by Kyra Laubacher | Aug 4, 2023 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments On July 6, The Royal Ballet artistic director Kevin O’Hare...
by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 16, 2022 | News, The Latest
Get ready for a flux of career news as companies kick off their 2022–23 seasons. From promotions and new positions to farewells and award winners, here are the ballet world’s latest updates. Virginia Johnson to Retire, Robert Garland to Succeed as DTH Artistic...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 25, 2017 | Profiles
Each year, the Princess Grace Foundation honors an extraordinary group of artists. This year, ballet got a major nod. Six of the eight winners in the dance performance and choreography category are ballet-related. (The other two are Alvin Ailey American Dance...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jul 28, 2016 | Company Life
Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA recognizes a group of exceptional dancers and choreographers with scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships—and gets us excited about emerging talent to watch. The 2016 Princess Grace Award winners, announced...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Dec 31, 2012 | Company Life
A few years ago, Isabella Boylston told Pointe there’s an elite club at American Ballet Theatre: “The Princesses.” It’s corps member Blaine Hoven’s nickname for the dancers like David Hallberg and Gillian Murphy who’ve been awarded...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Although some companies have tightened their belts over the past few years, the Princess Grace Foundation has remained a reliable source of financial support for emerging artists. Each year, the judging panel chooses five or six up-and-coming dancers to receive a...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
The 2012 Princess Grace Award winners were just announced. The recipients in dance include Ballet West’s favorite up-and-comer and “Breaking Pointe” star Beckanne Sisk, as well as Jamal R. Callender of Ballet Hispanico, Albert Gordon of The...