In this issue of BALLET2000: a preview of our “Prix BALLET2000” event in Cannes on 31 July; a tour d’horizon of this summer’s festivals around Europe; spotlights on Twyla Tharp on the occasion of her latest tour and on New York City Ballet who are guesting at “Les Étés de la Danse” in Paris. As always, reviews from all over the world focussing on leading companies, theatres and dancemakers, latest creations and major revivals. Reporting from the Prix Benois in Moscow and the Europe Theatre Prize in Romania, this year awarded to Mats Ek. Plus a look at dance online, at the cinema or available on DVD…