The legendary Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest American modern dance company, takes to the stage of La Fenice – fifty-one years after its last appearance in the lagoon city – to celebrate the centenary of its foundation. Acclaimed for their exceptional technique and expressive depth, the dancers present three of Graham’s creations, all of which have gone down in the history of modern ballet, offering the rare opportunity to enter the visionary world of the great choreographer, whose legacy continues to fascinate audiences around the world. Diversion of Angels (1948), to the music of Norman Dello Joio, investigates – through three pairs of dancers – three different modes of love: romantic, mature and adolescent. Lamentation (1930), to the gloomy notes of Zoltán Kodály, is a choreographed solo, during which, with stylised movements, the dancer’s body expresses the very essence of pain. Chronicle (1936), to music by Wallingford Riegger, depicts the reaction to the threat of fascism in Europe by Martha Graham, who had previously refused to participate in the Olympics in Nazi Germany. In addition to these historic choreographies is Imagine, a new production by the American choreographer Hope Boykin, with music by Leonard Bernstein, proposed in an arrangement by Christopher Rountree.

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Martha Graham Dance Company

Teatro La Fenice

Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026.

Guys and Dolls - LODS

Cliffs Pavilion

Door Time: 18:30 Start Time: 19:45 Diversity have once again partnered with anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust who work to provide emergency food and support to those locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Upon ticket purchase, fans can opt in to add a £1 donation to the charity. For more information go to www.trusselltrust.org.

Diversity Soul 2026

Southend Cliffs Pavilion

The multi-award-winning ballet Nureyev, choreographed by Yuri Possokhov, composed by Ilya Demutsky and staged by visionary director Kirill Serebrennikov, premiered in December 2017 at Moscow’s world-famous Bolshoi Theatre. Even before its debut, the work caused a stir internationally. Now, the Staatsballett Berlin is bringing this extraordinary production to the stage for the first time outside Russia.

Nureyev

Deutsche Oper Berlin

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The Artelize Podcast: 'Amplifying What Makes Us Human'. A conversation with Zuly E. Inirio

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

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The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

The centuries-old Japanese kintsugi method of repairing ceramics can be translated as “golden joinery”. Shards of broken ceramic or porcelain vessels are bonded using urushi lacquer with the cracks deliberately highlighted with a dusting of powdered gold. The aim is not to conceal the damage, but to celebrate the hidden history of a cherished object. Behind this craft, which has been widespread since the 16th century, lies the idea, closely associated with Zen Buddhism, that beauty is not to be sought in perfection, but rather in imperfection and transience. These two components symbolise the flow of life, the becoming and passing of all being.

Parts and Pieces

Staatsschauspiel Dresden

Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes, and a stunning set. Finish with a killer soundtrack – and suddenly every move, every beat, every shimmer of sequins pulls you into the heart of the action, creating the ultimate night out.

Strictly: The Professionals

The London Palladium

With stirring music and arguably the greatest love story in the literary canon, “Romeo and Juliet” is one of the most popular ballets of all time. The tale of young, impetuous love and deep-seated, age-old hatred has been adapted countless times for stage, film and television.

Romeo and Juliet

Oper Leipzig

During a rehearsal, a planned solo part was spontaneously transformed into a group piece because the energy in the room was so strong – an example of the creative openness and flexibility of the GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. The ensemble is one of Europe's leading contemporary dance companies. The Danskompani programs almost exclusively new works which are specially created for them in Gothenburg in close collaboration with renowned choreographers.

Gothenburg Opera Dance Company

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

The impoverished southern belle Blanche DuBois has experienced the downfall of her wealthy family and numerous setbacks and now seeks refuge with her younger sister in New Orleans. In a cramped and aggressive environment, she loses touch with reality, driven by an all-consuming longing and the belief that she is truly special. This tragic story of loss, love and violence awarded American writer Tennessee Williams the coveted Pulitzer Prize in 1948.

End­station Sehn­sucht

German Oper am Rhein

Shorts: A Night of Premieres

Civic Center Music Hall

Shine a Light Ballet Co., along with the Pointe of Grace Dancers, proudly presents Beauty and the Beast, The Ballet. We invite you to be our guest as this timeless fairytale comes to life through the elegance and beauty of ballet. Rooted in the timeless truth that true beauty is found within, this inspiring production reflects the power of love to redeem, restore, and transform the heart. Be inspired. Be immersed. Witness the light and true beauty that shines from within.

Beauty and The Beast: The Ballet - (Pointe of Grace Dance)

Gas South Theater

Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company presents Armonía: Harmony in Motion, Excellence in Flamenco. Special guests, acclaimed flamenco dancer José Manuel Álvarez (Barcelona, Spain) and beloved singer Manuel Soto (Jerez, Spain), join dancers Kiyo Asaoka, Makeda Benítez, Pamela Briz, Nancy Cardwell, Virginia Castro Durán, Rocío Conde, Alison MacDonald, and as always, Artistic Director Esmeralda Enrique, with live flamenco guitarists, Caroline Planté (Montréal) and Benjamin Barrile (Toronto), singer Marcos Marín (Montréal) with percussionist, Miguel Medina (Montréal).

