by Cindy | Jul 7, 2026 | Dance
When Philadelphia Ballet corps member Natalie Patel was in high school, she sent audition materials to The Washington Ballet School in hopes of joining its trainee program for her senior year. But even after reviewing her video submission, the artistic staff wanted to...
by Cindy | Jul 7, 2026 | Ballet
Verdensballetten – Sangeun Lee & Gareth Haw – photo by Esben Zøllner Olesen, Verdensballetten Tonight is the opening of the Verdensballetten (World Ballet) in the garden of the Royal Garden Society in Copenhagen, and it is on tour until 30 August. Since 2008,...
by Cindy | Jul 7, 2026 | Industry News
Ceremony for the naming of the Eufemia Brancato Gardens – Milan 7 July 2026, photo by Graham SpicerToday, a garden in Milan was named after a costume maker, a woman known affectionately as the “Queen of the tutu” – Eufemia Brancato. She died just a few weeks shy of...
by Cindy | Jul 7, 2026 | Ballet
This July and August, Verdensballetten will grace outdoor stages at castles, manors, and cultural-heritage sites across Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Starting July 7, the annual summer touring gala, co-directed by Royal Ballet principal Steven McRae and Danish...
by Cindy | Jul 7, 2026 | Tips & Guides
When Jessica Wang was 14, she found herself in a position that many dancers find relatable: Dance felt like her whole identity. “When I introduced myself, the first thing I would say is that I’m a dancer. It got to a point where I felt like dance defined me too much,”...
