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The School of Philadelphia Ballet is broadening its pre-professional offerings with the launch of its Contemporary Division for dancers ages 15 through 20 for the 2026-27 school year. Designed to complement rigorous classical training with contemporary movement practices, the program aims to prepare students for careers in contemporary ballet, second companies, and mixed-repertory settings. The […]
There is something soothing about Myrna Kamara’s voice as she teaches. Earlier this month, surrounded by dozens of pre-professional dancers at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne, she led daily warm-ups, encouraging dancers to breathe and lean into the music. In such a high-pressure, nerve-racking environment, she exuded warmth and positivity. The competition’s livestream, viewed by millions, […]
Mark your calendars! This Tuesday, July 7, join pre-professional dancers across the globe in an inaugural live-stream event celebrating World Ballet School Day 2020. Made “by students for students,” the event aims to bring young generations of dancers together in an international recognition of the unifying power of ballet, dance and the art world at […]
The 2020 Prix de Lausanne has officially come to a close after a thrilling week of classes, coaching sessions, competition performances and networking forums. The annual competition, which was live streamed around the world and watched over 1.1 million times, gave 77 dancers an opportunity to perform and take class in front of an international […]
Boston Ballet School has joined the list of schools that are official partners of the Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition. As a partner, BBS offers competition winners scholarships for one year of training or a year-long apprenticeship with the company. Prix de Lausanne partners include American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, Houston Ballet […]
Madeleine Onne has been named the new director of Houston Ballet Academy. After dancing with Royal Swedish Ballet from 1984 to 2002, Onne served as artistic director of the company for six years. She was then appointed artistic director of Hong Kong Ballet in 2009. She steps into her new position in Houston, Texas, in […]
Shelly Power leads class at Houston Ballet Academy. Houston Ballet Academy’s director of 11 years, Shelly Power, will be leaving to take on a new position: artistic director and CEO of the international ballet competition Prix de Lausanne, effective in September. She is the first in the annual competition’s history to become both the artistic […]