Global Update:
Bailey’s Blog
Happening This Week
- Gemma Bond for American Ballet Theater – Program: Innovation Past & Present
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- October 16, 2024 – October 24, 2024: American Ballet Theater will present Innovation Past & Present, a program featuring world premiere works by Gemma Bond (female), and Kyle Abraham (male) alongside a work by Harald Lander (male)
- Madeline Squire for Scottish Ballet Tour
- October 16, 2024 – November 7, 2024: the Scottish Ballet will be on tour with a program featuring a world premiere work by Madeline Squire (female), alongside works by Cayetano Soto (male), Sophie Laplane (female), and Peter Darrel (male).
- Cathay Marston for the Joffrey Ballet – Program: Atonement
- October 17, 2024 – October 27, 2024: the Joffrey Ballet will present the US premiere of Atonement, an evening-length work by Cathy Marston (female).
- Maria Konrad for Nashville Ballet – Program: Dia de los Muertos
- October 17, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Nashville Ballet will present Dia de los Muertos, A program featuring an evening-length world premiere work by Maria Konrad (female).
- Stefania Ballone for Alberta Ballet – Program: Grimm
- October 17, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Alberta Ballet will present Grimm, a world premiere work by Stefania Ballone (female) featuring set and lighting design by Małgorzata Szablowska (female)
- Katlyn Addison and Mariana Oliveira for Ballet Des Moine – Program: Movimiento
- October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Ballet Des Moines will present Movimiento, a program featuring new works by Katlyn Addison (female) and Mariana Oliveira (female).
- Tess Sinke for Deos Contemporary Ballet – Program: Jane Eyre
- October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Deos Contemporary Ballet will present Jane Eyre, an evening-length world premiere by Tess Sinke (female)
- Erin Alacón for American Midwest Ballet – Program: Momentum
- October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024: American Midwest Ballet will present Momentum, a program featuring a new work by Erin Alarcón (female) alongside additional works.
- Anne Plamondon, Anya Allegra Saugstad, & Kirsten Wicklund for Ballet Edmonton – Program: In the Wake
- October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Ballet Edmonton will present In the Wake, a program featuring new works by Anne Plamondon (female), Anya Allegra Saugstad (female) & Kirsten Wicklund (female).
- October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Ballet Edmonton will present In the Wake, a program featuring new works by Anne Plamondon (female), Anya Allegra Saugstad (female) & Kirsten Wicklund (female).
- Natalie Weir for Singapore Ballet – Program: Passages Contemporary Season 2024
- October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Singapore Ballet will present Passages Contemporary Season 2024, a program featuring world premiere works by Natalie Weir (female) and Paul Knobloch (male), alongside a work by KinSun Chan (male).
- Mari Carrasco for Royal Swedish Ballet – Program: Forever
- September 27, 2024 – November 9, 2024: the Royal Swedish Ballet will present Forever, a new work by Mari Carrasco (female).
- Hélène Blackburn for Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin – Program: Noces
- October 3, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin will present Noces, a program featuring a new creation by Hélène Blackburn (female) alongside a work by Bruno Bouché (male).
- Kirsten Isenberg and Michelle Reid for Cape Ballet Africa – Program: Salt
- September 21, 2024 – November 15, 2024: Cape Ballet Africa will present its inaugural program, Salt, featuring new works by Kirsten Isenberg (female), Michelle Reid (female), and Mthuthuzeli November (male).
Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming
- Rachael Gnatowski for New England Ballet Theatre – Program: The Long Black Veil
- On October 19, 2024: New England Ballet Theatre will present The Long Black Veil, a full-length story ballet by Rachael Gnatowski (female).
- Tara Gower for West Australian Ballet – Program: The Wild Between Stars
- February 7, 2025 – March 1, 2025: West Australian Ballet will present The Wild Between Stars, a program featuring world premiere works by Tara Gower (female), Loughlan Prior (male), and Lucas Jervies (male).
- Sara Grace Mastro, Saki Morimoto, Rachael Gnatowski, and Sydney D’Orso for New England Ballet Theatre – Program: Emerging Works
- In March 2025: New England Ballet Theatre will present Emerging Works, a program featuring new works by Sarah Grace Mastro (female), Saki Morimoto (female), Rachael Gnatowski (female), Felipe Puletini (male)
- Alice Topp for West Australian Ballet – Program: Butterfly Effect
- September 5, 2025 – September 20, 2025: West Australian Ballet will present Butterfly Effect, an evening-length work by Alice Topp (female).
Leadership Changes
For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2024 Spreadsheet
- Philadelphia Ballet Announces New Rehearsal Director
- In August 2024: Philadelphia Ballet appointed Laura Bowman Goldstein (female) as rehearsal director for the company
- Utah Metropolitan Ballet Announces New Assistant Artistic Director
- On September 5, 2024: Utah Metropolitan Ballet announced that Johnny Zhong (male) had been appointed as the company’s Assistant Artistic Director.
- English National Ballet Announces New Executive Director
- On October 8, 2024: English National Ballet announced that Anu Giri (female) will succeed Patrick Harrison (male), as Executive Director of the company effective January 6, 2025.
- Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Artistic Director Announced Departure
- On October 10, 2024: Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Artistic Director, Daniel Charon (male), announced his departure at the end of the current dance season. No successor has been announced as of the date of this post.
Artist Opportunities
This section focuses on new or upcoming deadlines for artist opportunities, in conjunction with our Fellowships, Competitions and Initiatives Guide. For a more comprehensive list of artist opportunities, please see the link above.
Outstanding Artists (lighting, music, tech, design, etc.)
*DDP utilizes multiple sources to inform Global Roundups. A comprehensive list of publications, subscriptions & sources can be found here.
