The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26). The qualifying period for performances was between 1 January and 31 … [Read more...] about The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
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Interview: Inside the Prix de Lausanne – Making the Best of the Most Challenging
Christophe Farquet talks to five dancers from the Zurich Dance Academy at the Prix de Lausanne 2026 – William Gyves (1st prize), Dragos Gramada (scholarship), Estefania Guajardo Livas, Goda … [Read more...] about Interview: Inside the Prix de Lausanne – Making the Best of the Most Challenging
Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Anna Ol wins the Alexandra Radius Prize 2025
Anna Ol, principal dancer with Dutch National Ballet, is the winner of the Alexandra Radius Prize 2025. The prize was presented to Ol by Alexandra Radius tonight, Thursday 11 September 2025, at the … [Read more...] about Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Anna Ol wins the Alexandra Radius Prize 2025
Italian choreographer Amedeo Amodio receives a lifetime achievement award at the Italian Parliament
The career of dancer and choreographer Amedeo Amodio was celebrated on 2 July at the Nilde Iotti Library in the Chamber of Deputies – the lower house of the Italian Parliament. Amodio, in conversation … [Read more...] about Italian choreographer Amedeo Amodio receives a lifetime achievement award at the Italian Parliament
2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
The Winners of the 2024 National Dance Awards were announced at a ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London. It is the 25th anniversary of the Awards. The awards – voted upon by the 60 dance … [Read more...] about 2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
The Dance Section of the UK Critics’ Circle announces the short-listed nominations for the 25th National Dance Awards (#NDA25). The National Dance Awards have been organised each year of this … [Read more...] about The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
Winners of the 44th edition of the Franco Abbiati Music Critics’ Prize
Best Production: Ermione by the Rossini Opera FestivalBest Conductor: Emmanuel TjeknavorianBest Voices: soprano Mariangela Sicilia and mezzo-soprano Cecilia Molinari The commission for the 44th … [Read more...] about Winners of the 44th edition of the Franco Abbiati Music Critics’ Prize
Review: The Bloom Prize with Stav Struz Boutros, Leïla Ka, and Wang Yeu-Kwn
Graham Watts sums up The Bloom Prize 2025 with works from Israel (Stav Struz Boutros’ Sepia), France (Leïla Ka’s Maldonne) and Taiwan (Beings by Wang Yeu-Kwn). TitleStav Struz Boutros: SepiaLeïla Ka: … [Read more...] about Review: The Bloom Prize with Stav Struz Boutros, Leïla Ka, and Wang Yeu-Kwn
Photo Gallery: The Prix de Lausanne Prize Winners 2025
85 out of the 86 initially selected candidates have participated in the 2025 Prix de Lausanne and 20 of them reached the Finals that took place today, at the Beaulieu Theatre in Lausanne. The … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: The Prix de Lausanne Prize Winners 2025
[Review] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024
Matthew Paluch watches English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024 and reveals this year's winners. TitleEmerging Dancer Award 2024CompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024
The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
On 29 October Jann Parry saw RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 The competition formerly known as the (Adeline) Genée returned to London after a hiatus because of Covid … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) presented the final of its Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 last night at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. The Fonteyn competition is the pinnacle … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
The Fonteyn 2023 – RAD’s The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) will mount The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (The Fonteyn) from 22-29 October 2023 in London – it will be the first in-person The Fonteyn competition … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn 2023 – RAD’s The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition
Prix de Lausanne 2023 winners announced
The Prix de Lausanne 2023 Finals have just concluded at the Beaulieu Theatre and through live streaming. Millán de Benito from Spain and Fabrizzio Ulloa Cornejo from Mexico were the joint … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2023 winners announced
Ferruccio Furlanetto awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal
Immediately following the opening performance of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin on 25 September, Italian bass Ferruccio Furlanetto, who sang the role of Prince Gremin, was presented with the San … [Read more...] about Ferruccio Furlanetto awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal
