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Royal New Zealand Ballet 2026 Season

The Royal New Zealand Ballet 2026 Season is highlighted by the world premiere of Alice Topp’s Macbeth, a co-production with West Australian Ballet set to a new score by Christopher Gordon.

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The Stuttgart Ballet Onegin Review: Bringing Forth the Company’s Legacy

October 11, 2025

The Stuttgart Ballet Onegin Review 2025 featuring Elisa Badenes and Fiedemann Vogel as Tatiana and Onegin posed on the floor.

Stuttgart Ballet Onegin Review: The dancers reminded Washington audiences of what ballet can do when it holds both classical tradition and dramatic poignancy.

byOksana Khadarina

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6 Dancers at New York City Ballet Promoted

byBallet Herald News Desk

October 10, 2025

Last night, Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan announced that 6 dancers at New York City Ballet were promoted from the corps de ballet to soloist.

La Scala Theatre Ballet Review 2025 featuring Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko in Jiří Kylián’s Petit Mort wearing skin-colored leotard and shorts with bare legs.

Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Dance Performance Reviews

La Scala Theatre Ballet Review: A Triptych of Discipline, Intimacy, and Sensuality

byGraceanne LaCombe

October 7, 2025

NYCB All Balanchine I Review featuring Miriam Miller in a white tutu as Odette and Ryan Tomash in a black tunic and white tights as Prince Siegfried in George Balanchine’s Swan Lake.

Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Dance Performance Reviews

NYCB All Balanchine I Review: Polished Partnerships and a Captivating Corps de Ballet

byOksana Khadarina

October 3, 2025

English National Ballet R:Evolution Review 2025

Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Dance Performance Reviews

English National Ballet R:Evolution Review: A Diverse Journey from the 1940s to the Present

byLouise Ryrie

October 2, 2025

Interviews with Ballet Professionals

An Interview with Friedemann Vogel: Wrapping His Heart Around Onegin

byOksana Khadarina

October 2, 2025

NYCB All Balanchine II Review: A Curated Homage to Excellence

Mthuthuzeli November Named Resident Choreographer of Charlotte Ballet

2025 Fall For Dance Review: Wild Dancing in Midtown Eclipses A Holy Duet

Birmingham Royal Ballet Black Sabbath – The Ballet Review: Rebellion, Passion, and Legacy

Springboard to Success Celebrates 100 Years of RAD’s Scholarship Scheme

London City Ballet Momentum Review: Where Talent and Energy Join Forces

Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker

byBallet Herald News Desk

August 13, 2025

December 12-14, 2025 - Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker features the holiday classical ballet for the entire family set to Tchaikovsky's score.

Royal New Zealand Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

byBallet Herald News Desk

October 11, 2025

November 21-22, 2026 - Royal New Zealand Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty features Greg Horsman's version of this fairy tale classical ballet.

American Ballet Theatre: Othello

byBallet Herald News Desk

July 14, 2025

March 6-20, 2026 - American Ballet Theatre: Othello features Lar Lubovitch's choreography inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy.

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Ballet Nights Bound in Motion Review: Continuing to Break Boundaries

Ballet Nights Bound in Motion is a diverse production of stunning music in partnership with exquisite dance that leaves the...

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Hong Kong Ballet Review: The Butterfly Lovers Loses the Plot

Critical narrative details were absent in Hong Kong Ballet’s The Butterfly Lovers despite Tim Yip’s clever and captivating set and...

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American Ballet Theatre Sylvia Review: Because Love is Worth Chasing For

In Sylvia, Ashton repeatedly uses grand jetés in the ballet not only to bring out the huntresses’ characters, but also...

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ABT The Winter’s Tale Review: Familiar Steps, Fearless Chemistry

As The Winter's Tale unfolded, it was the combination of a large production team and the dancers’ deep commitment to...

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Chamber Dance Project Red Angels Review 2025

Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Dance Performance Reviews

Chamber Dance Project Red Angels Review: Chamber Dance Delights at Harman Hall

byJustin Rustle

July 3, 2025 - Updated on July 11, 2025

La Scala Theatre Ballet Paquita Review 2025

Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Dance Performance Reviews

La Scala Theatre Ballet Paquita Review: Radiating Joy and Technical Prowess

byGraceanne LaCombe

June 28, 2025

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Pacific Northwest Ballet Director’s Choice Review: Pushing to the Extremes

byJillian Verzwyvelt

June 17, 2025

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The Best Nutcracker Performances in 2025

byCherilyn J. Lee

September 17, 2025 - Updated on October 9, 2025

Tickets for the best Nutcracker performances in 2025 near you are on sale already!

New Jersey Ballet: The Nutcracker

byBallet Herald News Desk

July 1, 2025 - Updated on August 4, 2025

December 12-27, 2025 - New Jersey Ballet: The Nutcracker features the holiday classical ballet for the entire family accompanied by the New Jersey Symphony.