Global Update:
Bailey’s Blog
Happening This Week
- Alexandra Light at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth – Program: Gazes
- November 22, 2025 – November 23, 2025: The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will present Gazes, a new work by Alexandra Light (female), created in collaboration with Texas Ballet Theater.
- Nicole Kelsch for Ballet Theatre of Maryland – Program: The Nutcracker
- November 23, 2025 – December 21, 2025: Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present a world premiere production of the Nutcracker with choreography by Nicole Kelsch (female).
- Guggenheim Works and Process to Present Emily Coates – Program: Tell Me Where It Comes From
- On November 23, 2025: Guggenheim Works and Process will present a world premiere work by Emily Coates (female) entitled Tell Me Where It Comes From.
- Jeni Large, Jo Lloyd, and Siobhan McKenna for Lucy Guerin Inc. – Program: Pieces
- November 26, 2025 – November 28, 2025: Lucy Guerin Inc. will present Pieces, a program featuring new creations by Jenni Large (female), Jo Lloyd (female), and Siobhan McKenna (female).
Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming
- Jillian Meyers for LA Contemporary Dance Company – Program: Story (Un)Structured
- November 21, 2025 – November 23, 2025: LA Contemporary Dance Company will present Story (Un) Structured, an evening-length work by Jillian Meyers (female).
Leadership Changes
- Jacobs Pillow Announces 2026 Pillow Lab Artists-in-Residence
- On November 17, 2025: Jacobs Pillow announced that Candace L. Feldman (female) and Jerron Herman (male) are the 2026 Pillow Lab Artists-in-Residence.
- Queensland Ballet Announces New Rehearsal Director
- On November 18, 2025: Queensland Ballet announced that Lisa-Maree Cullum (female) has been appointed as Principal Rehearsal Director effective January 19, 2026.
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces New DBDT Encore! Artistic Director
- On November 20, 2025: Dallas Black Dance Theatre announced that Christen Reyes (female), has been appointed as Artistic Director of DBDT Encore!. Reyes succeeds Nycole Ray (female) in this position.
- Australasian Dance Collective Announces New Pre-Professional Program Director
- On November 20, 2025: Australasian Dance Collective announced that Daniel Jaber (male) has been appointed as the Pre-Professional Program Director for the company, effective January 2026.
For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2024 Spreadsheet
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.