Prix de Lausanne 2022 – seven winners announced
Thousands of spectators have followed the Prix de Lausanne 2022 Finals at the Auditorium Stravinski and online through live streaming. Among the 20 Finalists, seven were awarded a scholarship allowing … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2022 – seven winners announced
Italy’s dance magazine Danza & Danza names winners of 2021 awards
The leading dance magazine in Italy, Danza & Danza, has announced its annual awards and, like last year, they are somewhat modified to include streams and videos of dance that have become new ways … [Read more...] about Italy’s dance magazine Danza & Danza names winners of 2021 awards
The Dying Swans Project is a finalist for a Rose d’Or Award 2021
It has been announced that The Dying Swans Project is a finalist for a Rose d'Or Award 2021 in the Arts category. The Rose d'Or Awards, formerly known as The Golden Rose of Montreux, are considered … [Read more...] about The Dying Swans Project is a finalist for a Rose d’Or Award 2021
Positano Premia la Danza dedicated to Carla Fracci
Positano Premia la Danza is an award ceremony followed by a gala that has been held almost every year for almost half a century – next year marks its 50th edition. The Sirenusas islands (more … [Read more...] about Positano Premia la Danza dedicated to Carla Fracci
UK’s National Dance Awards announced
This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced
Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced
The nominees for the 21st National Dance Awards 2021 have been announced by the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the announcement of awards and award … [Read more...] about Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced
DANZA&DANZA names the winners of its 2020 Awards
Italy's DANZA&DANZA magazine has announced its prize winners for 2020 with artists and productions from Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro dell'Opera in Rome, Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, Opéra … [Read more...] about DANZA&DANZA names the winners of its 2020 Awards
Danza&Danza Awards 2019 announced
The critics of the Italian magazine Danza&Danza (which also has an edition in English) huddle together at the beginning of each year to decided the ‘best’ of the previous year in Italian dance and … [Read more...] about Danza&Danza Awards 2019 announced
Daniel McCormick is announced winner of English National Ballet’s 2018 Emerging Dancer Award
Daniel McCormick was announced as winner of English National Ballet's 2018 Emerging Dancer Award last night. Having performed a pas de deux from Le Corsaire, with partner Francesca Velicu, … [Read more...] about Daniel McCormick is announced winner of English National Ballet’s 2018 Emerging Dancer Award
Daniela Barcellona collects Olivier Awards for Semiramide
Daniela Barcellona and Joyce DiDonato have won Olivier Awards for Best Achievement in Opera for their roles in The Royal Opera House's production of Semiramide. Semiramide was also the winner of Best … [Read more...] about Daniela Barcellona collects Olivier Awards for Semiramide
Dance Oscars 2017 are awarded in Rome
The ceremony for the first edition of the Oscar della Danza has been held at Cinecittà World in Rome. In Italy, there are the David di Donatello awards for cinema, the Italian Musical Awards, the … [Read more...] about Dance Oscars 2017 are awarded in Rome
Benois de la Danse winners 2017 – Pite, Pagliero, Riccetto, Haydée, Rodkin, Marchand
Last night, on the Bolshoi’s Historical Stage, the recipients of the Benois de la Danse prizes for 2017 were announced. Crystal Pite won the prize for Best Choreographer for The Seasons’ Canon, … [Read more...] about Benois de la Danse winners 2017 – Pite, Pagliero, Riccetto, Haydée, Rodkin, Marchand
MAB Dance Competition in its 8th year unveils new talents
The dance competition MAB (Maria Antonietta Berlusconi), now in its eighth year, has become an important date on the ballet calendar both in Italy and beyond. It is also a ‘get-together’ and … [Read more...] about MAB Dance Competition in its 8th year unveils new talents
Composer György Kurtág celebrates his 91st birthday, and 70th wedding anniversary, with a Borletti-Buitoni Trust award
Today, Hungarian composer György Kurtág is celebrating his 91st birthday, and also his 70th wedding anniversary. He and his pianist wife, Márta, have been presented with a Borletti-Buitoni Trust … [Read more...] about Composer György Kurtág celebrates his 91st birthday, and 70th wedding anniversary, with a Borletti-Buitoni Trust award
Kevin O’Hare interview: It’s an exciting time for The Royal Ballet
This is an exciting time for The Royal Ballet, which has been on a roll for several years with an enthusiastic public for the sold-out performances at the Royal Opera House, the extremely popular live … [Read more...] about Kevin O’Hare interview: It’s an exciting time for The Royal Ballet