Crystal Pite News

Sadler's Wells has announced the appointment of Aakash Odedra as a Sadler's Wells Associate Artist. Odedra is an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer.

Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2025/26 Season. 

Ballet BC present a double bill at Sadler’s Wells with work by heavyweight contemporary dancemakers of the present day.

The Dance Centre has revealed the recipients of two awards that acknowledge the achievements of British Columbia's choreographers. Learn more about the recipients here!

What did our critic think of GIGENSIS: THE GENERATION OF THE EARTH at Kennedy Center? In his new work “GIGENSIS: The Generation of the Earth,” Akram Khan interprets a story of familial relations from the ancient Sanskrit epic The Mahabharata. 

Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!

Boston Ballet has revealed programming for the 2025–2026 season, featuring an ambitious slate of spectacular dance, including a world premiere, three Boston Ballet premieres, and the return of beloved and relevant ballets. Learn more!

Edinburgh International Festival will present a hand-picked selection of leading international and local artists in the world's Festival City, with 24 days of world-class opera, dance, music and theatre.  

Scottish Ballet return to Sadler’s Wells with a triple bill. One film, and two live pieces. All of the work is contemporary dance based, and acts as a vehicle for the company dancers to show off their well honed, dance capabilities. I wonder if a classical piece could have balanced things out and allowed the dancers to show their full range of talents?

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Crystal Pite’s deeply moving work has themes of safe passage, displacement, community and mortality. Light of Passage, taken as a whole work with the three sections together, builds into a cohesive whole on the theme of who we are, where we are going, and what we feel. Although there are moments of repetition and the occasional sense of the abstract, I did find that Light of Passage succeeds on an emotional level in reaching an audience, who cheered enthusiastically by the curtain call.

The National Ballet of Canada has announced its 2025/26 season, a rich selection of work that showcases the company's distinct and enduring artistry.

Belle Spirale Dance Projects, in partnership with the Chutzpah! Festival, Vancouver International Dance Festival, and New Works Dance will present UNIVERSUS, a compelling double bill featuring two world premieres from two extraordinary artists at the Vancouver Playhouse.

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.

Sydney Dance Company has introduced five new dancers joining the ensemble: Mathilda Ballantyne, Mali Comlekci, Sonrisa Hubbard, Eka Perunicic and Sam Winkler. 

In a fusion of mime, dance, and physical theatre, acclaimed performer Joylyn Secunda will transport Adelaide Fringe audiences through the looking glass in their latest solo show, The Routine.

Light of Passage, Crystal Pite's meditation on safe movement, displacement, community and mortality, returns to the Main Stage of the Royal Opera House this February. 

Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.

Canadian Stage has eliminated a 37-year deficit for the 2023-24 season, marking a significant financial milestone for the renowned arts organization. Learn more!