Second Company

Cast Set For Nashville Ballet's NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

 Nashville Ballet has announced the final details and talented principal cast of company dancers that will lead the beloved holiday classic, Paul Vasterling’s Nashville's Nutcracker.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Reveals Christen Reyes as Artistic Director Of DBDT: Encore!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has named Christen Reyes as Artistic Director of DBDT: Encore!, the organization's renowned second company. Learn more here!

Ballet Hispánico New York Unveils New Company Dancers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Internationally-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico - the nation's renowned Latino dance organization - welcomes five new dancers to the professional company. Ballet Hispánico will travel to stages around the world.

Ballet Hispánico Brings Performance by BH2 (BHdos) to Ridgefield Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Ballet Hispánico will offer an upcoming performance by BH2 (BHdos) at Ridgefield Playhouse. The program will feature an afternoon of gems from the Company’s repertory: Ritmo y Ruido, Sombrerísimo, and The Journey (Una-Keyae).

Graham 2 To Host Holiday Event at the Martha Graham Studio Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

Graham 2 will present its annual Holiday Event December 5–6, 2025, at the Martha Graham Studio Theater, featuring works by Martha Graham and Virginie Mécène, with family-friendly activities and a raffle drawing.

Nashville Ballet Reveals New Company Dancers and New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

​​​​​​​ Nashville Ballet has announced the addition of four new company dancers and the appointment of six esteemed community leaders to its Board of Directors for the 2025–26 season.

Joffrey Ballet Welcomes First All-Grainger Academy Class Of New Company Artists For 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater has added three dancers to the Joffrey roster for the 2025-26 season. Learn more about the new dancers here!

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2025-26 Studio Series
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

The Martha Graham Dance Company’s 2025-26 Studio Series, part of the Company’s GRAHAM100 celebration, will feature an exciting array of events, including a sneak peek at a new work for the Company created by Hope Boykin.

Nō Studios Brings Dance Fest Back to Milwaukee
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025

Dance Fest is a combined performance featuring elite dance companies from throughout the country. This eclectic program showcases a variety of dance styles including contemporary, street dance and traditional ballet.

Tickets Now On Sale for NASHVILLE’S NUTCRACKER at Nashville Ballet
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for Paul Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker, at the Nashville Ballet, a cherished holiday tradition returning to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall from November 29 through December 28, 2025.

Dance Company Ailey II Comes To CAPA Davidson Theatre in September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2025

Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on a national fall tour beginning this September. The next generation of dance includes a performance in Columbus at 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 30, at the Davidson Theatre.

Nashville Ballet Unveils 2025-26 Season with IF I CAN DREAM, SWAN LAKE & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

Nashville Ballet has announced their exceptional lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Productions include If I Can Dream, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sherlock.

Catherine Tharin Dance To Present The World Premiere Of IN THE WAKE OF YES In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

This June, choreographer Catherine Tharin will premiere In the Wake of Yes, a work for four dancers featuring a film by award-winning filmmaker Lora Robertson, and music by renowned composer and jazz pianist Joel Forrester, who will play live.

Ballet Hispánico's Second Company BHDos To Perform At ICONS Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Ballet Hispánico, the nation's largest Hispanic cultural organization, recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America's Cultural Treasures, announces BHDos, the ensemble's Second Company, will perform as part of the ICONS Dance Festival.

Houston Ballet II Will Perform an Evening of Classical & Contemporary Dance at the Moss Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

​​​​​​​The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will welcome Houston Ballet II in April. This celebrated collective delivers a performance, offering a diverse program to captivate audiences of all ages. 

Kansas City Ballet Announces 2025-2026 Season & Subscriptions On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the company’s 2025-2026 season, which opens with Swan Lake, continues with Stars and Stripes, a collection of three short dance works celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary, and concludes with Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby. 

Paul Vasterling’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Returns To The Tennessee Performing Arts Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Nashville Ballet has announced Paul Vasterling’s The Sleeping Beauty is returning to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall on Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m.  Tickets are on sale now and expected to sell quickly. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Cities During Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The nation's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will embark on a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in late January, bringing the Company's unparalleled celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven cities during Black History Month.

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.

Photos: Youth America Grand Prix Holds Third Annual JOB FAIR In Nashville
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) recently held its third annual JOB FAIR in Nashville, hosted by Nashville Ballet. Check out photos from the event below!