Associate choreographer Corinne McFadden Herrera: "It’s a never-ending process. The show’s principals generally stay about a year here in the States, and then we try to turn them all over at once. But the ensemble is like a revolving door because of how the contracts work." - Dance Magazine
The tour marks a revival of cultural exchanges between China and the United States. The Asian nation will also host a series of performances starting next week by the Philadelphia Orchestra, marking the 50th anniversary of the orchestra’s historic visit to China in 1973. - ABCNews
"In a 'novel' ruling on 'one of the oldest forms of human expression,' the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned a decision last year that dismissed choreographer Kyle Hanagami’s lawsuit, which claimed that Epic Games stole his dance moves and used them as 'emotes' in Fortnite." - Billboard
The late Maria Tallchief — considered the country's first prima ballerina and one of the most notable Native American figures of the 20th century — was selected as one of two dozen people to be included in the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program. - Axios
Christopher Marney: "My mum took me. We didn’t see the companies in London. We lived in Essex and we'd see London City Ballet at The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, because that was the company that toured and would perform at your local theatre." And yes, his revived LCB will definitely tour. - Bachtrack
"Choreographers’ interest in tying ballet directly to literature is a notable turnaround from the 20th century’s Balanchine-influenced rise of abstract, plotless ballets. Using ballet vocabulary to retell the works of great writers is fraught with potential pitfalls. But the medium of dance can also illuminate a book afresh." - Dance Magazine
"It is one of the great classical repertory companies, but I would like to have a company that lives in the present and looks to the future. What is clear is that it has to be a glamorous company, that reflects its history and the city." - The New York Times
This is an ambitious time to revive a ballet company, but on the other hand - crucially, when you've already secured the first three years' funding - why not? - The New York Times
"That was accidental. … (At university) there were modules on contemporary dance. I didn’t know what the hell that was. But I decided because it’s dance, I’ll do that. I don’t think anybody really knows how to combine the two. ... My body got confused, and I celebrated that confusion." - San Francisco Classical Voice
Elena Tupyseva was hired by the Moscow Department of Culture in 2012 for the position of CEO and artistic director of the City Theatre Ballet Moscow. - CBC
"The incredible feeling of recognition on the highest event stage has caused a glow through (the World DanceSport Federation) since its unveiling — but to know that it won't be renewed, even before getting a chance to throw down any moves, leaves a bitter aftertaste." - The Big Idea (New Zealand)
The former prima ballerina at La Scala and international star will succeed Martin Schläpfer (who decided not to renew his three-year contract) at the start of the 2025-26 season. - Danza e Danza
"It’s 10 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and 18 dancers are leaping, jumping and twirling in the Dayton Ballet studio. … 'Reach, reach, good!' Brandon Ragland says as he guides them, sometimes all together, sometimes in smaller groups. 'Keep the chest up!'" - Dayton Daily News
"Edwaard Liang comes to Washington after spending the past decade as artistic director of BalletMet, an esteemed midsize company in Columbus, Ohio. He is credited with nearly doubling the organization’s budget and choreographing 21 works during his time there, which also saw an expansion of BalletMet’s school." - MSN (The Washington Post)
Susan Jaffe has some questions to answer, like how can ABT reflect society, and attract younger audiences - "and how do you make a historic institution feel relevant without becoming something it is not?" - MSN (Town and Country)
