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In honor of International Women's Day, we're starting a new series - UNSUNG HEROINES!

Learn more about Jackie Bross:
"The Chicago woman who dared to wear pants," WBEZ Chicago
"Chicago’s Dress Code," LGBT History Project

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March 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This week’s #WellSaidWednesday highlights Amy Watson, Artistic Director of The Royal Danish Ballet.

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November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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In rehearsal with Esie Mensah for AFROFUSION // Fall for Dance North

Performances: October 15, 2025 - October 18, 2025

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October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Attention ballet companies -- Here's why we're asking you to self-report compensation information.

Photo credit: David Klumpp

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May 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Claudia Schreier in rehearsals for THE RITE OF SPRING // Atlanta Ballet

World premiere: February 7-14

Photo credit: Shoccara Marcus

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February 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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DDP's Listening Tour visit to Atlanta Ballet for Claudia Schreier's "The Rite of Spring" included a visit to the costume shop and designer (and working mom!) Abigail Dupree-Polston.

Check out Abigail's work: www.abigaildupreepolston.com

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February 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Well said, @hersport.bsky.social 👏 Seems like the ballet world has A LOT in common with ski jumping.

Source: "In this ski World Cup event, the men’s winner won more than $3,000. The women got towels and shampoo," cnn.com

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February 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Alba Castillo's WHEN IT'S TIME… // Ballet TN GO!

World premiere: February 14 - May 3, 2025

Photo credit: Sylvain Guillot

*Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

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April 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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In rehearsal with Colorado West Ballet // The Nutcracker

Performances: December 18-23, 2025

Photos by Jamie Pietrack.

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December 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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In rehearsal with Confluence Ballet Co. // The Jazz Nutcracker

Performances: December 13-14, 2025

Video by Grace E. Wellmon, courtesy of Confluence Ballet Co.

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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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In rehearsal with Dalia Rawson // The San Jose Nutcracker // New Ballet

Performances: December 13-23, 2025

Video courtesy of New Ballet. Featuring dancer Jazlyn Quezada as Queen of Snow.

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December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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In rehearsal with The Tallahassee Ballet // The Nutcracker

Performances: December 13-14, 2025

Video by Sam Sole.

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December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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In rehearsal with Nicole Kelsch for The Nutcracker // Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Performances: December 13-21, 2025 at Maryland Hall in Annapolis

Photos by Lauren Martinez.

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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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In rehearsal with Amy Seiwert for The Christmas Ballet // Smuin Contemporary Ballet

Performances: November 22, 2025 - December 28, 2025

Studio photos by Maximillian Tortoriello

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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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In rehearsal with Alexandra Light for Gazes // Texas Ballet Theater

Performances: November 22, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Photos by Joe Johnson

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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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ODC/Dance recently announced that Mia J. Chong will assume the role of Co-Artistic Director this December as the company embarks on its tour to Taiwan.

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November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In rehearsal with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa for Gentleman Jack // Northern Ballet

World premiere March 7, 2026

Photos by Emily Nuttall

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October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Misty Copeland, principal dancer with @abtofficial, has been an icon for gender and racial equity in the ballet industry. Now, she's ready to take her final bow this fall.

Read more in the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/m...

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June 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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In rehearsal for The Grey Swan

Premiere: May 13, 2025

Photos courtesy of The Grey Swan

*Find upcoming works by female choreographers and SO MUCH MORE in DDP's weekly Global Update: Bailey's Blog, on our website AND now Substack!

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June 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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In rehearsal for Carly Topazio's new work for Unified Harmonies // The Rosin Box Project

Premiere: May 28 - May 29, 2025

Video courtesy of The Rosin Box Project

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May 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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PRUFOCK by Diane Coburn Bruning // Chamber Dance Project

Premiere: June 20–22, 2025

Video courtesy of Chamber Dance Project

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May 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Yes, exactly - sound like dance? 🤔

Source: "Como Women's captain retires, spotlighting uncertain future for female footballers," The Athletic (NYTimes.com/Athletic)

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May 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Huge thank you to these ballet companies who have already responded to our Form 990 outreach emails 🎉

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May 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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This week is National Volunteer Week! Nominate a volunteer in your life who has worked for equity and transparency in dance ⬇️

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April 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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COMING SOON - Our 60th publicly released study! Take a look at all the studies we've published over the last 6 years.

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April 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM