Anna Pavlova News

The Dance Historian Is In, a monthly series at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, will present a discussion of the early careers of dance legends Frederick Ashton, Agnes de Mille, and Antony Tudor in 1930's England, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 1:00-3:00 P.M., at the Library's Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center.

Cristian Laverde König, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will appear as a guest artist in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of Beauty and the Beast. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ohio Contemporary Ballet presents, Cleveland Inspirations, a program on February 10, 2024, at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts featuring two world premieres based on local Cleveland history plus the last chance to see Gerald Arpino’s, Celebration. Robert Gardner has re-imagined Bacchanale, a work made famous by the great ballerina, Anna Pavlova.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts just announced that the Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of George C. Wolfe, the writer, director, and producer.

Verb, “Ohio Contemporary Ballet' has announced its highly anticipated summer performance season taking place across the Great Lakes region. This captivating series of performances will showcase a diverse range of works, including both classical and contemporary ballet masterpieces.

CRISTIAN LAVERDE KÖNIG, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will be a guest artist in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet’s production of Snow White dancing the role of the Prince.

The Museum of Russian Icons presents a 'Day of Ballet,' featuring tours of  the exhibition Swan Lake: 145 Years of History and Triumph, ballet demonstrations, family activities and a dance workshop, on Saturday, January 14, from 12-2pm.  On Saturday, January 28, the Museum presents a Birch Tea Lecture and Ceremony, held in conjunction with the exhibition Tree of Life: Birch Through the Ages. 

CRISTIAN LAVERDE KÖNIG, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will appear as a guest artist in the role of the Snow King, in Ballet Arts' production of The Nutcracker on December 9, 10 & 11, 2022.   The performances will take place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.              

La galardonada bailarina y coreógrafa Analía Farfan presenta “Anna Pavlova: una noche de inspiración” con su Ballet Internacional Americano.

What did our critic think of ANNA PAVLOVA: A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION at St Jean's Theater, New York? This show is a celebration of Anna Pavlova’s legacy through her original choreography and also serves as inspiration for contemporary dance.  As a creator, director, choreographer, and performer, Analía Farfan's talent and expertise are on full display in this production.

The Museum of Russian Icons announces an exciting schedule of exhibitions opening this fall.

Ballet Hispánico School of Dance announces that registration is now open for a week-long summer professional development program for dance teachers, July 11-15, 2022. The program is $525 for in-person attendees and $435 for virtual attendees, with discounts available for School of Dance partner organizations, including NDEO and NASD members.

Cristian Laverde König, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will appear as a guest artist in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of Coppelia dancing the role of Franz on April 9 and 10, 2022 at the Riverview Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Southern Theatre opened on September 21, 1896, as a “modern,” jewel box-style opera house, offering performances from some of the greatest names of the theatrical world and a new genre called Broadway.

The Statement of Historical Significance on Streatham Hill Theatre has been produced by Aedas Arts Team, a world leading architecture and design practice for The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre. It has been completed with support from 440 crowdfunders, the Mayor of London, Lambeth Council and the Theatres Trust.

After more than 50 years of teaching in studios around the world, Brenda Last OBE, a former Principal of Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet in London (now Birmingham Royal Ballet), will deliver her first-ever online masterclass this October.

1910 saw George V ascend to the throne, the trial and execution of Dr Crippen, the publication of EM Forster's Howard's End and the birth of Alice Marks, later Alicia Markova, the country's first prima ballerina. It also witnessed the establishment of the Dancing Times, the first independent magazine devoted solely to dance.

Since taking the lead as Birmingham Royal Ballet's Director just three months ago, Carlos Acosta certainly hasn't had the easiest time of it. His ambitious first season of programming - featuring Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, their popular Nutcracker and a exciting Curated by Carlos bill featuring Alessandra Ferri - is on hold for now thanks to Coronavirus, but Acosta has not shied away from trying something new. Quickly shifting into Home From Home mode, Acosta and co. have experimented with performance and social distancing to create a specially adapted version of The Dying Swan, or as it is known here as simply The Swan.

Birmingham Royal Ballet is launching Home From Home, a new series of online content which will give an exclusive insight into the company's daily routine and specially curated performances as they stay fit and creative whilst in isolation at their homes across the globe.

KATIE McDERMOTT, and CHRISTIAN LAVERDE KÖNIG will appear as guest artists in Ballet Arts of Jackson's production of The Nutcracker on December 13, 14 & 15, 2019 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.