PSU’s “dance program had once been a cornerstone of Portland’s artistic community, even as it struggled against decades of intermittent support, administrative turnover, and shifting school priorities.” - Oregon ArtsWatch
Among the Largest 50 companies, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, artistic directors earned an average of $240,741. This represents an increase compared to FY2023, during which the average compensation was $227,650. - Dance Data Project
After being in the company for a full year, any full-time member of Boston Ballet can take courses toward a degree from Northeastern University, with almost all courses available online. - CBS News
Tiit Helimets, an Estonian dancer and choreographer who was a principal at San Francisco Ballet from 2005 to 2023, will take up his new role at the start of next season. - The Sacramento Bee
Two Canadian sisters make polished, professional, joyous ballet breakdown videos every week - and they have won over ballet scholars and ballerinas alike. “The goal is to make viewers feel equipped to say, ‘I understand what’s going on, and I can appreciate it.’” - Los Angeles Times (MSN)
“In its first official season, starting May 2 in New York City, the International Dance League is offering contracts to top-level dance teams and presenting huge arena competitions. ... It’s calling the format ‘the MMA of dance.’ And the dance community is reacting with both excitement and skepticism.” - Dance Magazine
“Rafael Bonachela will step down in the middle of 2028, marking 20 years at SDC. Under his leadership, the company has emerged as a significant player on the global dance stage and established extensive training programs for young dancers.” - The Sydney Morning Herald
"If I’m just talking about the work, I would say we have a very clear movement approach that has developed over time, a shared language that includes a lot of different modern dance techniques, a language that has become unique to us." - LA Dance Chronicle
“Since 1980, Val Caniparoli” — for decades SFB’s principal character dancer — “has dedicated most of his energies to a much-lauded choreography career, and rather than slowing down, he's building momentum as he enters an exciting new phase.” - San Francisco Chronicle (Yahoo!)
“Once a week, about a dozen patients come to Ramos Mejía Hospital to dance — a session that uses the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination. The goal is to give them approaches to movement that they can use in their daily lives.” - The New York Times
Dance competitions offer significant business opportunities. Yet visible profitability can invariably lead to exploitation. Is there a danger that competitions are at risk of becoming an easy way to make a fast buck? - The Stage
The industry still has an obsession with “perfect” feet. High arches have traditionally been praised in ballet, and some dancers today use farches (fake arches), which give the illusion that your foot is more bendy than it is. - The Guardian
Port City Ballet Company in Halifax is currently in its first season, offering a full school program as well as professional performances (in the capital and throughout the province) and a living wage for Nova Scotia dancers at home. Founding artistic director Nova Johnstone talks about getting the company launched. (video) - CTV (Canada)
