With more than 50 years of rich history, Houston Ballet returns to its home stage at the Wortham Theater Center for its 2021-2022 season with a company of 59 dancers. “We can’t wait to be back in the ...
The Joffrey Ballet was thrilled to recently announce the world premiere of Boléro, named after the acclaimed orchestral piece by composer Maurice Ravel and choreographed by Joffrey Company Artist Yosh...
The world of dance continues to invigorate our lives during these unique times and BFW shares something great to add to your repertoire. The Joffrey Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Google’s video Doodle—created in partnership with Native American guest artists Lydia Cheshewalla, Chris Pappan, and Yatika Starr Fields— ...
It’s not every day that we get a chance to see such gorgeous dancing in the streets of Texas. Houston Ballet releases a new work created for the camera, Stanton Welch’s Restoration. With its dan...
English National Ballet’s dedicated on-demand video platform, ENB at Home, launches today, giving audiences further access to a wide range of exciting ballet content from the stage and beyond, from th...
Our amazing international instructor and experienced ballerina Danielle shares her diverse experience in dance and what she feels is needed in the Ballet world. BFW: When and how did you first fall in...
BFW’s own energetic instructor Laura Haller shares some fun facts about her ballet history and what keeps her going. Check out what she shares with our community. BFW: When and how did you fir...
Cincinnati Ballet‘s Principal dancer Melissa Gelfin spoke with BFW about inclusion, balance, and passion needed in the ballet world. Learn more about her thoughts here: BFW: When and ho...
Hailing from Brazil and with a truly international perspective, Carolina Cox has made ballet the center of her career, both as a professional dancer and as an educator. Learn about what led her from t...
BFW got the exquisite privilege of meeting Petra Conti, an iconic Italian ballerina, shaping the minds and hearts of a new generation of ballet lovers. BFW was moved by this amazing dancer’s sto...
Have you had to overcome difficulties to pursue your dreams? See how Kathleen Rea did not allow her love of ballet to dampen in spite of challenges. This talented artist danced with Ballet Jörgen Cana...
Miami City Ballet’s own principal soloist Lauren Fadeley let BFW in on her ballet beginnings, how she keeps in shape, and practical tips for amateur and experienced dancers. Read her thoughts here: &...
BFW really enjoyed being able to learn from the experienced and talented Dr. Chiara Ajkun. One of the most well-known and trusted ballet professionals in the world, Dr. Chiara Ajkun is the artistic di...
BFW had the opportunity to speak with Anabel Katsnelson, an exceptional ballerina with the American Ballet Theater, and get her insights on what inspired her to dance, her ballet experience, and her a...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Google’s video Doodle—created in partnership with Native American guest artists Lydia Cheshewalla, Chris Pappan, and Yatika Starr Fields— ...
This gorgeous project was created in 2017, but for any dancer who missed it, it’s definitely worth revisiting. A true inspiration, this beautiful short film, titled Ballet Rotoscope was created ...
Dance has always been a big part of photographer Yulia Artemyeva‘s life. The photographer spent the majority of her childhood and youth involved with ballet and was inspired further into her professio...
The Vaganova method is a method of teaching classical ballet that was developed by Agrippina Vaganova. This method fused the romantic style of the French ballet and dramatic soulfulness of the Russian...
When he started his training at age 6, no one could tell that Marius Petipa would grow into one of the greatest classical ballet dancers. Born in 1819 Marseilles, France, the young Marius disliked dan...
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was established in London, England in 1920 by Genee, Karsavina, Bedells, E. Espinosa, and Richardson and received its Royal Charter in 1936. Genee was its first presid...
