Comings & goings

October 2025 saw critically important movement within the⁢ dance‍ world, with ⁤promotions at New York City⁣ Ballet, new ‍leadership roles at⁣ Charlotte Ballet and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, and ⁤continued recognition for rising stars.

New York ⁣City Ballet announced the‍ promotion of six dancers to the ⁢rank of soloist:⁣ Victor Abreu, Dominika Afanasenkov, India Bradley,⁢ Naomi Corti, Mary Thomas MacKinnon, and Andres Zuniga.‍ This promotion is particularly historic as India Bradley ⁣becomes the ⁢first African American female soloist in the company’s 90-year ‍history.

Mthutzeli November, a 2022 ⁤”25 to Watch” honoree, has been appointed resident choreographer of Charlotte Ballet. This role ⁣will see November creating new works and shaping the artistic⁤ direction of the company.His previous work has been praised⁤ for its innovative choreography and emotional depth.

Shayla-Vie Jenkins has been appointed rehearsal director at the Bill T. Jones/Arnie zane Company. Jenkins brings ⁤a wealth of experience as a dancer and educator to this crucial role,⁣ ensuring the continued integrity and artistic excellence‍ of ⁤the company’s repertoire.

Awards & Recognition

Details regarding awards and recognitions received in October 2025 are currently unavailable. This section will ⁣be updated as information becomes available.