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Sadler's Wells Launches New Productions For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023

Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK's critically acclaimed production of Message In A Bottle, choreographed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince and set to the iconic hits of Sting, returns to the Peacock Theatre for a limited run this autumn.

Tickets from £18 for Akram Khan's CREATURE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 16, 2023

Inspired by Woyzeck with shadows of Frankenstein, English National Ballet’s production of Creature by Akram Khan is an unearthly tale of exploitation and human frontiers, set in a derelict former Arctic research station.

CREATURE is Now Playing at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023

After their triumphant Giselle, choreographer Akram Khan and his dream team return to Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for a large-scale ballet. Creature takes place in a dilapidated research centre on the North Pole. There, a military brigade subjects a mysterious being to a daring study.

Sadler's Wells Announces New Dance Artists Joining Two Of Its Headline Artist Development Programmes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

Sadler's Wells has announced the new dance artists joining two of its headline artist development programmes, as part of its Learning & Engagement work.

Matt Cook Named Executive Director Of Blue 13 Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023

Arts leader Matt Cook has been named Executive Director of Blue13 Dance Company, the Los Angeles-based dance ensemble known for presenting aesthetically and culturally daring live performances throughout the US and abroad for over 20 years.

Akram Khan Company's JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED Comes to Sadler's Wells in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2023

Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Akram Khan presents new dance-theatre production Jungle Book reimagined at Sadler's Wells on Tuesday 4 – Saturday 15 April. Based on Rudyard Kipling's family classic, Khan and his team reinvent the journey of Mowgli through the eyes of a climate refugee, the show premiered at Leicester's Curve Theatre in April 2022.

BAM Artistic Director David Binder to Conclude His Tenure in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023

BAM’s Artistic Director, David Binder will conclude his tenure in 2024 to pursue independent artistic projects on Broadway and elsewhere.

Award Winning Akram Khan Returns to Opera Ballet Vlaanderen With New Production CREATURE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2022

Following the success of Kaash and Giselle, award winning choreographer Akram Khan is returning to Opera Ballet Vlaanderen with a new full-length production, Creature. Once again he is working with composer Vincenzo Lamagna and set designer Tim Yip, the team behind Giselle. In this new ballet, Khan holds up a mirror to us about the hubris of humanity.

Miami City Ballet Appoints Four New Board Members
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022

Entering its 37th season of dance this October, Miami City Ballet (MCB) will welcome four new members of its board. Mamie Joeveer (who previously served on MCB's board from 2016-2020) and Eleanor Pao have joined the Board of Directors. Pearl Johnson and Dr. Elissa Kramer have joined the Board of Trustees. Chair Jeff Davis currently leads MCB's board.

Danny Boyle's Dance 'THE MATRIX' set for Manchester's £186m Factory Arts Venue
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022

Director Danny Boyle is to stage a live version of The Matrix, according to the opening plans, announced today, for Factory International, Manchester's new landmark cultural space which will welcome its first visitors in June 2023.

Israel Galván Presents the UK Premiere of THE RITE OF SPRING at Sadler's Wells in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

Returning to the UK for the first time since 2019, Flamenco innovator Israel Galván brings the UK Premiere of his latest show, La Consagración de la Primavera (The Rite of Spring) to Sadler's Wells on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2022.

The Sixth Edinburgh International Culture Summit Has Now Closed
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2022

Closing day highlights Climate Change as a crisis of culture and pushes for the twinning of Ukrainian villages, towns and cities with partners around the world to support its recovery.

First Floor Theater to Launch 10th Season With Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022

First Floor Theater will launch its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

Boston Ballet Announces 2022-2023 Company Roster
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2022

Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2022–2023 season roster. The roster includes a diverse roster of dancers from around the world with 63 professional dancers. Five new dancers join the main company, six new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII), Boston Ballet’s second company, and eight Boston Ballet dancers received promotions for the upcoming season.

Cast Announced for First Floor Theater's Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022

First Floor Theater is launching its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

Dickson Mbi Presents ENOWATE at Sadler's Wells Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

Dickson Mbi presents the London premiere of Enowate in Sadler's Wells Theatre on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October as part of the Well Seasoned programme to celebrate Black dancemakers. 

Alesandra Seutin / National Youth Dance Company Bring QUARTIER PARADIS to Sadler's Wells This September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2022

Following the success of their 2021 production Speak Volumes, National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) once again collaborates with internationally renowned choreographer Alesandra Seutin.

Erasing Borders Dance Festival Kicks Off Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022

The Indo-American Arts Council announces the always eagerly anticipated dance performances, this year including special events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day, August 15.  The celebration will feature two live performances, August 6 & 7 at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre, and a virtual August 8th streaming with artists from India, Canada, and the U.S. 

Miami City Ballet Announces Five New Dancers; Durante Verzola Joins MCB School Faculty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2022

Entering its 37th season, Miami City Ballet has announced five new dancers to its company roster.  Joining MCB's roster of world-class dancers for the 22/23 Season is principal dancer Yuliia Moskalenko, who joins the company from the National Opera of Ukraine.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Present A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in the Fourth Week of the 90th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022

The fourth week of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 will welcome A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, performing An Untitled Love in the Ted Shawn Theatre, from July 13-17.

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