Scottish Ballet’s double bill, Twice-Born, presents works by two of the most exciting choreographers working today: a new work by Olivier Award-winning Dickson Mbi, and the UK premiere of Schachmatt … [Read more...] about Scottish Ballet’s Twice-Born double bill in rehearsal
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SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC
As New York City Ballet launches its 75th Anniversary Season, the company will present SlowDancing/NYCB, a large-scale video installation by artist David Michalek, that will be displayed each night … [Read more...] about SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC
There’s a new Nutcracker in town – Drew McOnie’s vision will open at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
The world premiere production of The McOnie Company’s Nutcracker will open at London’s new venue the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club at the Southbank Centre on Saturday 4 November 2023 and will run until 6 … [Read more...] about There’s a new Nutcracker in town – Drew McOnie’s vision will open at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
Casting announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 18–29 was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. Ticket sales open on Wednesday 6 … [Read more...] about Casting announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season
After the Bolshoi, Jacopo Tissi joins Dutch National Ballet
Jacopo Tissi has been offered a contract as principal dancer with the Dutch National Ballet (Het Nationale Ballet) in Amsterdam. He left the same position at the Bolshoi Theatre in 2022 after Russia … [Read more...] about After the Bolshoi, Jacopo Tissi joins Dutch National Ballet
Rocchetta Grand Jeté – Royal Ballet dancers among the Italian vines
This weekend – 26 and 27 August – sees Steven McRae, Sarah Lamb, Matthew Ball, Mayara Magri, Ryoichi Hirano, Anna Rose O'Sullivan, Laura Morera, and other members of The Royal Ballet, in a gala … [Read more...] about Rocchetta Grand Jeté – Royal Ballet dancers among the Italian vines
London’s Coronet Theatre – international season of dance with 5 UK or World premieres
This Autumn, London’s Coronet Theatre presents 5 UK or World premieres in a season of dance from Korea, France, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Spain and the UK. The season features companies that merge … [Read more...] about London’s Coronet Theatre – international season of dance with 5 UK or World premieres
[Review] Kammerballetten – contemporary dance in Copenhagen
Matthew Paluch sees Kammerballetten at the studio theatre of the Copenhagen Opera House TitleKammerballetten CompanyTrio Vitruvi / KammerballettenVenueTakkelloftet, The Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] Kammerballetten – contemporary dance in Copenhagen
[Review and Photos] Yellowstone International Arts Festival – the most unique gala I have experienced
Graham Watts sees 'Stars on the Yellowstone' in Montana TitleStars on the YellowstoneCompanyYellowstone International Arts FestivalVenueYellowstone Hot Springs and Resort, Paradise Valley, … [Read more...] about [Review and Photos] Yellowstone International Arts Festival – the most unique gala I have experienced
The BalletBoyz return to London with an ambitious project: England on Fire
The BalletBoyz return to the stage this winter with England on Fire at Sadler’s Wells from Wednesday 8 - Saturday 11 November 2023. England on Fire is inspired by the artbook of the same name … [Read more...] about The BalletBoyz return to London with an ambitious project: England on Fire
[Review and Photos] La Cage aux Folles in Regent’s Park – Magnifique!
Matthew Paluch sees La Cage aux Folles in the open air TitleLa Cage aux Folles CompanyRegent's Park Open Air TheatreVenueRegent's Park Open Air Theatre, LondonDate9 August 2023ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review and Photos] La Cage aux Folles in Regent’s Park – Magnifique!
