Emma Maguire is a Soloist of The Royal Ballet. She lost her mother, Ann, a teacher, when she was stabbed to death in front of her class by a 15-year-old pupil at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds. Her murder, which shocked the entire UK, was in 2014. Emma and her family have admirably turned this horrific happening into something positive by creating the Ann Maguire … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet ballerina stages starry gala in memory of her mother
charity
New York dancers come together for the 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer plus special all-male event
The American Cancer Society – Our Mission is to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer! – is staging its 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer. Erin Fogarty Bittner, who is the Programming Director at Manhattan Youth Ballet, and Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet, who have both lost parents to the disease, founded Dance … [Read more...] about New York dancers come together for the 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer plus special all-male event
La Scala and the artists of La traviata donate proceeds to earthquake victims
La traviata returns to La Scala in Liliana Cavani’s beautiful 1990 production with sets by three-time Oscar winner Dante Ferretti, and the sumptuous costumes of Gabriella Pescucci. As always, the run is sold out. However, the artists involved have agreed with the theatre in giving the proceeds for a special preview performance to help those affected by the devastating … [Read more...] about La Scala and the artists of La traviata donate proceeds to earthquake victims
Lawrence Brownlee diets for autism research in support of his son Caleb
Larry's September Weight Loss Challenge & Autism Fundraiser Lawrence Brownlee is asking his friends and colleagues to donate to autism research for every pound he loses during the month of September, in support of his son Caleb - CLICK HERE FOR INFO Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime … [Read more...] about Lawrence Brownlee diets for autism research in support of his son Caleb
Marianela Núñez and Thiago Soares… giving back
London's Royal Opera House is involved in lots of charitable work, and during a charitable event Royal Ballet principal dancer Thiago Soares was introduced to Richard Street, head of Street Kids in the UK. Street Kids is an organisation which believes that young people on the street have the potential to change their own lives. Over more than twenty years they have developed … [Read more...] about Marianela Núñez and Thiago Soares… giving back
Dionne Warwick & (what!) friends celebrate World Hunger Day in the Royal Albert Hall
Music icon Dionne Warwick returns to the Royal Albert Hall to lead an all-star lineup including Cliff Richard, Alexandra Burke, Boy George, Caro Emerald, Tony Hadley, Joe McElderry, Katie Melua, Mica Paris, Rumer and The London Community Gospel Choir. The gala is in aid of international development charity, The Hunger Project. In celebration of World Hunger Day 2012, and as … [Read more...] about Dionne Warwick & (what!) friends celebrate World Hunger Day in the Royal Albert Hall
Dionne Warwick, Cliff Richard, Alexandra Burke and Katie Melua among those singing for World Hunger Day 2012
At the end of May, London's Royal Albert Hall will host a gala concert for World Hunger Day 2012. The first World Hunger Day took place 15 months ago at the Apollo Victoria theatre with Dionne Warwick among a star-studded cast, and she is back to lend her support again to an event which will aid the work of The Hunger Project. This year she will be joined by Alexandra Burke, … [Read more...] about Dionne Warwick, Cliff Richard, Alexandra Burke and Katie Melua among those singing for World Hunger Day 2012
Raina Kabaivanska donates Roberto Capucci gowns for charity
One of opera's most elegant stars, Raina Kabaivanska, has donated a number of her concert gowns for a charity auction which starts today. The soprano, who will be 77 next month, has given many of her signature Roberto Capucci creations to E For People who are auctioning more than 10,000 items of clothing and accessories in this their 7th year. All proceeds from … [Read more...] about Raina Kabaivanska donates Roberto Capucci gowns for charity
Annie Lennox collects her OBE for charity work from the Queen
Annie Lennox has collected an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for her charity work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.The former Eurythmics singer, 56, said: "Its quite magical. Its really meaningful to me that its for charity work. "To get this acknowlegement means people are listening. Campaigning has been taking up a great deal of my commitment for quite a few … [Read more...] about Annie Lennox collects her OBE for charity work from the Queen
Gary Avis & Friends Gala
The Royal Ballet's Gary Avis is one of the patrons of the charity The Hunger Project. Here's what he has to say on their website: I was brought up to believe that we are all better off if we support one another. I’ve performed at many charity gigs over the years and it feels like the right thing to do. Why wouldn’t you want to use the talents you have to support a … [Read more...] about Gary Avis & Friends Gala