ballet Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced its 2026 NEW YORK CITY BALLET (NYCB) residency from July 8-11 as part of its celebratory 60th anniversary season.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Reveals 2026 NY City Ballet Season Photo
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Reveals 2026 NY City Ballet Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced its 2026 NEW YORK CITY BALLET (NYCB) residency from July 8-11 as part of its celebratory 60th anniversary season.
New York City Ballet to Host 2026 Spring Gala Featuring World Premiere Photo
New York City Ballet to Host 2026 Spring Gala Featuring World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, New York City Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Gala, Set in Stone: Creation & Preservation, with a one-time only gala program featuring a World Premiere by choreographer and NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Present AMERICA 250 with PBT Orchestra Photo
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Present AMERICA 250 with PBT Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's America 250 with the PBT Orchestra will open at the Benedum Center. This mixed repertory production will run for four performances.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WOR Photo
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón Photo
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
American Ballet Theatre Reveals Casts for 2026 Spring Season Photo
American Ballet Theatre Reveals Casts for 2026 Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Additional casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Spring season at the David H. Koch Theater was revealed by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will include repertory programs featuring Alexei Ratmansky’s Firebird, and more.
Glen Tetley Legacy Unveils 2026 Centenary Celebration Photo
Glen Tetley Legacy Unveils 2026 Centenary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The Glen Tetley Legacy has announced a year-long international centenary celebration marking 100 years since the birth of choreographer Glen Tetley. Beginning in February 2026, leading ballet companies worldwide will perform major works from Tetley’s repertory.
American Contemporary Ballet to Stage BALANCHINE: TWIN MASTERPIECES This March Photo
American Contemporary Ballet to Stage BALANCHINE: TWIN MASTERPIECES This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026

American Contemporary Ballet will present Balanchine: Twin Masterpieces in Los Angeles, pairing Concerto Barocco and La Source in a single program. The production marks the first time the works have been performed together in the city and the first full-length staging of La Source in Los Angeles in 40 years.
Miami City Ballet Unveils 2026-27 Season Under Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia Photo
Miami City Ballet Unveils 2026-27 Season Under Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Miami City Ballet will present its 2026-27 season, marking the inaugural season of Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia. The season promises a lineup of performances characterized by spectacle, beauty, and joy, showcasing both classical and contemporary ballet.
American Contemporary Ballet Unveils Strategic Board Expansion Photo
American Contemporary Ballet Unveils Strategic Board Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Los Angeles' American Contemporary Ballet (ACB) announced the addition of four new members to its board, charged with strengthening governance and accelerating the company's growth from a small artistic powerhouse to a major artistic force in Los Angeles and beyond.
Diablo Ballet Continues 32nd Season With THE LITTLE MERMAID At Lesher Center Photo
Diablo Ballet Continues 32nd Season With THE LITTLE MERMAID At Lesher Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026

Diablo Ballet continues its 32nd season with THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The program also features Paul Taylor’s COMPANY B and George Balanchine’s DONIZETTI VARIATIONS.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Mark America’s 250th With Four Classical and Contempor Photo
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Mark America’s 250th With Four Classical and Contemporary Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

As an ode to America's 250th anniversary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform four stunning classical and contemporary works in America 250 with the PBT Orchestra.
Interview: Melissa Barak and Julia Rivera on 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET Photo
Interview: Melissa Barak and Julia Rivera on 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET
by Shari Barrett - Jan 21, 2026

How did Melissa Barak (Artistic Director) and Julia Rivera (Executive Director) decide on which three ballets to present and how is each representative of the work the group has done and plan to do in their future?
GISELLE, THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for Los Angeles Ballet 20th Anniversary Season Photo
GISELLE, THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for Los Angeles Ballet 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Los Angeles Ballet will mark its 20th anniversary with a special season at The Wallis Annenberg Center, featuring a tribute to George Balanchine, a classic favorite, a world premiere, and an extended holiday schedule of THE NUTCRACKER.
Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet To Present STARGAZING At Mark Morris Dance Cente Photo
Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet To Present STARGAZING At Mark Morris Dance Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

New Chamber Ballet will present Stargazing, a contemporary ballet by Miro Magloire, at the Mark Morris Dance Center. The program features live music and an in-the-round staging. Performances will take place in Brooklyn.
ENCORES! Series and More Set for New York City Center 2026 Winter/Spring Programs Photo
ENCORES! Series and More Set for New York City Center 2026 Winter/Spring Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season. From the Tony-honored Encores! series to internationally acclaimed dance companies and singular ballet artists, the season brings unforgettable performances to its stage.
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