Ballet companies play a important role in many communities, bringing people together to share the art created through the collective work of artists, dancers, musicians, choreographers, and costume designers. Social media helps ballet companies engage their fans, educate the public, and attract new attendees.
In the last 30 days, the average organization in this landscape has grown their audience by <0.1%. San Francisco Ballet grew faster than everyone else, with 0.3% growth! On average, each post in this landscape earns more than 694.7 engagements. American Ballet Theatre is topping the charts with more than 2.04k engagements per post on their 19 posts in the last 30 days.
Frida said she painted her own reality. 🦋 annabellelopezochoa brought it to life. The Company premiere of Broken Wings is one we won’t soon forget. (🦌 jihyun__choi, 🦋 isabelladevivo)
24–25 SEASON // 2025 Spring repertory is a master course in masterworks spanning nearly a century, starting from the beginning: George Balanchine's Apollo, the oldest work in our active repertory, considered by many to be the fount of New York City Ballet's signature neoclassical artistry. Well-loved mainstays by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Alexei …
The fans have spoken, Mere Mortals was a smash hit and it’s back for one week only this Thursday. Do not miss it, this is not a drill. Score & Performance: floatingpoints Choreography: aszurebarton Costumes: michelle_jank Experience: hamill_industries Lighting: jimfrenchld Collaborative Assistant: the_jgregg After Party DJs: mozhyjooon & nookajones After Party Vibes: risingrhythmsf #discoversfballet #floatingpoints
ON STAGE THIS SPRING // "In talking about music that is good for dancing," wrote George Balanchine, "I have often said that most string quartets are not suitable—they are too long, they are full of repeats, and of course they are meant for a smaller audience. This quartet of Brahms, the Piano Quartet in G …
Happy Opening Night 🌃 We are ready to give you a memorable evening at the ballet! This program includes three distinct works by three female choreographers: jessicalangchoreographer, Twyla Tharp and Crystal Pite. THE SEASONS’ CANON runs through April 21, 2024. Video: waldylan in Jessica’s The Calling 2024. Fun fact: Dylan first performed The Calling solo as a …
Love...well it's complicated, especially when it collides with the supernatural. Experience the drive for connection and the misunderstandings along the way, as Sir Frederick Ashton's reimagining of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream" unfolds before you—a mesmerizing blend of romance, comedy, and ballet magic. The Dream, choreography by Frederick Ashton. The Dream with George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son May 9-12, 2024 Academy …
Internationally celebrated New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Sara Mearns returns to the National Ballet this June to perform in George Balanchine’s #JewelsNBC. An acclaimed Balanchine interpreter, Sara will perform in each act over three consecutive shows, Emeralds on June 19, Rubies on June 20 and Diamonds on June 21. Welcome back to Toronto, Sara! …
On cloud nine ☁️ Nothing but good vibes after the opening weekend of THE SEASONS’ CANON! We cannot wait to do it all again next weekend. THE SEASONS’ CANON runs through April 21. 📷: angelasterlingphoto
Meet Kitri, the feisty and strong-willed inn-keeper’s daughter. 💃 Kitri is passionate, fun-loving and determined. Not one to blindly follow orders, she pursues her true love, Basilio, despite her father’s wishes. Tickets selling fast for Carlos Acosta’s dazzling #DonQuixoteNBC, onstage June 1 – 9. 🔗 in bio. 🎥 by karolinakuras
Yesterday evening, Demi-Soloist Dominic Ballard premiered the role of Death in THE GREEN TABLE. . "It’s a big undertaking because we are not playing a character so much as we are trying to represent an unstoppable force, the ever-present, inevitable fate looming over all the other characters in the ballet," says Ballard. "Death seems menacing at times, …
