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Feature Oct 28, 2026

Spooky Stories and Creepy Creatures in October Ballet Premieres

This October, ballet companies are embracing the Halloween spirit with world premieres of iconic spooky stories, including 'Dracula' from Carolina Ballet and Avant Chamber Ballet.

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Strength, Stretching, and Reformer Work: Working Out With Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Hannah Martin

Hannah Martin shares her journey from rhythmic gymnastics to ballet, emphasizing the importance of s…

Oct 28, 2026
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Always on pointe: the bold and beautiful Ballet Black – in pictures

Explore the vibrant history of Ballet Black as they celebrate 25 years of showcasing black and Asian…

Oct 28, 2026
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Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week

This weekend, Strictly Come Dancing features a lineup of iconic songs and dances performed by celebr…

Oct 28, 2026
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Here is the Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week Result

Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon are the latest couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2026 after…

Oct 28, 2026
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After 25 years, Australian dance star Lucy Guerin bows out of the company she founded

Choreographer Lucy Guerin returns to the stage for the first time in 13 years to say goodbye to her…

Oct 28, 2026
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Getting Ziggy with it: David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show that will transform his songs

Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will explore the musician's artistic reincarnation throug…

Oct 28, 2026
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Help! I Can’t Get on Top of My Pointe Shoe Box.

Ava Bernardo, an artist with the Indianapolis Ballet, shares her challenges and progress in masterin…

Oct 28, 2026
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Legendary Ballerina Natalia Makarova Returns to ABT to Restage Paquita

Legendary ballerina Natalia Makarova, at 86, is back at American Ballet Theatre to restage the class…

Oct 28, 2026
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Proms, parties and gender politics: amazing photos from American dancefloors – and what they tell us about a changing nation

Explore how Life magazine's iconic dance photography captured the evolution of American society from…

Oct 28, 2026
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Ask a Dance Dietitian: I’m Fueling Well, but I Can’t Enjoy “Fun” Foods

As the holidays approach, dancers often struggle to balance nutritious eating with enjoying 'fun' fo…

Oct 28, 2026
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Here are the Strictly Come Dancing Songs & Dances

Get ready for high-energy performances as Strictly Come Dancing professionals showcase a fitness-the…

Oct 28, 2026
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Swoon! London City Ballet are positively glowing in a night of dreams – and ghosts from dance history

Alina Cojocaru captivates audiences in John Neumeier's 'Ghost Light', a ballet that beautifully inte…

Oct 28, 2026
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Here is the Fourth Strictly Come Dancing Result ft. Babydoll

Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr are the latest couple to exit Strictly Come Dancing 2026, with…

Oct 28, 2026
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Edwaard Liang Shares His Vision for The Washington Ballet as the Company Celebrates Its 50th Season

Edwaard Liang, the first person of color appointed as artistic director of The Washington Ballet, sh…

Oct 28, 2026
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Carolina Ballet’s Madeline Rogers Balances Grit and Grace

Madeline Rogers has rapidly ascended from corps member to principal dancer at Carolina Ballet, showc…

Oct 28, 2026
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Here are the Strictly Come Dancing Songs for this Weekend

Get ready for an exciting weekend of dance with the latest song lineup for Strictly Come Dancing!

Oct 15, 2026
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Delta Goodrem to miss this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing due to injury

Delta Goodrem will not perform on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing due to a doctor's advice foll…

Oct 15, 2026
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Dance Historian Lynn Garafola Talks About Her New Arthur Mitchell Biography

Dance historian Lynn Garafola shares insights on her new biography of Arthur Mitchell, the first Bla…

Oct 15, 2026
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Patricia Delgado Returns to Miami City Ballet—as a Choreographer

Patricia Delgado makes her return to Miami City Ballet, this time stepping into the role of choreogr…

Oct 15, 2026
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Sydney festival 2027: 11 international dance works to headline ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ program

The Sydney Festival 2027 will feature a groundbreaking program of 11 international dance works, incl…

Oct 15, 2026
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I’m an Accompanist. Here’s How Watching Dancers Changed My Piano Technique.

A ballet pianist shares insights on how observing dancers influences their musical improvisation and…

Oct 15, 2026
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Mao’s Last Dancer Li Cunxin on his long-awaited follow-up: ‘I don’t think my publisher expected it to take 14 years!’

Renowned ballet dancer Li Cunxin shares insights from his long-awaited follow-up memoir, 'The Lucky…

Oct 15, 2026
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Here is The Second Strictly Come Dancing Elimination

In a thrilling second results show, Melanie and Aljaž faced elimination from Strictly Come Dancing 2…

Oct 15, 2026
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Paris Opéra Ballet Étoile Dorothée Gilbert Prepares to Say Goodbye

Dorothée Gilbert, a celebrated Étoile of the Paris Opéra Ballet, prepares to say goodbye after a rem…

Oct 15, 2026
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The Dangers of Asking Dancers to Lose Weight During Puberty

Exploring the harmful effects of weight loss pressure on dancers during puberty, as shared by Sarah-…

Oct 15, 2026
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‘Ab-sol-utely incredible!’ The blockbuster ballet that says Pandora’s box unleashed AI

Choreographer Aszure Barton reimagines the myth of Pandora's box in her ballet 'Mere Mortals', explo…

Oct 6, 2026
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How to Make Sure Strength Training Will Pay Off in the Studio

Discover how strength training can enhance your ballet performance and overall strength, according t…

Oct 6, 2026
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Ballet Student Jessica Wang Makes Tiaras Her Business

At just 14, Jessica Wang transformed her love for dance into a thriving tiara business, exploring he…

Oct 6, 2026
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Take Me Home, Country Roads: DanceAspen’s CRESCENDO Celebrates Community and Music

DanceAspen, a contemporary ballet company, celebrates its growth and community engagement with its l…

Oct 6, 2026