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Olivier Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance

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Louisville Ballet Launches $100,000 Commonwealth Choreography Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026

Louisville Ballet has launched the Commonwealth Choreography Award, a $100,000 international annual prize supporting the creation and world premiere of a new work, adjudicated by a jury of global dance leaders.
School Of American Ballet Will Host 2026 Alumni Celebration Honoring Nancy Reynolds And Victoria Simon
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

The School of American Ballet will recognize Nancy Reynolds and Victoria Simon as its 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients at its Annual Alumni Celebration, also marking the 10th Anniversary of the AACDI.
New York City Ballet Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring 48 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

New York City Ballet’s 2026-27 Season will open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 and continue for 21 weeks of performances, through Sunday, May 30, 2027 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
Ryan Tomash Elevated to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 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.
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
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 Present Public Education Programs During 2026 Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

New York City Ballet will present a series of public education programs during its 2026 Winter Season at the David H. Koch Theater. Offerings will include Inside NYCB, Family Saturdays, and movement workshops for children, teens, and adults.
World Premiere Ballet by Justin Peck and More Set for New York City Ballet 2026 Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season will feature a world premieres by Justin Peck and NYCB Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, two early ballets by Balanchine and more.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Unveils 2026 Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive Faculty & Guest Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli, NY has revealed the faculty and guest artists for the 2026 Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive. KBI is a unique training program designed for young dancers between the ages 13 and 18.
New York City Ballet And The American Guild Of Musical Artists Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

New York City Ballet and the American Guild of Musical Artists have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement covering dancers and stage managers.
New York City Ballet Promotes Six Dancers To Soloist
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

New York City Ballet has announced the promotion of six corps de ballet members to Soloist: Victor Abreu, Dominika Afanasenkov, India Bradley, Naomi Corti, Mary Thomas MacKinnon, and Andres Zuniga.
Works & Process Will Present NEW YORK CITY BALLET: JAMAR ROBERTS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Works & Process will present New York City Ballet: Jamar Roberts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Peter B. Lewis Theater at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. Tickets start at $25.
Lincoln Center to Present The 2025 BAAND Together Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies-Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem- will join the BAAND Together Dance Festival.
The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration to Take Place at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration will be held at SAB-an evening of connection, reflection, and shared pride as they kick off the Workshop weekend. Learn how to attend.
New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Season to Feature Kyle Abraham, Balanchine and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

New York City Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season will open on Tuesday, April 22 and continue for six weeks of performances, through Sunday, June 1 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. See full programming here!
World Premiere Ballets by Justin Peck and More Set for New York City Ballet’s 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

New York City Ballet has revealed its 2025-26 season featuring world premiere ballets by Justin Peck and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S COPPÉLIA at Kennedy Center Opera House
by Emily Berger - Mar 27, 2025

What did our critic think of NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S COPPÉLIA at Kennedy Center Opera House?
Gilbert Bolden III Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan. Click here for more details on Gilbert Bolden III.
Gilbert Bolden III Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

New York City Ballet has announced that Gilbert Bolden III has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Friday, February 28 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan.
Miriam Miller Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

New York City Ballet has announced that Miriam Miller has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Thursday, January 30 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following a performance of George Balanchine's Variations Pour une Porte et un Soupir, in which Miller performed the leading female role.

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