Akram Khan Rewrites the Narrative for Lady Macbeth at Royal Danish Ballet
According to choreographer Akram Khan, the most important thing for audiences to understand about his new ballet Lady Macbeth is that “it’s really not Macbeth. It’s its own story as a response to Shakespeare’s Macbeth.” Premiering at Royal Danish Ballet on April 24, the evening-length centers the perspective of Lady Macbeth, who in the Shakespeare […]
More Pointe, More Women Choreographers in Ballet Hispánico’s Mujeres Program
With its upcoming season at New York City Center, Ballet Hispánico New York is stepping into the future with more pointework and women-created ballets. The program, titled Mujeres: Women in Motion, features works solely by female choreographers. Running from April 23–26, it will include two world premieres—Cassi Abranches’ Brazilian-dance–influenced Trança and Marianela Boán’s Antigone-inspired Reactor […]
Irene Hogarth-Cimino Breaks Down Glissade Assemblé for Elementary to Advanced Levels
“Everything we do is plié and tendu.” Irene Hogarth-Cimino’s poetic philosophy wouldn’t be out of place on a beloved T-shirt, on a notebook cover, or as screen wallpaper—anywhere young dancers might look for inspiration every day. The principal faculty member for youth ballet and ballet trainee programs at New York City’s Joffrey Ballet School believes […]
Ingrid Silva Says Goodbye to Dance Theatre of Harlem, but the Curtain Isn’t Closing Yet
Ingrid Silva, a leading ballerina with Dance Theatre of Harlem, is wrapping up her final season with the company she has called home for 18 years. But Silva says this is not a retirement. She juggled multiple independent projects while performing with DTH, and her post-DTH life is shaping up to be just as jam-packed—with […]
Remembering Ben Stevenson, 1936–2026
Ben Stevenson, the former longtime artistic director of Houston Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater, passed away on March 29, just a week shy of his 90th birthday. He leaves behind a legacy that feels like a multitude of lifetimes. “He did some film and danced for kings and queens,” says former Houston Ballet principal dancer […]
For His Latest LINES Ballet Premiere, Alonzo King Collaborates With Grammy Winner esperanza spalding
Alonzo King, artistic director of his LINES Ballet, choreographs dances that flow like water, constantly splashing into new ideas. His creative process prioritizes deep collaboration with dancers, designers, and musicians—an approach that will be on display as Alonzo King LINES Ballet continues its 44th home season. Running from April 11–19 at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena […]
Glen Tetley at 100: Celebrating the Choreographer Who Bridged Ballet and Modern Dance
These days, it’s de rigueur for ballet choreographers to incorporate modern-dance–inspired steps into their works, or for companies to commission pieces by contemporary choreographers—just think of Wayne McGregor, Sharon Eyal, and Crystal Pite. But this wasn’t always the case. American choreographer Glen Tetley (1926–2007), whose centenary is being celebrated this year, is credited as one […]
5 Lessons I Learned in Ballet That Can Also Apply to Financial Planning
On a typical day, I spend hours in the studio refining and rehearsing, perfecting each step into an orchestrated whole. Then I head to an economics lecture at the University of California, Los Angeles, where I’m studying incentives, markets, and compound growth. At first, ballet and economics appear to have little in common. For a […]
Oklahoma City Ballet’s Randolph Fernandez Reflects on His Brain Tumor Recovery
In June of 2025, I fainted face-first while walking home. The season had just ended, and I was in the best shape of my life. I’ve always been a healthy person, so it was completely unexpected. The last thing I remember was sending a text to my girlfriend, [fellow dancer] Leah Reiter, telling her that […]
Adult Ballet Students: These 2026 Summer Intensives Are Just for You
It may feel as though spring has sprung, but summer is just a tour jeté away. If you’re an adult ballet student looking to elevate your training, try a new studio, or embrace an all-day dance challenge, check out these summer intensives designed especially for you. Arizona Ballet Arizona Summer Workshop June 15–17, Phoenix Head […]