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Graduating early is risky. Here’s why I did it anyway.

In 'SOFT POWER,' the choreographers chip away at the edges of dance disciplines and soften the apparently rigid boundaries between them.

Boston Ballet will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-2027 season, including classics like CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA, alongside contemporary works and an all-Balanchine program.

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinksi Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced today that Principal Dancer Siphesihle November will be departing the company at the end of the 2025/26 season.

The GRAMMY-winning Experiential Orchestra, led by James Blachly, will present MUSIC IN THE CRYPT: OUT OF THE SHADOWS on April 10-11, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Justin Valentine will appear as a guest artist in SWAN LAKE ACT II with Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. He will perform the role of Prince Siegfried at the Riverview Theatre in Louisiana.

Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

New Vic Theatre has announced its upcoming co-production of ROMEO & JULIET, featuring comedian Russell Kane in a leading role. Learn more about the season lineup here!

After a 20-year professional performance career, Cleveland Ballet’s Lauren Stenroos is retiring from the company as a dancer this weekend, following the company’s performances of Handel's 'Messiah' with the Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra at KeyBank State Theatre in Cleveland. 

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Peninsula Lively Arts and its subsidiary Peninsula Ballet Theatre will close after nearly 60 years, having spent decades teaching performance and dance in San Mateo County.

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL starring Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping and Luke Bayer as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan respectively, will extend its run at Lowry, Salford.

American Ballet Theatre has announced that Natalia Osipova, Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and former ABT Principal, will return to the company as a Guest Artist during its 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House.

United Dance Company will present the world premiere of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Boston University Dance Theatre on March 14-15, featuring an all-abilities cast.

Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2026/2027 season, one that will mark such historic milestones as the 25th anniversary of the Symphony, the 100th anniversary of the California Theatre, and more.

Over 500 patrons gathered on March 7 for a dazzling, sold-out evening at the 37th Annual Ballet Ball benefiting Nashville Ballet at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, featuring an exclusive performance by country music star Eric Paslay.

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.

Théâtre XIV entices with its bespoke cocktails and popular shows, including Queen of Hearts, the holiday staple Nutcracker Rouge, and now the brand-new Petite Rouge.

In 2026 Sadler's Wells continues its year-round Ballet with attitude programme, showcasing the range of the genre from beloved classics to contemporary works.

Ballet West has announced its 2026–2027 season, marking 20 years of leadership by Artistic Director Adam Sklute. The lineup will feature seven productions combining classical favorites, contemporary works, and premieres.

New York City Ballet has announced that Ryan Tomash has been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan following the matinee performance on Saturday, February 28, in which Tomash danced a leading role in Jerome Robbins' Dances at a Gathering.

Des Moines has a thriving arts community.  One of the amazing organizations that is making this community thrive is Ballet Des Moines. I had the opportunity to attend their performance of “Nothing Holds Still” this last weekend. The show featured world-premiere dances and collaborations with other community artists.  If all of their shows are as beautiful as this one, I have a feeling I’ll be seeing more of them.

Sammy Moore, Cam Tweed, Ryan Upton, Alice O'Brien, Courtney Cyrus, Ena Yamaguchi will star in Derrière on a G String, directed by Alfred Taylor-Gaunt at the King's Head Theatre. 

What did our critic think of SWAN LAKE at TPAC'S Jackson Hall?

Adrian Blake Mitchell, a Vaganova Academy graduate and former soloist at Mikhailovsky Theatre, has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of Westside Ballet. Mitchell's return marks a full-circle moment to the institution where he began his dance training.

Connecticut Ballet will be reviving the romantic tragedy Giselle for two performances only, both featuring acclaimed guest artists in the leads.