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"The Devil Ties My Tongue" by Amy Seiwert performed for the SKETCH Series, 2013. Photo by David DeSilva. Courtesy of Amy Seiwert's Imagery

June 2, 2023

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Rena Butler, Hélène Simoneau, and Makino Hayashi for Oregon Ballet Theater – Program: Made In Portland, Nadine Barton, Sarah Hayes Harkins, and Emily Porter for Charlotte Ballet – Program: Choreographic Lab, Sophiann Mahalia for The Yard – Program: Launch Pad: A Choreographers’ Showcase, Amy Seiwert for American Repertory Ballet – Program: PREMIERE3, Gabrielle Lamb for Golden State Ballet – Program: From New York, With Love […]

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May 26, 2023

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Michelle Manzanales for Ballet Hispánico at New York City Center, Gabrielle Lamb for Golden State Ballet – Program: From New York, With Love, Stina Quagebeur for Staatsballett Karlsruhe – Program: Jazz, Andrea Miller for GALLIM at the Joyce, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for La Monnaie/De Munt – Program: Exit Above […]

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May 19, 2023

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Global Update:

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Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming


Leadership Changes

For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2022 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.)


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May 12, 2023

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Global Update:

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Leadership Changes

For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2022 Spreadsheet

  •  Kansas City Ballet Announces New Executive Director
    • On May 9, 2023:  Kansas City Ballet announced that David Gray (male) has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the company effective July 1, 2023. Gray succeeds Jeffrey Bentley (male) who announced his retirement in May of 2022. This is a male-to-male transition. 
  • Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Announces New Executive Director 
    • On May 9, 2023:  Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company announced that Thom Dancy (male) has been appointed as Executive Director of the company. Dancy succeeds Jena C. Woodbury (female) in the role. This is a female-to-male transition. 


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.)


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May 5, 2023

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Global Update:

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Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming


Leadership Changes

For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2022 Spreadsheet

  • Lyon Opera Ballet Announces New Artistic Director
    • In April 2023:  The Lyon Opera Ballet announced that effective August 16, 2023, Cédric Andrieux (male) will begin his tenure as Artistic Director of the company. Andrieux will succeed Julie Guibert (female), who announced her retirement earlier this year. This is a female-to-male transition. 
  • Ballet Chelsea Announces New Artistic Director 
    • On May 2, 2023:  Ballet Chelsea announced that Michelle Quenon (female) had been appointed as Artistic Director of the company. Quenon succeeds Wendy DuBois (female). This is a female-to-female transition.
  • San Francisco Ballet Resident Choreographer and Rehearsal Director to Depart Roles
    • On April 23, 2023:  San Francisco Ballet Resident Choreographer and Rehearsal Director, Val Caniparoli (male) announced that his “full-time tenure” with the company will end in June 2023. 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.)

  • 2023 Guggenheim Fellows Announced 
    • The 2023 Guggenheim Choreography Fellows were recently announced, they include Jon Kinzel (male), Petra Kuppers (female), Liz Lerman (female), Makini (jumatatu m. poe) (gnc), Richard Move (gnc), Meg Stuart (female), and Nejla Yatkin (female).


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April 28, 2023

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Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming


Leadership Changes

For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2022 Spreadsheet

 

  • Hanover State Ballet Announces New Artistic Director 
    • On April 20, 2023:  The Hanover State Ballet Announced that Christian Blossfeld (male) has been appointed as the company’s new Ballet Director. Prior to this announcement, Blossfeld was appointed as the Interim Ballet Director taking over from Marco Goecke (male). 
  • Vienna State Ballet Announces Departure of Artistic Director
    • On April 13, 2023:  Vienna State Ballet Artistic Director, Martin Schläpfer (male), announced that he will not renew his contract with the company when it expires in 2025. As of the date of this post, no successor has been appointed. 
  • San Francisco Ballet Announces Departure of Executive Director
    • On April 21, 2023:  The San Francisco Ballet announced that Danielle St.Germain (female) has stepped down as Executive Director of the Company. The company also announced that Arturo Jacobus (male) has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the company.  


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. 

April 21, 2023

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Leadership Changes

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  • Arizona Ballet Announces Departure of Artistic Director
    • On April 19, 2023: The Arizona Ballet announced that effective June 30, 2024, Ib Anderson (male) will leave his role as Artistic Director of the company, a role that he has held for 24 years. The company also announced that they have begun a national search for a successor.
  • Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Announces New Leadership Team
    • On April 19, 2023: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet announced that Noelani Pantastico (female) has been appointed as Artistic Director of the Organization. It was also announced that Rose Taylor (female) has been appointed as Associate Artistic Director and Alan Hineline (male) has been appointed as Resident Choreographer of the organization. 


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.)


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April 7, 2023

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Female Choreography Commissions, World Premieres, and Programming


Leadership Changes

For continual updates on leadership changes see Dance Data Project® – Artistic Director Transitions 2022 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. 

March 31, 2023

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Leadership Changes

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  • West Australia Ballet Announces Artistic Director Transition
    • On March 29, 2023:  the West Australian Ballet announced that Aurélien Scannella (male) will step down as Artistic Director of the company at the end of the 2023 season. The company also announced that David McAllister (male) has been appointed as the 2024 Guest Artistic Director. McAllister is currently serving as Interim Artistic Director at the New Zealand Ballet. This is a male-to-male transition. 
  • Ballet Memphis Announces New School and Youth Company Directors
    • On March 30, 2023:  Ballet Memphis announced that effective June 2023, Virginia Ramey (female) and Brandon Ramey (male) will begin their tenure as co-directors of Ballet Memphis’ school and Youth Ballet Memphis. They will succeed Janet Parke (female) in this role, while Parke moves into her new role as Senior Artistic Associate with Ballet Memphis. 


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.)


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March 24, 2023

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Leadership Changes

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  • Semperoper Ballet Announces New Artistic Director
    • On March 22, 2023:  the Semperoper Ballet announced that Kinsun Chan (male) will succeed the current artistic manager, Marcelo Gomes (male), as artistic director of the company effective at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season. The company also announced that for the 2023/2024 season, Marcelo Gomes (male) and Adi Luick (male), as Artistic Manager and Company Manager respectively, will share the responsibilities of the company. This is a male-to-male transition. 
  • Bangarra Dance Theater Announces New Executive Director
    • On March 17, 2023:  Bangarra Dance Theater announced that Ken Markwell (male) has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Bangarra Dance Theater. Markwell succeeds Lissa Twomey (female) who announced her resignation in October 2022. This is a female-to-male transition.


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.