The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of choreographer Merce Cunningham with heritage works, international dance companies and a world premiere by Pam Tanowitz Programme 1 - The Royal BalletThursday 10 – Friday 11 October, Linbury TheatreCross Currents / Monotones II / Pam TanowitzProgramme 2 – Dance Umbrella: The Future Bursts InThursday … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of Merce Cunningham
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Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet
Johan Kobborg asked David Umenoto to design the sets for his Romeo and Juliet which has its world premiere in Verona’s vast Arena on 26 August. The commission came about after Kobborg had seen an exhibition of Umenoto’s sculptures:His works are contemporary but respect the past – you can feel the importance of memory yet there is a profound break with it. After seeing his … [Read more...] about Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet
Today English National Ballet dancers started rehearsing in their new home
Today, 13 August 2019, English National Ballet dancers arrived at the Company’s new building on London City Island, Canning Town, to begin rehearsals for their 70th Anniversary Season.The new building is home to seven full-sized rehearsal studios as well as the five-storey, state-of-the-art Production Studio which is fitted with a fly tower allowing for productions to be … [Read more...] about Today English National Ballet dancers started rehearsing in their new home
Russian ballet star Vladimir Derevianko on Rome Ballet’s Eleonora Abbagnato
Vladimir Derevianko, Russian dancer, coach, choreographer, company director, and TV panellist, has an international understanding of dance and, being that he is based in Rome, is ideally positioned to see the recent problems at Rome Opera Ballet objectively.He left an interview with Adnkronos, the news agency that first published the letter from the trade unions representing … [Read more...] about Russian ballet star Vladimir Derevianko on Rome Ballet’s Eleonora Abbagnato
Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Of course, it was not a simple path and fraught with difficulties, which put everyone to the test, but which allowed the theatre to achieve undeniable results.After the surprising accusations from the unions representing the dancers at the Rome Opera Ballet about Eleonora Abbagnato’s bad behaviour, she has decided that it is time to speak out and put forward her side of the … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti is Mercutio in the Kobborg-Polunin-Cojocaru Romeo and Juliet
On the 26 August, there will be a single performance only of Johan Kobborg’s new production of Romeo and Juliet with Sergei Polunin and Alina Cojocaru in the title roles. But when the theatre in Verona’s vast Arena with 30,000 seats it is the equivalent of a 15-performance run in an opera house.Joining them on stage will be The Royal Ballet’s First Soloist, Valentino … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti is Mercutio in the Kobborg-Polunin-Cojocaru Romeo and Juliet
Eleonora Abbagnato in Rome: “She should be rewarded with applause”
The recent letter sent by unions representing the dancers at the Rome Opera Ballet complaining about the “disrespectful” behaviour of its director, Eleonora Abbagnato, has sparked much discussion – mainly in Italian – on social media. There have been many indignant tut-tutters, scandalised (often in quite colourful language) by the goings-on in Rome, yet only one side of the … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato in Rome: “She should be rewarded with applause”
Rome Opera Ballet dancers accuse director Eleonora Abbagnato of “disrespectful” behaviour
Unions representing the dancers at Rome Opera Ballet have sent a letter to the directors of the Rome Opera House complaining about the “disrespectful” behaviour of the director of the ballet company, Eleonora Abbagnato, and her “attitude”. The Italian news agency Adnkronos printed the letter in full.The company, which gave its last performance of Romeo and Juliet at the … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet dancers accuse director Eleonora Abbagnato of “disrespectful” behaviour
Rock ballet ‘SHINE Pink Floyd Moon’ by Micha van Hoecke tours Italy’s open air festivals
Belgian choreographer, Micha van Hoecke, has collaborated extensively with conductor Riccardo Muti over the years, providing choreography for operas when the Maestro was head of La Scala, and then later in Rome when Muti took over at the Rome Opera for a short time. The association also brought him to the Ravenna Festival, founded and run by Muti’s wife, Cristina Mazzavillani, … [Read more...] about Rock ballet ‘SHINE Pink Floyd Moon’ by Micha van Hoecke tours Italy’s open air festivals
English National Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2019-2020 season
Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, announced promotions within the company and new joiners (and leavers) for the 2019-2020 season.PromotionsThe following promotions have been made within the Company:Aitor Arrieta, Katja Khaniukova and Ken Saruhashi have been promoted to First Soloist.Julia Conway, Daniel McCormick and Erik Woolhouse have been … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2019-2020 season