Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, Sala Santa Cecilia, Rome – 20 and 21 March These are times of conflict, and Les Étoiles – the international dance gala curated by Daniele Cipriani – … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles gala in Rome 2026: A Bridge for Peace… but without Zakharova
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Review: ASTITVA with Jaivant Patel Company – a choreography of power and beauty
Graham Watts sees the Jaivant Patel Company, which has stamped an indelible – and unique – mark on the British contemporary dance scene. TitleASTITVA CompanyJaivant Patel CompanyVenueThe Place, … [Read more...] about Review: ASTITVA with Jaivant Patel Company – a choreography of power and beauty
Interview: Hannah O’Neill, Paris Opera Ballet Étoile, to debut with The Royal Ballet
Paris Opéra Ballet Étoile Hannah O’Neill will make her debut with The Royal Ballet in London as Giselle. Lily Hyde talked with her a few days before her first performance. In a dazzling run of … [Read more...] about Interview: Hannah O’Neill, Paris Opera Ballet Étoile, to debut with The Royal Ballet
Review: Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends – an assembly of fabulous artists
Jonathan Gray sees Tiler Peck's Turn It Out – to see such a diverse array of dancing talent in one evening was wonderful. TitleThe Barre Project, Blake Works II | Thousandth Orange | Swift Arrow | … [Read more...] about Review: Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends – an assembly of fabulous artists
Review: Lithuanian National Ballet’s triple bill, Bodies and Codes
Graham Watts appreciates the confident, vigorous flair of the Lithuanian National Ballet's performance of works by Wayne McGregor, Iván Pérez and Krzysztof Pastor. TitleBodies and … [Read more...] about Review: Lithuanian National Ballet’s triple bill, Bodies and Codes
Review: Last and First Men with Neon Dance – a great deal of patience is required
Graham Watts sees Last and First Men and finds that the extreme slow pace of the choreography tends towards tedium after the initial fascination has worn thin. TitleLast and First MenCompanyNeon … [Read more...] about Review: Last and First Men with Neon Dance – a great deal of patience is required
Review: Scottish Ballet’s Mary Queen of Scots – celebrating Scots and Ballet
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Mary Queen of Scots, a new and intriguing work from Scottish Ballet. TitleMary Queen of ScotsCompanyScottish BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate5 March … [Read more...] about Review: Scottish Ballet’s Mary Queen of Scots – celebrating Scots and Ballet
Review: Ballet Black’s 25th Anniversary – a timely, powerful, inspiring, honest show of dance
Lucía Piquero sees Ballet Black celebrating its 25th anniversary – these dancers are powerful people, powerful presences, honest and human... We cannot ask for more in the world of dance. Title…all … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Black’s 25th Anniversary – a timely, powerful, inspiring, honest show of dance
Interview: Ivan Putrov on the Dance for Ukraine gala at the Royal Academy of Dance
On Saturday 21 March at 2pm, the Royal Academy of Dance will host a Dance for Ukraine event. Darcey Bussell, President of the Royal Academy of Dance, and Ivan Putrov will present a special ballet … [Read more...] about Interview: Ivan Putrov on the Dance for Ukraine gala at the Royal Academy of Dance
Interview: Instagram’s Ballet Moods – saying it like it is
There's a certain kind of laughter that can't be replicated – it's part shock/part humour. Enter the room Ballet Moods; an Instagram account that's been saying it like it is for the past … [Read more...] about Interview: Instagram’s Ballet Moods – saying it like it is
Review: Mayara Magri’s ‘revelatory’ debut as Giselle with Matthew Ball and The Royal Ballet
Lily Hyde sees Mayara Magri’s debut as Giselle and thinks it ‘will go on to be regarded as timeless and perennial as Wright’s ballet itself’. TitleGiselleCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Ballet … [Read more...] about Review: Mayara Magri’s ‘revelatory’ debut as Giselle with Matthew Ball and The Royal Ballet
The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2026–2027 Season at Lyric Opera House
The Joffrey Ballet’s 2026-2027 season includes the premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Sleeping Beauty, and the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier’s ballet Liliom. Ashley Wheater, Artistic … [Read more...] about The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2026–2027 Season at Lyric Opera House
Ryan Tomash Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet announced today that Ryan Tomash has been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic … [Read more...] about Ryan Tomash Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
Review: La Bayadère in Rome with Iana Salenko and Bakhtiyar Adamzhan
Marta Mele sees the bright colours and the tragedy of unattainable love in La Bayadère at Rome Opera House with Iana Salenko and Bakhtiyar Adamzhan. TitleLa BayadèreCompanyRome Opera … [Read more...] about Review: La Bayadère in Rome with Iana Salenko and Bakhtiyar Adamzhan