Armonia

Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre

NOBT Presents: Cincerella

Orpheum Theater

Experience the magic of music with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as they take the stage at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, CA on May 9th, 2026. Known for their inspiring performances, the orchestra promises an unforgettable evening filled with captivating melodies and harmonies. The concert starts at 19:30, offering a perfect setting for a memorable night out. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness one of the USA's finest orchestras perform live. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. For more information, visit the official website or check out their YouTube channel.

Alberta Ballet In Notre Dame de Paris

University of Alberta

Seats in the mezzanine and grand tier are not ADA accessible. If you need accessible seats, you should only buy seats designated as wheelchair accessible and their companion tickets in the orchestra. Please note: Anyone attending a performance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre requires a ticket, regardless of age.

Atlanta Ballet Presents Frida

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Experience the timeless fairy tale of Snow White as she runs away from the evil queen and finds solace with seven friendly dwarfs. Watch as the witch convinces her to bite the poisoned apple and witness the magic of true love’s kiss. This enchanting one-hour ballet, choreographed by Samantha Dunster, American Repertory Ballet’s Interim Artistic Director, and set to an original score by Kermit Poling, is a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this spellbinding performance that celebrates love, courage, and the triumph of good over evil.

Princeton Ballet School presents Snow White

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)

Jerome Robbins is considered one of the most important ballet makers of the 20th century and his unmistakeable style has had a decisive influence on American dance. Interplay, his second choreographic work, premiered in 1945 in New York, provides a rousing opening to the four-part programme American Signatures that combines dance icons with current choreographic voices.

Performed to Morton Gould’s jazzy score, Interplay presents precisely what its title suggests: as if in a playground, the dancers meet, full of fun, but also competing with each other in Robbins’ choreography, that employs jazz elements to enrich the classical ballet vocabulary and with which the theatre maker and dance artist created one of the works that had a formative influence on his aesthetic.

American Signatures

Volksoper Wien

Prepare for an electrifying evening of music and movement as Alabama Ballet presents Unbound: Serenade & Carmina Burana with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. The program opens with George Balanchine?s Serenade, celebrating 90 years as a luminous neoclassical masterpiece set to Tchaikovsky?s sweeping score. Then, the mood shifts as Carmina Burana, choreographed by Paul Vasterling, ignites the stage with raw intensity?Carl Orff?s thunderous, pulsing score drives a bold and provocative exploration of fate, passion, and indulgence. From ethereal beauty to unbridled revelry, this exhilarating performance promises a night of contrast, drama, and unforgettable artistry.

Alabama Ballet Presents Unbound: Serenade/Carmina Burana (with ASO)

Robert Bondara's production will be a modern tale of the future, steeped in the aesthetics of neo-noir cinema. It will also be a journey through the world of archetypes, as it draws on centuries-old fantasy, exemplified by the idea of ​​the golem and the figure of Frankenstein, the creation of artificial life. This ballet also offers an opportunity to reflect on highly topical themes: what does it mean to be human in the age of artificial intelligence? What is the boundary between the natural and the artificial, the human and the inhuman?

Androids

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Join Ballet Indiana, Inc. on May 10, 2026, for a magical evening of dance at the Victory Theatre in Evansville, Indiana. Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella, brought to life through the grace and beauty of ballet. This timeless story will captivate audiences of all ages, showcasing the talent and artistry of Ballet Indiana's exceptional dancers. The performance begins at 7:00 PM, promising a night of elegance and charm. Don't miss this captivating performance! Secure your tickets now at the provided link. For more information, visit the official website at balletindiana.org.

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Teatro La Fenice

Guys and Dolls - LODS

Cliffs Pavilion

Diversity Soul 2026

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Deutsche Oper Berlin

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Parts and Pieces

Semperoper Dresden

Strictly: The Professiona...

LW Theatres

Romeo and Juliet

Oper Leipzig

Gothenburg Opera Dance Co...

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

End­station Sehn­sucht

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Shorts: A Night of Premie...

Civic Center Music Hall

Beauty and The Beast: The...

Shine a Light Ballet Co.

Armonia

Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company

NOBT Presents: Cincerella...

Orpheum Theater New Orleans

Alberta Ballet In Notre D...

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Ballet Presents F...

Atlanta Ballet

Princeton Ballet School p...

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

American Signatures

Volksoper Wien

Alabama Ballet Presents U...

Alabama Ballet

Androids

Polish National Opera

Ballet Indiana Presents: ...

Ballet Indiana, Inc.

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