The Royal Ballet announces casting until March 2024
The Royal Ballet has announced casting until – wait for it – March 2024! Wonderful news for those who need to plan months in advance to arrange work leave, flights and accommodation. Casting … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces casting until March 2024
Scientists join with the Royal Ballet School to unlock advances in performance science
“Elite dancers face similar physical challenges to those of elite athletes, and it's essential that they possess the physical preparedness necessary to withstand the associated stresses.” Dr Louis … [Read more...] about Scientists join with the Royal Ballet School to unlock advances in performance science
[Review] Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet returns to London – drama, trauma and fake blood
Matthew Paluch sees Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet in London TitleRomeo and JulietCompanyNew AdventuresVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate4 August 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch In the words of Celine … [Read more...] about [Review] Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet returns to London – drama, trauma and fake blood
[Review] Snifters, anyone? The Australian Ballet brings Jewels to London
Jonathan Gray sees Jewels with The Australian Ballet at The Royal Opera House TitleJewelsCompanyThe Australian BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate2 August 2023ReviewerJonathan Gray This … [Read more...] about [Review] Snifters, anyone? The Australian Ballet brings Jewels to London
[Review] Hong Kong Soul in London: a mixed bag… nakedness, flatness, greatness
I’m wary of search engines and surveillance as I write this piece, but it’s difficult to talk about anything without a soupçon of context. Hong Kong has been in the news much of late, largely … [Read more...] about [Review] Hong Kong Soul in London: a mixed bag… nakedness, flatness, greatness
[Review] Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends in the English countryside, come rain or shine
Graham Watts sees Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House, UK TitleÉtoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & FriendsCompanyThe Covent Garden Dance CompanyVenueHatch House, … [Read more...] about [Review] Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends in the English countryside, come rain or shine
Greenwich Dance’s podcast with Nicholas Hytner: Arts Funding in Crisis
Talking Moves podcast returns with a one-off special: Arts Funding in Crisis with Nicholas Hytner and Tarek Iskander Tomorrow, Friday 28 July 2023, Greenwich Dance releases a one-off special of its … [Read more...] about Greenwich Dance’s podcast with Nicholas Hytner: Arts Funding in Crisis
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
Northern Ballet’s “Generations” with Tiler Peck premiere to come to London
Northern Ballet will present a triple bill of works in its hometown, Leeds, this September, followed by a run at Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre in October. The programme features a world … [Read more...] about Northern Ballet’s “Generations” with Tiler Peck premiere to come to London
American Ballet Theatre announces 2023 Fall Season in New York
American Ballet Theatre's Fall Season offers three programmes featuring seven ballets including the return of Petite Mort, Études, and Ballet Imperial at The David H. Koch Theater from 18-29 October … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre announces 2023 Fall Season in New York
[Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance at The Royal Opera House TitleThe Royal Ballet School Summer PerformanceCompanyThe Royal Ballet SchoolVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
[Review] Romeo and Juliet at La Scala with Alice Mariani and Nicola Del Freo
“We didn't need dialogue. We had faces,” said Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. One of the striking aspects of the final cast to be seen during the run of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet at La … [Read more...] about [Review] Romeo and Juliet at La Scala with Alice Mariani and Nicola Del Freo
Meet the 24 graduating Royal Ballet School students – 100% leave with contracts
All 24 of the pre-professional students at The Royal Ballet School [meet them below] have won contracts for the upcoming season which will take them to Canada and many US cities, to Finland, Denmark, … [Read more...] about Meet the 24 graduating Royal Ballet School students – 100% leave with contracts
[Interview] Agnese Di Clemente – La Scala’s newest Juliet is from Verona
One of the most interesting talents at La Scala is the prettily named dancer Agnese Di Clemente, a soloist with the proportions of music box ballerina – petite and graceful. The 27-year-old comes … [Read more...] about [Interview] Agnese Di Clemente – La Scala’s newest Juliet is from Verona
[Review] Black Beauty – United We Dance International at Sadler’s Wells
Graham Watts sees United We Dance International's Black Beauty TitleBlack BeautyCompanyUnited We Dance InternationalVenueLilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells, LondonDate9 July 2023ReviewerGraham … [Read more...] about [Review] Black Beauty – United We Dance International at Sadler’s Wells
[Review] English National Ballet School 2023 Summer Performances
Jann Parry sees English National Ballet School's Summer Performance TitleMixed ProgrammeCompanyEnglish National Ballet SchoolVenuePeacock Theatre, LondonDate8 July 2023ReviewerJann Parry English … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet School 2023 Summer Performances
[Review] Soirée Rachmaninoff – a sophisticated evening of music and dance at the Ravenna Festival
A sophisticated and poised evening of music and dance was proposed by Daniele Cipriani Entertainment for the Ravenna Festival 2023, having first been seen a couple of days earlier at the Nervi … [Read more...] about [Review] Soirée Rachmaninoff – a sophisticated evening of music and dance at the Ravenna Festival
[Review] Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in Alma – this review could be two words long: Holy $#!+
Matthew Paluch sees Sara Baras in Alma, part of the 2023 Flamenco Festival at Sadler's Wells TitleAlmaCompanyBallet Flamenco Sara BarasVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate6 June 2023ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in Alma – this review could be two words long: Holy $#!+
The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, new joiners and leavers
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O'Hare, has announced the promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2023/24 Season. The dancers have been on spectacular form during the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, new joiners and leavers
