Helen Pickett

National Ballet of Canada First Soloist Jenna Savella Retires After 22 Years
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Jenna Savella, First Soloist with The National Ballet of Canada, will retire at the end of the current season after 22 years with the company, performing the title role in EMMA BOVARY in her final appearances.

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.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.

KISMET World Premiere And EMMA BOVARY Encore Set for National Ballet Of Canada Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The National Ballet of Canada will present the world premiere of KISMET, choreographed by Jera Wolfe, on a double bill with Helen Pickett's EMMA BOVARY at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Siphesihle November to Depart The National Ballet of Canada at the End of the 2025/26 Season 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinksi Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced today that Principal Dancer Siphesihle November will be departing the company at the end of the 2025/26 season.

13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.

Boston Ballet School to Present NEXT GENERATION In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Boston Ballet School (BBS) will present Next Generation, an exciting one-night-only performance that showcases the future of our artform while encouraging talented young dancers to reach for the stars.

Cassandra Trenary Will Depart American Ballet Theatre To Join Vienna State Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

American Ballet Theatre announced that Principal Dancer Cassandra Trenary will depart the Company at the conclusion of the 2025 Metropolitan Opera House season to join the Vienna State Opera Ballet.

Review: ABT'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Feb 14, 2025

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) regularly brings new story ballets to DC for their Kennedy Center performances and this year was no different. Crime and Punishment, based on the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, premiered in New York in the fall and is the first full-length ballet by a female choreographer in ABT’s repertory. It’s also a highly complex - and long - story to tell through dance, so I was curious to see if it would be a success. 

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.

Ballet RI Unveils 47th Season: 'Art & Literature Meet Ballet'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Ballet RI's 47th season at the Woodman Center features 'Art & Literature Meet Ballet,' a performance blending sculpture, opera, poetry, and Don Quixote through captivating choreography. Learn more!

Casts Set for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16–November 3 has been revealed. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

Boston Ballet Announces 2024–2025 Company Roster
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 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.

WORKS AND PROCESS At the Guggenheim Announces Fall 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

During the fall 2024 Works & Process season, a full slate of dynamic events will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Fall Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

American Ballet Theatre has revealed its 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16 to November 3, featuring a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Spring Mix With The PBT Orchestra Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Four works - including two world premieres - will take center stage at the Benedum Center April 5-7 in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's (PBT) Spring Mix with the PBT Orchestra.

Review: The National Ballet of Canada's EMMA BOVARY, ANGELS' ATLAS at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Feb 2, 2024

What did our critic think of EMMA BOVARY, ANGELS’ ATLAS at National Arts Centre?

Joffrey Ballet Concert Group Reveals New Choreographers for Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

The Joffrey Concert Group announces the selected choreographers for the Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative: Vernard Gilmore and Eryn Renee Young.

EMMA BOVARY and ONEGIN Come to The National Ballet of Canada
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The world premiere of Emma Bovary will mark the first partnership between The National Ballet of Canada and award-winning choreographer, director and dancer, Helen Pickett. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!