Author: David King
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Help get these kids to their dream schools!
Hey guys! We are getting down to the wire! There are about six kids who have reached out to me who are trying to get to their dream schools. You can donate individually via their go fund me or you can VENMO me at @davidjwking and the money will be split evenly.
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David Hallberg is Back Dancing!
You heard that right. David Hallberg, Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet and former principal dancer (ABT, Bolshoi) will be dancing with the company and you can view it from your home!
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Susan Jaffe to be the next AD of ABT
So I called it… BOOM! (previous article with me calling it) NEW YORK, NY (May 9, 2022) — Former American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Susan Jaffe has been named the Company’s next Artistic Director. Jaffe’s appointment, effective December 2022, was announced today by Andrew Barth, ABT Chairman of the Board of Governing Trustees. Jaffe will succeed…
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What are you paying for in ballet?
In case you missed the Instagram Live– here is my talk on financial planning for ballet! What are you paying for?Why invest?How to save?And why social media is important when it comes to financial planning! Enjoy! View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Ballet Education (@aballeteducation) featured dancer: YAGP’s Shelley King Award:…
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Help this boy get to SFB!
A mom saw this post on a Facebook group and forwarded it on to me. So, I did my digging, and found out that this boy really needs our help to get to San Francisco Ballet School. Meet Joe Dufty from rural NSW Australia!
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So, you want all the insider information about YAGP Finals…
Tune in this Sunday, April 24, 2022 @ 10:00 AM on Instagram Live! You don’t want to miss out! How does YAGP finals work? What are you doing wrong? What are you doing right? How do you make the most out of your time at finals? How do scholarships work? What are they looking for?…
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And the winners of YAGP 2022 are…
Over seven hundred soloists, and over 1,500 kids have come together one last time this season to celebrate the largest ballet scholarship competition in the world: the Youth America Grand Prix, founded by Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev. Many of the world’s leading professional dancers have come through the Youth America Grand Prix at some point…
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The Youth America Grand Prix Senior Final Round
What did all the senior women of YAGP final round have in common? They were stunning, the majority were tall, they all could jump and they all were dancing for their lives. Most years, I would have to say, that the men in the senior competition dominate the competition, but this year hands down, it…
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YAGP FINALS 2022: Junior Final Round
In an industry where everything matters, thousands of dollars are spent monthly, and there is little to no payoff— last night was the first of two nights where all of the handwork and crazy pays off, sort of: The Youth America Grand Prix Junior Final Round. Last night’s dancing was wonderful and inspiring. Every year…
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YAGP FINALS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN
Thousands of bunheads from around the world have descended on the city of Tampa for the second year in a row. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix has moved their finals from New York City to the Straz Center. This year, almost 2,000 soloists have descended to Florida, and over 100…
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The NEW Ballet Planner
You asked for it! The monthly (5 week) ballet planner is back and better than ever! Today is the last day of our mega sale! This 100 page planner lets you track your ballet progress, food, water, sleep, schedule, and ballet corrections! The best part? You get to decorate, customize it, and more! Enjoy readers!…
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The Swan Dreams Project
On May 1st, 2022 The Swan Dreams Project will hold its first New York City event! This is a free workshop for dancers of color in New York! Open Session is an opportunity for pre professional Int/Adv ballet dancers of color to gather where they can learn, grow, and share experiences in the ballet world. All…
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When Switzerland is no longer Switzerland
Have you ever thrown your hands into the air and said, “I’m Switzerland?” As the saying implies that the country as a whole has always stayed neutral when it comes to war. The prestigious Prix de Lausanne has officially broken that ideology as an independent organization, with no reflection of their country as a whole.…
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5 Myths in BALLET… The Finance Edition
In case you missed it, on Sunday, I hosted an Instagram LIVE where viewers tuned in for an hour presentation about the finances of ballet. If you want to view it, it is posted on my instagram here. Just click the image below.
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Ballet West presents Nicolo Fonte’s CARMINA BURANA With Jerome Robbins’ GLASS PIECES
Ballet West will revive Nicolo Fonte’s Carmina Burana with the Utah premiere of Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces in an electrifying evening of dance, music, and drama. DATES: April 1 – 9, 2022TIMES: April 1, 2, 7, 9 – 7:30 PM; April 2, 9 – 2:00 PMLOCATION: Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UTRUNTIME: 1 hour 45 minutes with one…
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The Stars of the Paris Opera
If you don’t know what an étoile is, the direct translation means star, but it is a position at the Paris Opera that surpasses all others. A position that surpasses the American equivalent of principal dancer, this position and recognition is something very few dancers will ever achieve, or even come close to, especially those…
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Ballet Idaho Presents Anthology
Get lost in movement and explore a constellation of smaller works that showcase Ballet Idaho as a whole at Anthology, an intimate series of six dance pieces that will take place on March 24-27 at the Boise State University Special Events Center located at 1800 W University Dr., Boise, ID 83706. Featuring the choreography of guest…
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Happy World Water Day from ABE
Did you know that every year since 1993, March 22nd is World Water Day? Yup, groundwater gets a day too! And while this post might seem like it is going in some geo-political-rant, it’s not. Groundwater is important and impacts every individual on the planet but, today we are just celebrating water and sustainability! Something…
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Don’t Miss Out This Summer!
Are you feeling left out? Everyone is announcing their summer intensive commitments and you don’t have somewhere to go? Did you miss audition season due to injury, travel restrictions, or just didn’t know? Don’t worry! We got you covered.
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A Week in Ballet…
Ballet– for the sake of ballet? Ballet for the sake of tradition? Or ballet as a living, breathing, real art that is comprised of real people? It is easy to forget, that ballet dancers are people, that they are entitled to their lives, opinions, and lifestyle choices. Over the last few weeks, due to the…
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