When Staatsballett Berlin artist Leroy Mokgatle debuted as the Fairy of Wisdom last December, she made waves around the world. With her soaring jumps, sensitive phrasing, and captivating charisma, the then first-year corps member announced herself as a star on the rise. Her Fairy of Wisdom performance went viral not only for her artistry but also for her identity as nonbinary. 

Hollywood may have the Oscars, but ballet has the Prix de Benois de la Danse. Held every spring at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater, the prestigious international awards ceremony recognizes dancers, choreographers, composers and designers for their extraordinary work on and off the stage. This year’s laureates, chosen by a jury, were announced during an awards ceremony […]