Category: News & Scoop
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How to make a decision for summer intensive
Every year, around this time, hundreds of people write in, lost in the confusion of acceptances, rejections, and the emotional rollercoaster of summer-intensive decisions.
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is coming up and A Ballet Education’s Scholarship Fund: A Ballet Foundation is asking you to donate to our scholarship fund. Over the last 9 years we have given away over $400,000 through scholarships, pointe shoes, and fees associated with ballet. This year is our first official years a non-profit 501(c)3, this means […]
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Summer Intensive Guide 2023
It is that time of the year again; the time where everyone is overwhelmed, overworked, exhausted, and juggling a million different things. Yes, the 2023 audition season is upon us, and it is more stressful than ever. It could be that this is the first year back of full in-person auditions since the pandemic restrictions. […]
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You can now watch Harlequinade!
Yup. You can see Alexei Ratmansky’s Harlequinade this week via the Australian Ballet’s LIVE! The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce that their global live stream series continues with Alexei Ratmansky’s Harlequinade, available for audiences all over the world to enjoy on Friday, June 24. Originally created more than a century ago but lost to […]
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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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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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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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Train with Evgenia Obraztsova this Summer!
Open World Dance Foundation is to host one of the most celebrated ballerinas of our time this summer: Evgenia Obraztsova. Train in Bulgaria this Summer!! You can either submit a video audition or audition LIVE in-person in New York City on February 20! It is with immense excitement that we share the big news: EVGENIA OBRAZTSOVA, […]
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The Stories We Tell…
Ballet Idaho is pleased to be bringing a mixed repertory dance program, The Stores We Tell, to the stage. We invite you to join us and experience dance from the classical to the contemporary at the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2011 W Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho 83725 on Friday, February […]
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Is this the end of live arts?
This is not about the politics, or vaccination policies, this post is just my personal thoughts… Recently the Metropolitan Opera announced they will require proof of vaccine boosters to enter the world’s largest opera house… (click here for full article) Major shows, institutions, and opera have also withdrawn holding live performances this month… The world […]
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In case you missed it…
This week has been full of ballet news… so, just in cased you missed it… here is a quick update.. The School of American Ballet has announced that Darla Hoover will succeed Kay Mazzo and Aesha Ash was appointed as associate chair. Jonathan Stafford remains the Artistic Director of SAB and NYCB. Meanwhile, NYCB just […]
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Casting Male Ensemble for Musical
Immediate casting for Henry in South Pacifica and a Male Ensemble in An American in Paris! Production is looking for a 22-40 years old male: East Asian, Southeast Asian, Filipino, or Pacific Islander- Ballet Dancer & Must be a strong actor to play Henry in South Pacific, who is a Man Servant to Emile de […]
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Sydney Upchurch, the Prix de Lausanne Candidate We Should All Be Watching
future ballet superstars, recently announced their list of 81 finalists. One of the finalists and the only African American selected to participate at the Prix de Lausanne, Sydney Upchurchage (age 15), is a talented young dancer from Cary Ballet.
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Snatching Us Back to Reality
For many dance companies across the nation, the coming of fall this year brings more than cool breezes and changing leaves. It marks the long-awaited return to the stage that has been dark – the end of an intermission lasting over a year in duration. For companies like Complexions Contemporary Ballet, as the summer swelter fades, the performance season is just heating up
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Mosa Ballet School
Mosa Ballet School has a strong vision for the future of ballet. The school’s mission involves reconciling the demands of excellence in ballet training, the humanity of their students, and impact – not only on students through ballet education but also impact on the environment and community. Scheduled to open its doors in September 2022, Mosa Ballet school is the vision of founder, Benjamine De Cloedt and will be located in the heart of Liège, Belgium.
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DADA ON POINTE
And it was beyond amazing! But, during the audition, I was reminded why I am doing this. I asked how many dancers in the room wanted to be a professional ballet dancer, and only students I have previously worked with had raised their hands. I thought to myself, “Why are they even here then?” After the tendu combination I asked how many wanted to be contemporary dancers, and they all raised their hands… After the jeté combo I asked, “How many dancers are trying to be a contemporary dancer because that is what they have been told they will be?”
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Happy National Dog Day
Happy National Dog Day! Here are 20 dancers and their dogs! This will definitely cheer you up today!
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