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“The dancer’s body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.” – Isadora Duncan
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 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.
Jonathan Gray sees English National Ballet in Giselle with superb performances from Erina Takahashi, Francesco Gabriele Frola and Precious Adams.
After last night’s performance of Sleeping Beauty at La Scala, soloist Navrin Turnbull was promoted to the role of Principal Dancer in the company.
Graham Watts sees Joss Arnott Dance and University of Salford dancers in EMERGENCE and came away feeling very upbeat about the future of contemporary dance.
First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti is to leave The Royal Ballet after 16 years to pursue his choreographic and producing career.
Diane Parkes talks to Carlos Acosta about Myths and Modern Masters, the mixed bill that he’ll present at The Royal Opera House in August.
Gregory Dean talks to Paul Arrowsmith about choreographing and coaching after retiring as a dancer at 40, and life with his daughter.