Spring tendus make for fire summer peaches! Join us at Brunch at the Barre to learn ballet basics from Sterling Baca and Scarlett Güémez, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in our welcoming North Broad Studios. Get ready to plié, grand battlement, and indulge in delicious brunch treats with Philadelphia Ballet's Young Friends (philadelphiaballetyoungfriends). Brunch at the Barre Sunday, …
That's a wrap in northropumn! Two incredible performances by the TWB Company in 10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography. Bravo to all cast and production crew as they took TWB on the road to MN. Scenes from: when shall we three meet again by Brett Ishida Momentum pas de deux Fives by Choo San Goh #TheWashingtonBallet #TWBonTour #Ballet 🎥: tamaskrizsa
"I created The Calling in response to receiving a letter from Benjamin Harkarvy, the former Director of Dance at The Juilliard School and my mentor, posthumously. He affectd me deeply at the onset of my creative career, and his words continue to remind me of my responsibilities with the gifts I have been given." - …
"There’s a moment, while watching Crystal Pite’s glorious “The Seasons’ Canon” at Pacific Northwest Ballet, when you suddenly forget to breathe, dazzled by a vision of bodies caught in light... A long line of dancers perpendicular to the audience — it seems to be endlessly stretching, upstage and beyond — raise their arms in unison, …
These little swans are getting ready for the Swan Lake Encore performances onstage for a limited run starting April 30: https://bit.ly/49Rat8f #discoversfballet
George Balanchine's monumental Symphony in Three Movements exemplifies his unique understanding of Stravinsky's unorthodox melodies. If you didn't catch the seminal leotard ballet during winter performances, you can see it this spring on the All Stravinsky program: nycballet.com/stravinsky
Meet Kitri, the feisty and strong-willed inn-keeper’s daughter. 💃 Kitri is passionate, fun-loving and determined. Not one to blindly follow orders, she pursues her true love, Basilio, despite her father’s wishes. Tickets selling fast for Carlos Acosta’s dazzling #DonQuixoteNBC, onstage June 1 – 9 > https://bit.ly/3raSsB6 🎥 by Karolina Kuras
In addition to our exciting 24/25 Season announcement, we have updated Company roster news! We look forward to welcoming to the company, and welcoming back, established artists and emerging talent, including the return of Dores André and Max Cauthorn as principal dancers; the promotion of SF Ballet corps de ballet members Kamryn Baldwin, Carmela Mayo, …
Internationally celebrated New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Sara Mearns returns to the National Ballet this June to perform in George Balanchine’s #JewelsNBC. An acclaimed Balanchine interpreter, Sara will perform in each act over three consecutive shows, Emeralds on June 19, Rubies on June 20 and Diamonds on June 21. Welcome back to Toronto, Sara! …
New York City Ballet's 2024–25 Season launches on September 17, and the wait to subscribe is over. Among nearly 60 works, season highlights include three world premieres, three NYCB stage premieres, three full-length story ballets (one each in the Fall, Winter, and Spring), Justin Peck's 10th anniversary as Resident Choreographer, a 90th anniversary celebration for @sabnyc, …
Tickets are officially on sale for the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Pre-Professional Division’s Spring Performance at The Joyce Theater! Join us on Saturday, May 4 at 2:00PM and Sunday, May 5 at 2:00PM to see the next generation of talent. Students will perform an excerpted repertoire including DON QUIXOTE, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, and SWAN LAKE. …
Today's #BalletWestGlossary video is Pirouette à la seconde, or a large pirouette in the second position, featuring Principal Artist Hadriel Diniz @hadrieldiniz and Soloist David Huffmire @davidmhuffmire . This pirouette is usually performed by male dancers. It is a series of turns on one foot with the free leg raised to the second position, en l'air, at …
