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National Youth Dance Company appoints Wayne McGregor as its next Guest Artistic Director
National Youth Dance Company, the UK’s flagship company for young dancers, appoints Wayne McGregor as its next Guest Artistic Director.
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[Photo Album] Wayne McGregor new work at La Scala: AfteRite + LORE
Photos of the world premiere of Wayne McGregor’s AfteRite + LORE at La Scala with Alessandra Ferri.
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Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl – complete programme
The Paris Opera Ballet returns to international touring, performing two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
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New Rigoletto brings boos back to La Scala
Mario Martone’s new production of Rigoletto at La Scala divided the public with applause for the singers but a chorus of boos for the production team.
Breaking the LORE: Wayne McGregor on his new dance work at La Scala
Today is the 140th anniversary of the birth of Stravinsky, so the perfect day to meet Wayne McGregor to talk about his new Stravinsky programme.
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Aurélie Dupont quits as director of the Paris Opera Ballet
Aurélie Dupont, director of the Paris Opera Ballet, will leave her position on 31 July to “devote herself to personal projects” it was announced today.
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Stella Abrera becomes Acting Artistic Director of The American Ballet Theatre School
Stella Abrera, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, becomes Acting Artistic Director of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School.
Riccardo Chailly stops orchestra and chorus after mobile phone rings
Yesterday evening, during a concert at La Scala, Riccardo Chailly stopped the entire orchestra and chorus after a phone rang.
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La Scala Ballet Season 2022-2023
La Scala Ballet Season 2022-2023: 7 programmes, comprised of mixed-bills and full-length repertoire pieces, include two new creations.
[Review & Album] La Scala Theatre Ballet School’s end of term show 2022
La Scala Theatre Ballet School’s performance to showcase its leavers included a delightful new piece by Valentino Zucchetti and Balanchine’s Serenade.
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First look: Photo album of Ballet’s Like Water For Chocolate
First photos of Wheeldon’s new work for The Royal Ballet ‘Like Water For Chocolate’, with Francesca Hayward, Marcelino Sambé, Laura Morera, and Matthew Ball.
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English National Ballet announces promotions and new company members
English National Ballet has announced promotions within the Company and new joiners (and leavers) for the 2022/2023 Season.
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Giveaway – free tickets for Australian Ballet live stream with David Hallberg
Australian Ballet and Gramilano are offering passes to watch the live streaming of the dance work ‘Kunstkamer’ with David Hallberg on 10 June.
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David Hallberg dances with the Australian Ballet for a live-streamed programme
The Australian Ballet presents Kunstkamer, streaming live on 10 June 2022, with David Hallberg and choreographers León, Lightfoot, Goecke, Pite.
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Dancing Times’ June 2022 issue features La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko
In June’s Dancing Times, Gramilano talks to La Scala principal dancers Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko about life as an onstage and offstage couple.
Ma Vie, an original short dance film from Northern Ballet
Northern Ballet has released Ma Vie, an original dance film choreographed by the well-known hip-hop choreographer Dickson Mbi.
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La Scala’s ‘Magnificent Factory’ – a new 70,000 square metre green home for laboratories and studios
The zero energy Magnifica Fabbrica will be 25m in height and offer 70,000 sq metres to house set and costume departments, rehearsal studios, and warehouses.
Ups and downs ‘celebrating’ Nureyev – Osipova, Clarke, Simkin, Melnik and…
It would be hard to imagine a more disparate evening of dance than the Nureyev gala at Milan’s Teatro Arcimboldi, with Osipova, Clarke and Simkin saving the day.
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[Interview] Tenor Francesco Meli – 20 years of “not taking anything for granted”
Interview with Francesco Meli as he celebrates his 20th role at La Scala and 20 years since he made his stage debut.
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