Ailey – Bennett – Donn – Joffrey – Nureyev – Gillis … … …
Some of the dance world’s losses, but the list is much, much longer:
Some of the dance world’s losses, but the list is much, much longer:
Graham Spicer, aka ‘Gramilano’, is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the Danza in Italia column for Dancing Times magazine. Graham was the historical advisor on Codice Carla, the 2023 documentary on Italian ballerina Carla Fracci.
Graham also works as a dance photographer, and his photos have appeared in many books, theatre programmes, and magazines, including Dancing Times, Dance Spirit and Ballet2000, as well as all the major Italian newspapers.
He is a member of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle.
Georgina Butler sees London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an exceptional evening of ballet with a programme of 16 works, including premieres and a world premiere.
Matthew Paluch sees Night of the Guitar at the Flamenco Festival London 2026 – artists at the top of their game, yet it feels intimate and improvisational.
Graham Watts sees ‘Sakinan Göze çöp Batar’ and ‘g r oo v e’, part of the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels festival.
La Scala Ballet Soloist Federico Fresi returned to dance on the opening night of the ballet season after a two‑year battle with a rare tumour.
Somerset House is showing two Wayne McGregor exhibitions currently: Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth, both running until 22 February.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is an exhibition celebrating 70 years of The Joffrey Ballet, running until 20 December at Wrightwood 659, Chicago.