Inside the Prix de Lausanne: What Goes Into the Process, Scoring, and More
Each year, millions of dancers and dance lovers tune in to watch Switzerland’s Prix de Lausanne via livestream. The weeklong international ballet competition—held February 2–8 this year and streamed on the Prix’s website and on Arte TV—has launched the careers of countless star dancers. But how does it all work? In October, Kathryn Bradney, now […]
Los Angeles Ballet Celebrates 20 Years and Looks to Its Future
Los Angeles is a notoriously difficult city for classical ballet companies. Unlike other major cities, L.A. presents a tough ecosystem for organizations trying to get off the ground. For Los Angeles Ballet, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the milestone proves that the company has the longevity to make it in the City […]
Onstage, Tyler Donatelli Lets Her Love for Ballet Shine
Known for her powerhouse dancing, Tyler Donatelli has been a fixture at Houston Ballet since joining its second company in 2013. Originally from Huntington Beach, California, Donatelli has steadily risen through Houston Ballet’s ranks, with a promotion to principal in December. Here, she shares her advice for competition jitters, how she’s handled career challenges, her […]
Your Summer Intensive Audition Day Checklist
If you’re headed to summer intensive auditions in the coming weekends, you’ll want to be prepared. To make sure you don’t forget anything, we’ve put together a common-sense checklist. That said, be sure to consult school websites for specific instructions, registration information, and dress code requirements. Keep in mind that some programs require advance online […]
Sons of Echo, Daniil Simkin’s New Project, Explores Masculinity Through the Female Gaze
Daniil Simkin is nothing if not industrious. If he’s not traveling the world performing as an international guest artist (he was recently dancing Nutcracker in Kazakhstan), he’s producing new creative projects. His most recent, Sons of Echo, premieres January 14–25 at New York City’s Joyce Theater, and features a cast of all-male ballet stars performing […]
Your January 2026 Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move
Happy New Year, readers! As ever, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your first roster roundup of 2026. Promotions and Appointments Houston Ballet’s Tyler Donatelli has moved up to principal dancer. On December 28, Philadelphia Ballet’s Thays Golz […]
Quickfire Questions With January/February 2026 Digital Cover Star India Bradley
To get to know India Bradley a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the New York City Ballet soloist’s pointe shoe specs, pre-performance routine, favorite snacks, and more. What’s your favorite step or part of class? Lately? Pirouettes—like normal, tombé–pas de bourrée–fourth pirouettes. I’ve […]
How Charlotte Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Program Nurtures Rising Stars
First-year Charlotte Ballet company dancer Clay Houston’s history with the organization goes all the way back to when he was 8 years old. Then a young student with a competitive-dance background, he joined the Boys Dance program at Charlotte Ballet Academy (CBA). This program and others in the lower school “help dancers get exposed to […]
Meet the 10 Ballet Artists from Dance Magazine’s 2026 “25 to Watch”
Last week, our friends at Dance Magazine released their 2026 “25 to Watch” list. This annual round-up spotlights up-and-coming talent throughout the dance industry, from classical to modern dance, contemporary, breaking, Broadway, and more. Check out this year’s picks from the ballet world below, then click here to read the full “25 to Watch” list. […]
Attend The Sarasota Ballet’s Summer Intensive and Step Into Your Next Chapter
At The Sarasota Ballet’s Summer Intensive, dancers are trained not to fit a mold but to build a future. With an emphasis on versatility, individuality, and career preparation, “students discover something within themselves they didn’t know was possible,” says Christopher Hird, education director of The Sarasota Ballet. “My first day of class was on the […]