Yesterday evening, international ballet star David Hallberg took fans by surprise with an exciting announcement: In 2021, he will become the artistic director of The Australian Ballet. Hallberg will follow in the footsteps of current director David McAllister, who’s been at the helm for nearly 20 years. Hallberg is no stranger to The Australian Ballet. […]
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world. We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us wish we could have seen the show, but also stand alone as short films. Bucharest National Opera’s La Sylphide Magnifying the scarf […]
Balletomanes everywhere, get excited! World Ballet Day LIVE returns to a computer screen near you on Thursday, October 1. See five internationally acclaimed ballet companies in behind-the-scenes class and rehearsal footage via a live 23-hour stream. In addition, this year’s event includes pre-recorded footage from other regional dance companies including: American Ballet Theatre, English National […]