Global Update:
Bailey’s Blog
Happening This Week
- Gemma Bond for American Ballet Theater – Program: Innovation Past & Present
- October 16, 2024 – October 24, 2024: American Ballet Theater will present Innovation Past & Present, a program featuring world premiere works by Gemma Bond (female), and Kyle Abraham (male) alongside a work by Harald Lander (male)
- Madeline Squire for Scottish Ballet Tour
- October 16, 2024 – November 7, 2024: the Scottish Ballet will be on tour with a program featuring a world premiere work by Madeline Squire (female), alongside works by Cayetano Soto (male), Sophie Laplane (female), and Peter Darrel (male).
- Cathay Marston for the Joffrey Ballet – Program: Atonement
- October 17, 2024 – October 27, 2024: the Joffrey Ballet will present the US premiere of Atonement, an evening-length work by Cathy Marston (female).
- Maria Konrad for Nashville Ballet – Program: Dia de los Muertos
- October 17, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Nashville Ballet will present Dia de los Muertos, A program featuring an evening-length world premiere work by Maria Konrad (female).
- Stefania Ballone for Alberta Ballet – Program: Grimm
- October 17, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Alberta Ballet will present Grimm, a world premiere work by Stefania Ballone (female) featuring set and lighting design by Małgorzata Szablowska (female)
- Katlyn Addison and Mariana Oliveira for Ballet Des Moine – Program: Movimiento
- October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Ballet Des Moines will present Movimiento, a program featuring new works by Katlyn Addison (female) and Mariana Oliveira (female).
- Tess Sinke for Deos Contemporary Ballet – Program: Jane Eyre
- October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Deos Contemporary Ballet will present Jane Eyre, an evening-length world premiere by Tess Sinke (female)
- Erin Alacón for American Midwest Ballet – Program: Momentum
- October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024: American Midwest Ballet will present Momentum, a program featuring a new work by Erin Alarcón (female) alongside additional works.
- Anne Plamondon, Anya Allegra Saugstad, & Kirsten Wicklund for Ballet Edmonton – Program: In the Wake
- October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Ballet Edmonton will present In the Wake, a program featuring new works by Anne Plamondon (female), Anya Allegra Saugstad (female) & Kirsten Wicklund (female).
- October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024: Ballet Edmonton will present In the Wake, a program featuring new works by Anne Plamondon (female), Anya Allegra Saugstad (female) & Kirsten Wicklund (female).
- Natalie Weir for Singapore Ballet – Program: Passages Contemporary Season 2024
- October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Singapore Ballet will present Passages Contemporary Season 2024, a program featuring world premiere works by Natalie Weir (female) and Paul Knobloch (male), alongside a work by KinSun Chan (male).
- Mari Carrasco for Royal Swedish Ballet – Program: Forever
- September 27, 2024 – November 9, 2024: the Royal Swedish Ballet will present Forever, a new work by Mari Carrasco (female).
- Hélène Blackburn for Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin – Program: Noces
- October 3, 2024 – October 20, 2024: Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin will present Noces, a program featuring a new creation by Hélène Blackburn (female) alongside a work by Bruno Bouché (male).
- Kirsten Isenberg and Michelle Reid for Cape Ballet Africa – Program: Salt
- September 21, 2024 – November 15, 2024: Cape Ballet Africa will present its inaugural program, Salt, featuring new works by Kirsten Isenberg (female), Michelle Reid (female), and Mthuthuzeli November (male).
Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming
- Rachael Gnatowski for New England Ballet Theatre – Program: The Long Black Veil
- On October 19, 2024: New England Ballet Theatre will present The Long Black Veil, a full-length story ballet by Rachael Gnatowski (female).
- Tara Gower for West Australian Ballet – Program: The Wild Between Stars
- February 7, 2025 – March 1, 2025: West Australian Ballet will present The Wild Between Stars, a program featuring world premiere works by Tara Gower (female), Loughlan Prior (male), and Lucas Jervies (male).
- Sara Grace Mastro, Saki Morimoto, Rachael Gnatowski, and Sydney D’Orso for New England Ballet Theatre – Program: Emerging Works
- In March 2025: New England Ballet Theatre will present Emerging Works, a program featuring new works by Sarah Grace Mastro (female), Saki Morimoto (female), Rachael Gnatowski (female), Felipe Puletini (male)
- Alice Topp for West Australian Ballet – Program: Butterfly Effect
- September 5, 2025 – September 20, 2025: West Australian Ballet will present Butterfly Effect, an evening-length work by Alice Topp (female).
Leadership Changes
For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2024 Spreadsheet
- Philadelphia Ballet Announces New Rehearsal Director
- In August 2024: Philadelphia Ballet appointed Laura Bowman Goldstein (female) as rehearsal director for the company
- Utah Metropolitan Ballet Announces New Assistant Artistic Director
- On September 5, 2024: Utah Metropolitan Ballet announced that Johnny Zhong (male) had been appointed as the company’s Assistant Artistic Director.
- English National Ballet Announces New Executive Director
- On October 8, 2024: English National Ballet announced that Anu Giri (female) will succeed Patrick Harrison (male), as Executive Director of the company effective January 6, 2025.
- Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Artistic Director Announced Departure
- On October 10, 2024: Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Artistic Director, Daniel Charon (male), announced his departure at the end of the current dance season. No successor has been announced as of the date of this post.
Artist Opportunities
This section focuses on new or upcoming deadlines for artist opportunities, in conjunction with our Fellowships, Competitions and Initiatives Guide. For a more comprehensive list of artist opportunities, please see the link above.
Outstanding Artists (lighting, music, tech, design, etc.)
*DDP utilizes multiple sources to inform Global Roundups. A comprehensive list of publications, subscriptions & sources can be found here.