Julie Kent wins teaching award
The Washington Ballet (TWB) artistic director Julie Kent has won Dance Teacher‘s Award of Distinction for 2018. She received her prize during a ceremony in New York … Read more
Millepied heads to Israel
Benjamin Millepied will take LA Dance Project to Israel this October. The troupe will perform the French choreographer’s creations, as well as work by Martha … Read more
A new chair for English National Ballet
English National Ballet (ENB) has made Sir Roger Carr its new chair. He takes up the job on 20 September, succeeding Justin Bickle. In his … Read more
Contestants announced for 32nd International Competition for Choreography
One of Europe’s most important platforms for emerging young choreographers has announced its next batch of dance hopefuls. The International Competition for Choreographers Hannover 2018 … Read more
WKCDA’s new dance network
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) has launched the Asia Network for Dance (AND+) at an event in Hong Kong. The initiative was created by … Read more
Candoco offers summer training
Candoco, the dance company made up of both disabled and non-disabled performers, is offering a training opportunity for professional dancers this summer. Its International Summer … Read more
Autism with Attitude head to European championships
Autism with Attitude (AwA) are set to become the first special needs dance team to take part in the United Dance Organisation European Street Dance … Read more
Ballet show for kids hits screens
A new children’s television show set in the Paris Opera Ballet has debuted across the globe. Find Me in Paris is for kids aged six-to-12 … Read more
The Guardian moves in Celestial Motion
The Guardian has launched a new virtual reality dance piece, created in partnership with Alexander Whitley Dance Company and Sadler’s Wells. Celestial Motion explores humanity’s … Read more
Madonna to direct ballet biopic
Madonna will direct a new film based on the life of ballerina Michaela DePrince. Taking Flight will be released by MGM Studios, with a screenplay … Read more