Yesterday evening, Demi-Soloist Dominic Ballard premiered the role of Death in THE GREEN TABLE. . "It’s a big undertaking because we are not playing a character so much as we are trying to represent an unstoppable force, the ever-present, inevitable fate looming over all the other characters in the ballet," says Ballard. "Death seems menacing at times, …
Love...well it's complicated, especially when it collides with the supernatural. Experience the drive for connection and the misunderstandings along the way, as Sir Frederick Ashton's reimagining of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream" unfolds before you—a mesmerizing blend of romance, comedy, and ballet magic. The Dream, choreography by Frederick Ashton. The Dream with George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son May 9-12, 2024 Academy …
These little swans are getting ready for the Swan Lake Encore performances onstage for a limited run starting April 30: bit.ly/49Rat8f #discoversfballet pic.twitter.com/fso453UkL7
Christopher Wheeldon's moving pas de deux This Bitter Earth is scored by a Max Richter remix of Dinah Washington's song of the same name. See it this spring on Contemporary Choreography II: nycballet.com/contemporarych… pic.twitter.com/ar1zDDzXAr
New York City Ballet's 2024–25 Season launches on September 17, and the wait to subscribe is over. Expand your sense of what's possible when meter and movement collide; subscribe today to experience Ballet Unbound: nycballet.com/subscribe25 pic.twitter.com/iuL13ghGf1
Updated Company Roster: We look forward to the return of Dores André & Max Cauthorn; the promotion of SF Ballet corps de ballet members Kamryn Baldwin, Carmela Mayo, and Joshua Jack Price to Soloist. See the full roster news here: bit.ly/4aAfh2t pic.twitter.com/piEyw5bXySpic.twitter.com/piEyw5bXySpic.twitter.com/piEyw5bXyS
📢 24/25 SEASON ANNOUNCED 📢 Next season includes high-drama story ballets, inventive contemporary voices, and works rarely seen by US audiences: MacMillan's Manon, Khan's Dust, Rojo's Raymonda, an evening of Hans van Manen, Frankenstein, & more! bit.ly/3W0EgYl pic.twitter.com/bsHA3icE7D
The trainees are in #Paris this week dancing alongside other pre-professional dancers at the @BalletOParis! They’re taking classes onstage at the iconic #OpéraGarnier and will be presenting choreography by Dana Genshaft this week. And of course a bit of sightseeing was a MUST! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/57wANy3PR7pic.twitter.com/57wANy3PR7pic.twitter.com/57wANy3PR7pic.twitter.com/57wANy3PR7
NYCB's first ballet set to a Philip Glass score closes our Contemporary Choreography I program this spring nycballet.com/contemporarych… as well as our Sensory-Friendly Performance. Revisit our Spotlight on Jerome Robbins' Glass Pieces here: nycballet.com/discover/stori… pic.twitter.com/m4Cz8SJ0YE
.@TamaraRojo1 looking stunning in this Zimmer Dress in Black Silk Chantilly Lace by @gabrielahearst at yesterday's final performance of Dos Mujeres. pic.twitter.com/fUmWWcXRJVpic.twitter.com/fUmWWcXRJVpic.twitter.com/fUmWWcXRJV
.@ELLEmag took a closer look at the stunning @gabrielahearst designs for Carmen: bit.ly/3xA3Md7
26 Likes • 2 RetweetsTo kick off a new season of the podcast, Russell Janzen and Miriam Miller join Hear the Dance host Silas Farley to discuss working with singular choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Listen at podcast.nycballet.com or your preferred podcast streaming platform. pic.twitter.com/ql2yqVjuI1
New sweepstakes unlocked with a luxe prize package for 2: -Tickets to Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream -A night at @TheEmpireHotel -A dining experience at @Boucherienyc -Tickets to a @CentralParkNYC Conservancy tour Enter to win by April 30: woobox.com/sskfr8 pic.twitter.com/lnF4sEb0jM
The BAAND Together Dance Festival is back this summer, and we can't wait to welcome @BalletHispanico, @ABTballet, #AlvinAiley, and @DTHballet to share our stage and celebrate the artform. Mark your calendars for July 30–August 3 and learn more at lincolncenter.org/BAANDtogether
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