Xu Yan promoted to lead dancer of National Ballet of China

Scenes from the ballet productions featuring Xu Yan in the leading role. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] On June 8, after the classical ballet La Bayadere concluded its three performances at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, …

Fire affected West Side Ballet stages glittering gala

Funds raised will help pay for student scholarships  The beauty and artistry of classical ballet was showcased Saturday night by the young dancers of the West Side Ballet (WSB)and their alumna direct from the prestigious New York City Ballet (NYCB).  …

Misty Copeland Retiring From American Ballet Theatre After 25 Years

Copeland in 2015 became the first African American female Principal Dancer for the company. Renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland is bidding farewell to the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), after more than two decades with the decorated institution. The 42- …

Letter to the Editor: Ballet Arts

Misty Copeland Retires After Historic Run As American Ballet Theatre’s First Black Female Principal Dancer

Misty Copeland broke barriers when she was named a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in 2015. It was at this moment that she became the first Black woman to be promoted to this rank in the company’s 75-year history at the time. Now, 10 years …

Pa. Ballet Academy previews 'Peter and the Wolf' featuring Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

Members of the Pa. Ballet Academy sat down with FOX43 to discuss "Peter and the Wolf," which will be performed Saturday, June 14 at Penn State York. YORK, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Ballet Academy sat down with the FOX43 morning team to preview …

Love and Tradition on Stage: Ethno-Musical “Zare” Returns to the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet

The ethno-musical Zare, one of the most beloved performances in the artistic repertoire of the National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances, returns to the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB). Zare is not just an ordinary show—it’s a …

Misty Copeland announces retirement from American Ballet Theatre

Misty Copeland is ready for her swan song. The dancer, 42, has announced she will retire from the American Ballet Theatre after more than 20 years and deliver her final performance during the company's fall gala in October. "I could never have …

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a hastily arranged news conference at American Ballet Theatre, fighting back tears of pride over her new role: principal dancer. “This is it,” she said, with emotion. “This has been …

The Washington Ballet Announces 2nd Season Under Liang

“Dense with moments for the cast to shine in everything from solos to groups sections, if you were to offer up just one ballet to exemplify the breadth and beauty that is ballet, this would be in the running,” wrote Cleveland arts blogger (and former …