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Where to read about ballet

A curated index of the critics and magazines worth following — reviews, interviews and criticism from the world’s great stages. Every card opens an independent publication in a new tab.

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Europe · United Kingdom

Bachtrack

Worldwide classical & dance reviews and listings — dozens of ballet notices a month from Paris to New York.

reviews · listings

Europe · Italy

Ballet2000

Trilingual European magazine on ballet and contemporary dance.

reviews · features

Europe · United Kingdom

Dance Europe

Long-standing bilingual magazine covering dance across Europe.

reviews · features

Europe · Germany

Dance for You Magazine

German/English international dance magazine, published since 2004.

Europe · United Kingdom

DanceTabs

UK-based reviews spanning international ballet and dance.

North America · United States

CriticalDance

Reviews and features on dance worldwide.

North America · United States

Fjord Review

Long-form, world-class dance criticism with an international eye.

reviews · essays

Europe · Germany

Ballett-Journal

Independent German ballet journal with sharp, insider criticism.

criticism · backstage

Europe · France

Danser Canal Historique

French critical writing and interviews on ballet and contemporary dance.

criticism · interviews

Europe · France

ResMusica (Danse)

French classical arts site with a dedicated dance/ballet review section.

Europe · Germany

tanznetz.de

Germany’s large dance portal — news, reviews and listings.

portal · reviews

North America · United States

Dance Magazine

The long-running US voice on ballet and dance, strong on features and profiles.

features · interviews

North America · United States

Pointe Magazine

Career and repertoire coverage aimed at serious ballet dancers.

features · training

North America · United States

The Ballet Herald

Independent ballet news, performance reviews and artist interviews.

news · reviews · interviews

Asia · Japan

Ballet Channel

Japanese web magazine focused on ballet features and interviews.

Asia · Japan

Chacott / Dance Magazine (JP)

Japan’s leading ballet coverage — world tours, interviews and performance reports.

reports · interviews

Russia · Russia

La Personne

Russian online ballet magazine — dancer interviews, reviews and photography.

interviews · photo