Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the premier ballet companies in the country, has received an exclusive invitation to present the Washington, D.C. premiere of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The Company will perform this timeless holiday classic in the prestigious Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts November 24 – 29, 2009.

Inspired by the great moments of French classical ballet, Melbourne’s winter masterpiece this June is a tutu spectacular. Paris Match opens at the Arts Centre on 24 June 2009 and runs until 4 July.

Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announced programming today for the Company’s 46th season, opening September 2009, at Boston Ballet’s new home theater, the Opera House. Nissinen’s season showcases the Company’s range and skill by featuring classic story ballets as well as works by renowned neoclassical and contemporary choreographers such as George Balanchine, Jiri Kylian and rising talents Helen Pickett and Viktor Plotnikov.

A ground-breaking workshop designed to assist worship dancers rise to a new level of artistic excellence will be offered by Ballet Magnificat from Saturday July 11, 2009 to Sunday, July 19, 2009. Praise and Worship Directors: - Receive a 5% tuition discount for each registered participant you bring with you!

Birmingham Royal Ballet this week announces its 2009/10 Season, unveiling plans for special celebrations for the Company's 20th year in Birmingham and a new ballet by David Bintley. The year will be a splendid showcase for the full range of Birmingham Royal Ballet's work.

Each year, teachers from across the country come to the Ballet Magnificat! Summer Workshop for training and development classes with our ministry professionals. Open to all dance teachers ages 18 and up, our format provides an opportunity for teachers from a wide variety of backgrounds to come together with other teachers to learn, be refreshed in the Lord and share ideas.

Carolina Ballet will present the world premiere of 'Beauty And The Beast' running from May 28 to 31, 2009, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh, who retires at the end of the 2008/09 season after 20 years of brilliant performances with the National Ballet, will dance her final performances of Giselle on May 27 at 7:30 pm and May 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Performances are almost sold out with best availability on May 27.

The Australian Ballet continues its commitment to unearthing new artistic talent in Bodytorque 2.2. The sixth chapter in this highly successful choreographic discovery programme opens 27 May 2009 at the Sydney Theatre.

The Sacramento Ballet is proud to announce its Season Finale; these two shows will be the final performances for the Ballet’s 2008 – 2009 Season at the Sacramento Theatre Company’s Mainstage on May 23rd and 24th.

Boston Ballet performs Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration at the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Wang Theatre May 14-17. This retrospective program honors the great contribution of Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev and marks Boston Ballet’s final performance at the Wang Theatre.

New Orleans Ballet Association will dance Diavolo on May 9, at 8 p.m., at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts.