Second Company News

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Amelia McGravey, Isak Sorenson, and Michael Stadtherr to Corps de Ballet, effective for the 2026-2027 season.

The Factory at Franklin will present An Evening with Nashville Ballet 2 this June at Turner Theatre. The program will feature emerging dancers performing classical, contemporary, and new works. Performances are scheduled across three days in Middle Tennessee.

The U.S. Department of Justice has resolved an investigation into the practices of touring company Broadway Across America. Learn more about the investigation and the resolutoin here.

Nashville Ballet will present SPRING INTO DANCE, a free outdoor weekend of performances and dance activities on April 17-18 at oneC1TY Amphitheater, featuring NB2 performances, classes, and programming for all ages.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026. The tour will also introduce the 'Finding Grace' curriculum aimed at schools nationwide.

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the company’s 2026–2027 season, which will feature a mix of classic ballet works, contemporary choreography, and family programming.

Today’s subject Susan Jaffe is currently living her theatre and dance lives as the Artistic Director of One the country’ finest dance companies American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She assumed the post in December of 2022. ABT is coming to town this week for a weeklong engagement of the Christopher Wheeldon choreographed The Winter’s Tale. The show performs in the Opera House at Kennedy Center from February 11th through 15th.

Even if you’ve never seen a single production, chances are you’ve at least heard of Swan Lake. Maybe you’re like me and had your first exposure to the story thanks to the 1994 animated movie The Swan Princess.

School of Nashville Ballet has opened video auditions for its 2026 Summer Intensives, including the highly selective Company Immersion Intensive and Contemporary Intensive, as leadership seeks top emerging talent from across the country.

Nashville Ballet has announced a leadership transition within Nashville Ballet's Second Company (NB2). Maria Konrad, Director of NB2, has decided to move on to pursue artistic projects, both nationally and internationally.

Ailey II, the acclaimed second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater, March 17–22 as part of the company's 2025-26 world tour.

 School of Nashville Ballet has announced dates and cities for the national audition tour for their 2026 Summer Intensives to include Nashville Ballet's Company Immersion Intensive, Contemporary Intensive and more.

Ballet Hispánico's second Company BH2 will perform in The Catskill Mountain Foundation's annual presentation of The Nutcracker. Ballet Hispánico is the nation's leading Latino dance company and the largest cultural institution of its kind.

Ballet Hispánico has announced that their second Company BH2 will perform in The Catskill Mountain Foundation's annual presentation of The Nutcracker from December 6-14.

 Nashville Ballet has announced the final details and talented principal cast of company dancers that will lead the beloved holiday classic, Paul Vasterling’s Nashville's Nutcracker.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has named Christen Reyes as Artistic Director of DBDT: Encore!, the organization's renowned second company. Learn more here!

Internationally-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico - the nation's renowned Latino dance organization - welcomes five new dancers to the professional company. Ballet Hispánico will travel to stages around the world.

Ballet Hispánico will offer an upcoming performance by BH2 (BHdos) at Ridgefield Playhouse. The program will feature an afternoon of gems from the Company’s repertory: Ritmo y Ruido, Sombrerísimo, and The Journey (Una-Keyae).

Graham 2 will present its annual Holiday Event December 5–6, 2025, at the Martha Graham Studio Theater, featuring works by Martha Graham and Virginie Mécène, with family-friendly activities and a raffle drawing.

​​​​​​​ Nashville Ballet has announced the addition of four new company dancers and the appointment of six esteemed community leaders to its Board of Directors for the 2025–26 season.