Frederick Ashton News

After celebrating a spectacular 20th Anniversary Season, The Sarasota Ballet prepares to enter its third decade and fifth season under the leadership of Iain Webb not only with the announcement that Webb has signed for a six year contract, but also with performances at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, October 12 - 16, 2011.'

David Gordon has the rare gift of slyly slipping profound commentary into what appears a wacky good time. Example: 'DANCING HENRY FIVE,' which will be revived after four years at Peak Performances, October 6-9. Using physical staging, movie, music and select bits of Shakespeare's own language, this severely condensed version (from five hours to one hour) of the Bard's anti-war play takes on contemporary relevance through its veiled, and sometimes not-so-veiled, allusions to present day politics, love and war, proving some things never change.

David Gordon has the rare gift of slyly slipping profound commentary into what appears a wacky good time. Example: 'DANCING HENRY FIVE,' which will be revived after four years at Peak Performances, October 6-9. Using physical staging, movie, music and select bits of Shakespeare's own language, this severely condensed version (from five hours to one hour) of the Bard's anti-war play takes on contemporary relevance through its veiled, and sometimes not-so-veiled, allusions to present day politics, love and war, proving some things never change.

SARA WEBB and IAN CASADY will appear as guest artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's performances of The Nutcracker on December 3 and 4, 2011 at the Riverview Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana.

THIRTEEN's Great Performances puts the spotlight on one of America's finest dance companies in Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp on Friday, October 28 at 9 p.m. ET.

David Gordon has the rare gift of slyly slipping profound commentary into what appears a wacky good time. Example: 'DANCING HENRY FIVE,' which will be revived after four years at Peak Performances, October 6-9. Using physical staging, movie, music and select bits of Shakespeare's own language, this severely condensed version (from five hours to one hour) of the Bard's anti-war play takes on contemporary relevance through its veiled, and sometimes not-so-veiled, allusions to present day politics, love and war, proving some things never change.

Dance Theatre of Tennessee (DTT) brings to life one of best-loved classical ballets of all time - Swan Lake Act 2. DTT will present this timeless classic as part of its 2011-12 opening season series entitled At 75 - A Tribute to Elaine Thomas, DTT's assistant artistic director on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m. at Harpeth Hall Auditorium.

The Royal Opera House today launches Royal Opera House Cinema, its new cinema screening venture which will transmit select performances of opera and ballet to more than 700 cinemas worldwide.

After celebrating a spectacular 20th Anniversary Season, The Sarasota Ballet prepares to enter its third decade and fifth season under the leadership of Iain Webb not only with the announcement that Webb has signed for a six year contract, but also with performances at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, October 12 - 16, 2011.'

Sadler's Wells announces its Autumn 2011 Season. The Autumn 2011 Season at Sadler's Wells is now on sale from Monday 23 May 2011 Sadler's Wells Ticket Office: 0844 424 4300 or visit: www.sadlerswells.com

Don't miss the World Premiere of Richard Alston's 'A Rugged Flourish' at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th Street, on May 13 & 14 at 7 pm during Signatures 11 presented by New York Theatre Ballet. Tickets are $25. Please go to www.nytb.org or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 for tickets.

Don't miss the World Premiere of Richard Alston's 'A Rugged Flourish' at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th Street, on May 13 & 14 at 7 pm during Signatures 11 presented by New York Theatre Ballet. Tickets are $25. Please go to www.nytb.org or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 for tickets.

Don't miss the World Premiere of Richard Alston's 'A Rugged Flourish' at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th Street, on May 13 & 14 at 7 pm during Signatures 11 presented by New York Theatre Ballet. Tickets are $25. Please go to www.nytb.org or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 for tickets.

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) presents Crossing Currents, to close its 2010-2011 performance season at the Lab Theater April 7 -10. This Minnesota dance event offers a world premiere and a triptych of Art Inspired work. MDT celebrates its eclectic repertory, exclusive work, past commissions, and the new as we look forward to our 50th anniversary in 2012.

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) presents Crossing Currents, to close its 2010-2011 performance season at the Lab Theater April 7 -10. This Minnesota dance event offers a world premiere and a triptych of Art Inspired work. MDT celebrates its eclectic repertory, exclusive work, past commissions, and the new as we look forward to our 50th anniversary in 2012.

In his tenth season with Nashville ballet, Jon Upleger is the very epitome of grace, class and talent, thrilling audiences with his artistry and complete devotion to his craft. 'I can't play a musical instrument so dance is my way to visually express music,' he says.

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) presents Crossing Currents, to close its 2010-2011 performance season at the Lab Theater April 7 -10. This Minnesota dance event offers a world premiere and a triptych of Art Inspired work. MDT celebrates its eclectic repertory, exclusive work, past commissions, and the new as we look forward to our 50th anniversary in 2012.

ABT II and the graduate students of The Royal Ballet School (RBS) will perform a shared bill at The Ailey Citigroup Theater on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 7:30 P.M.

ABT II and the graduate students of The Royal Ballet School (RBS) will perform a shared bill at The Ailey Citigroup Theater on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 7:30 P.M.

Polina Semionova, a principal dancer with Berlin State Opera Ballet, will debut as a Guest Artist with American Ballet Theatre for the 2011 Metropolitan Opera House season, it was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie