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Dancing Times magazine to close after 112 years
I write with great sadness that Dancing Times magazine will cease publication and that the September 2022 issue will be its last.
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Odesa Opera House reopens, but without Russian music
The Odesa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet has eliminated Russian music from its programming.
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[Interview] Rolando Villazón: My enemy was anxiety.
Rolando Villazón talks about how stress and a lack of confidence took a toll on his voice, and about returning as a baritone and director.
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Pavarotti to have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
There will be a new Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Luciano Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at 71.
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Giulietta – a new programme of dance in Verona… where else?
Giulietta is the title of a new evening of dance with Eleonora Abbagnato for the Italian summer, and where better to open the mini tour than in Giulietta’s hometown: Verona.
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Male ballet stars line up for Men in Motion’s 10th anniversary show
This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November.
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Rome Opera Season 2022-2023
The Rome Opera season has been announced with nine programmes to be staged during 2022-2023.
Rome Opera Ballet – Season 2022-2023
The new season of the Rome Opera Ballet is announced by the company’s director, Eleonora Abbagnato.
Giulietta – a new ballet with Eleonora Abbagnato, her daughter, and an imaginary friend
A modern-day Juliet, still a child, imagines herself as an adult: I talk to the choreographer of Giulietta, a new ballet + rehearsal photos.
Soprano Angel Blue pulls out of production at “racist” Verona Arena
“Blackface is offensive and outright racist,” said soprano Angel Blue as she announced that she was pulling out of La Traviata at the Verona Arena.
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A refreshingly magical Giselle for a sweltering night in Milan
La Scala’s Giselle at La Scala was exciting and emotional with an excellent company and admirable performances from Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko.
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[Photo album] Giselle – La Scala with Nicoletta Manni, Timofej Andrijashenko, Jacopo Tissi
Photos of La Scala’s Giselle with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko, then an alternate cast with former Bolshoi principal Jacopo Tissi.
Wayne McGregor fascinates with his new double-bill at La Scala: AfteRite + LORE
Wayne McGregor’s double-bill of AfteRite (The Rite of Spring) and LORE (Les noces) at La Scala is exciting, surprising, and thought-provoking.
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Director of The Royal Ballet announces promotions, new joiners and leavers for 2022-2023
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, announces promotions, joiners and leavers for 2022-2023, and Lesley Collier leaves after 27 years of coaching.
United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián
The United Ukrainian Ballet will perform Alexei Ratmansky’s new ‘Ukrainian’ Giselle in the Netherlands and at the London Coliseum.
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Julio Bocca and Alessandra Ferri – together again at La Scala
Julio Bocca and Alessandra Ferri’s successful partnership began in the 1980s and recently they have been working together once again.
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Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities
The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Principal Dancer Evan McKie will leave the company to pursue new dancing opportunities.
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Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato to dance with her 10-year-old daughter
Eleonora Abbagnato, former étoile with the Paris Opera Ballet and director of the Rome Opera Ballet, will tour with her young daughter.
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In the July edition of Dancing Times magazine…
In July’s Dancing Times magazine I talk about La Scala Ballet’s exciting new principal Alice Mariani, and Emanuela Montanari’s farewell performance.
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