Pagliacci” taught us that such a story never ends well, but Smuin and Raquel Bitton’s ballet isn’t as tragic as Leoncavallo’s opera in which the wife and lover are murdered. Still, there’s a natural sense of melancholy that comes from hearing Édith Piaf singing over the action.

CLEVELAND, Ohio —Cleveland Ballet will close its 2025–2026 mainstage season with a world premiere production of “Cinderella,” running May 15–17 at Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. This production features all-original choreography by the Ballet’s Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov.

New York City Ballet opens its spring season with classic works by George Balanchine and more. Here are some dancers who will surely stand out.

Wes Shunk, Eleanor Kraatz & Leo Lewis talk to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about CU Ballet's spring production of The Little Mermaid at the Virginia Theatre. Dive under the sea with the Champaign Urbana Ballet in their enchanting spring production of The Little Mermaid,

Dancers perform exercises in the middle of the floor during the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease class at Ballet Arizona in downtown Phoenix on March 4, 2026. Chairs and surrounding bars are used for extra stability.

The ballet flat is evolving into something even more comfortable: the sporty ballet flat. Taking design cues from much more comfortable shoes, the updated silhouette is taking over the streets. Here,

The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's Youth Ballet is presenting Ballet Soirée, a mix of well-known stories, from June 2 to June 10, with tickets available for $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Oscar winner Charlize Theron appeared pessimistic about actor Timothée Chalamet’s longevity in Hollywood, suggesting AI will be doing his job in 10 years. In a New York Times interview published Saturday,