Review: Dutch National Ballet’s triple bill – Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos
Matthew Paluch sees Dutch National Ballet in Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos – we lucked out with the brilliant casting. TitlePaquita | Carmen | 5 TangosCompanyDutch National BalletVenueHet … [Read more...] about Review: Dutch National Ballet’s triple bill – Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos
Review: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates American Icons of dance with works by Arpino, Graham, Joffrey and Tetley
Scott C Morgan sees a programme of American Icons of dance with The Joffrey Ballet – this US arts institution is a global dance treasure. TitleAmerican IconsCompanyThe Joffrey BalletVenueLyric Opera … [Read more...] about Review: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates American Icons of dance with works by Arpino, Graham, Joffrey and Tetley
Review: Coco Chanel with National Ballet of Brno – an excellent biographical ballet
Graham Watts sees National Ballet of Brno in Mário Radačovský’s Coco Chanel, a work of moving and poignant intensity. TitleCoco Chanel CompanyNational Ballet of BrnoVenueMahen Theatre, Brno, Czech … [Read more...] about Review: Coco Chanel with National Ballet of Brno – an excellent biographical ballet
Review: Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala – thrilling in its eccentricity
Graham Spicer sees Rudolf Nureyev's The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala with an electrifying Martina Arduino as Aurora. TitleThe Sleeping BeautyCompanyBallet of La ScalaVenueTeatro alla Scala, MilanDate9 … [Read more...] about Review: Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala – thrilling in its eccentricity
The Porselli ballet boutique next to La Scala closes after 55 years
The historic Porselli shop on Via Filodrammatici, opposite La Scala’s artists’ entrance, has closed after 55 years – yet another piece of Milan’s cultural fabric has quietly disappeared. The … [Read more...] about The Porselli ballet boutique next to La Scala closes after 55 years
Hofesh Shechter is awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture
The Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This prestigious … [Read more...] about Hofesh Shechter is awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture
Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Matthew Paluch sees Jan Martens' KID IN A CANDY SHOP and Marcos Morau's Horses with Nederlands Dans Theater – dancers of unquestionable commitment and style. TitleWildsong – KID IN A CANDY SHOP | … [Read more...] about Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet
Georgina Butler sees London's Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – an outstanding international cast of elite dancers from top-tier companies with a UK premiere and two world premieres. TitleBallet Icons Gala … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet
Cory Stearns to retire from American Ballet Theatre
Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season. He will perform the title role … [Read more...] about Cory Stearns to retire from American Ballet Theatre
Anna Razzi, former étoile of La Scala Ballet, has died at 85
The dancer and ballet director Anna Razzi has died at the age of 85. She was honorary president and director of the ballet company at Teatro San Carlo in Naples from 2006 to 2009, and was well … [Read more...] about Anna Razzi, former étoile of La Scala Ballet, has died at 85
English National Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season – A Season to ‘Feel More’
English National Ballet’s 2026-2027 season “opens up the possibilities of ballet, offering more ways to discover, feel and engage with ballet, on stage and beyond”. English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season – A Season to ‘Feel More’
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
Review: Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell in The Royal Ballet’s Giselle
Jonathan Gray sees Marianela Nuñez (sincerity that touches the heart) and William Bracewell (magnificent dancing and partnering) in Peter Wright's Giselle. TitleGiselleCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell in The Royal Ballet’s Giselle
Review: The Royal Ballet revives Glen Tetley’s Pierrot Lunaire
Graham Watts sees Marcelino Sambé, Mayara Magri and Matthew Ball in Pierrot Lunaire, celebrating Glen Tetley’s centenary. TitlePierrot LunaireCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, The Royal … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet revives Glen Tetley’s Pierrot Lunaire
Review: TUTU with Chicos Mambo – a huge disappointment
Jonathan Gray sees Chicos Mambo – I had so wanted to enjoy TUTU but, sadly, the whole thing barely raised a smile from me. TitleTUTUCompanyChicos MamboVenueSadler’s Wells East, LondonDate11 February … [Read more...] about Review: TUTU with Chicos Mambo – a huge disappointment
Review: Tanztheater Wuppertal’s Sweet Mambo… Oh, dear Pina, I fear we are lost
Lucía Piquero sees Tanztheater Wuppertal in Pina Bausch's Sweet Mambo, showing the best and worst of us… and we love it. TitleSweet MamboCompanyTanztheater WuppertalVenueSadler's Wells Theatre, … [Read more...] about Review: Tanztheater Wuppertal’s Sweet Mambo… Oh, dear Pina, I fear we are lost