Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 10th-anniversary performance of Men in Motion TitleMen in MotionCompanyIvan Putrov's Men in MotionVenueThe London ColiseumDate6 November 2022ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on
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[Photo album] Carla Fracci’s Giselle in Rome with Susanna Salvi and Michele Satriano
Rome Opera Ballet’s Giselle is dedicated to Carla Fracci and is the last ballet of the 2021-2022 season in the capital. It is the choreographic version she created in 2004 while she was director of … [Read more...] about [Photo album] Carla Fracci’s Giselle in Rome with Susanna Salvi and Michele Satriano
[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill 'Into the Music': Kylián's Forgotten Land; Runacre-Temple's Hotel; Scholz's The Seventh Symphony TitleInto the … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’
[Review] Carla Fracci’s Giselle in Rome – Natalia Osipova kneeling at the altar of emotional honesty
In honour of Carla Fracci, who died last year, Rome Opera Ballet has restaged her version of Giselle, which was mounted in 2004 during her time as director of the company (2000-2010). The production … [Read more...] about [Review] Carla Fracci’s Giselle in Rome – Natalia Osipova kneeling at the altar of emotional honesty
La Scala and Manuel Legris pay tribute to Patricia Ruanne
The Teatro alla Scala and ballet company join the mourning in the dance world for the passing of Patricia Ruanne, a great performer and maître de ballet. She was entrusted with important … [Read more...] about La Scala and Manuel Legris pay tribute to Patricia Ruanne
Ballerina and coach Patricia Ruanne has died at 77
Patricia Ruanne was born in Leeds in the north of England in 1945, and studied at the Royal Ballet School from the age of 13, joining the Royal Ballet in 1962 where she became principal in 1969. She … [Read more...] about Ballerina and coach Patricia Ruanne has died at 77
[Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death
Guest author Jonathan Gray looks at Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling in London and Paris TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal Ballet / Paris Opéra BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, London / Palais Garnier, … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death
The Bolshoi Theatre’s Ballet Day online
The Russian theatres will not be taking part in World Ballet Day on 2 November, but The Bolshoi Theatre will host its annual live stream of dance on its YouTube channel on the eve of World Ballet … [Read more...] about The Bolshoi Theatre’s Ballet Day online
[Review] Oona Doherty’s ‘Navy Blue’: “a properly brilliant piece”
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Oona Doherty’s ‘Navy Blue’ in London TitleNavy BlueCompanyOona DohertyVenueSadler's Wells Theatre, LondonDate21 October 2022ReviewerMatthew Paluch Oona is the … [Read more...] about [Review] Oona Doherty’s ‘Navy Blue’: “a properly brilliant piece”
Dancing Times to sell its collection of 35,000 photographs
Dancing Times, founded in 1910 by Philip J S Richardson, ceased publication in September 2022 following an unbroken 112-year history and is now looking for the right buyer for its collection of 35,000 … [Read more...] about Dancing Times to sell its collection of 35,000 photographs
Les Étoiles 2023 – the cast of the annual Rome dance gala is announced
Producer Daniele Cipriani’s annual international gala of dance returns to Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica on 28 (eve) and 29 January (mat, eve) 2023. “Virtuosismi in volo e sulle punte” … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles 2023 – the cast of the annual Rome dance gala is announced
[Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black in 'Say it Loud' and 'Black Sun'. TitleSay it Loud and Black SunCompanyBallet BlackVenueLinbury Theatre, LondonDate19 October … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House
[Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet
Guest author Matthew Paluch reviews the opening night of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage, her first full-length ballet for The Royal Ballet. TitleLight of PassageCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet
Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere
The curtain has just gone down on the opening night – 18 October 2022 – of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage. Pite has returned to The Royal Ballet to transform her shorter work Flight Pattern into a … [Read more...] about Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere
[Review] Seen in Milan: the very best and absolute worst of contemporary dance
The annual MilanOltre Festival of contemporary dance at Milan’s Teatro Elfo Puccini, which has three performance spaces, has presented some of the best dance seen in this city over the past decade, … [Read more...] about [Review] Seen in Milan: the very best and absolute worst of contemporary dance
The Australian Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to audiences worldwide
Free tickets for lucky Gramilano newsletter subscribers After 19 years, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet returns to The Australian Ballet and will be live streamed from Arts Centre Melbourne to … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to audiences worldwide
#WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance
#WorldBalletDay 2022 will be the biggest yet with over 60 companies, from 6 continents, coming together online on Wednesday 2 November 2022 to celebrate dance. The line-up of participating … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance
[Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling
The Royal Ballet’s long run of Mayerling proceeds with many debuts, including that of Fumi Kaneko who will be dancing Countess Larisch for the first time on 21 October. There are many other debuts … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling
[Review] German Cornejo’s Tango After Dark: sizzling passion and pyrotechnic lifts
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees German Cornejo's Tango After Dark in London If anyone mentions Astor Piazzolla I'm there in a flash. This has to do partly with wonderful argot memories of … [Read more...] about [Review] German Cornejo’s Tango After Dark: sizzling passion and pyrotechnic lifts
[Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
Guest author Jonathan Gray sees New York City Ballet’s Episodes and Vienna Waltzes in New York. TitleAll Balanchine II – Episodes / Vienna WaltzesCompanyNew York City BalletVenueDavid H Koch … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
How MacMillan shapes Rudolf’s women – The Royal Ballet in Mayerling
Guest author Matthew Paluch watches The Royal Ballet in Mayerling and ponders on how the six main female characters shape Crown Prince Rudolf and his demise. People always complain that ballet … [Read more...] about How MacMillan shapes Rudolf’s women – The Royal Ballet in Mayerling
La Scala Ballet’s full and empty houses – Covid or cash?
Recently at La Scala in Milan, I’ve heard many people saying that they are not booking in advance anymore as there are always discounted tickets on the day of the performance. Pre-Covid, this only … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet’s full and empty houses – Covid or cash?
[Review] Alexander Whitley Dance Company’s Anti-Body – dance theatre for the inquisitive mind
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Alexander Whitley's Anti-Body "…life in a disembodied form…" Where are we? James Bond baddie rhetoric? The new Christopher Nolan blockbuster tagline? No, we're … [Read more...] about [Review] Alexander Whitley Dance Company’s Anti-Body – dance theatre for the inquisitive mind
Ten leading Bolshoi dancers suspended
Leading Bolshoi dancers have been suspended from upcoming performances in Moscow after participating in a gala in Uzbekistan. On their day off, the dancers were in Tashkent, the capital, at the … [Read more...] about Ten leading Bolshoi dancers suspended
Royal Opera House Stream goes live with 130 titles
The Royal Opera House has launched a streaming service that offers 45 performances from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera’s archives. Together with these are also 85 behind-the-scenes features, … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House Stream goes live with 130 titles
[Review] Pithecanthropus erectus: A celebration of nakedness and freedom
TitlePithecanthropus erectusCompanyCompagnia Abbondanza/BertoniVenueTeatro Elfo Puccini, Milan [Festival MilanOltre]Date30 September 2022ReviewerGraham Spicer Four naked male dancers; a … [Read more...] about [Review] Pithecanthropus erectus: A celebration of nakedness and freedom
[Review] An avalanche of debuts in Onegin at La Scala
TitleOneginCompanyLa Scala BalletVenueTeatro alla Scala, MilanDate22 and 26 September 2022ReviewerGraham Spicer Photos with Nicola Del Freo and Vittoria Valerio are featured in an album … [Read more...] about [Review] An avalanche of debuts in Onegin at La Scala
[Review] Korea’s Dolpagu company presents XXL Leotard, the story of a boy’s leotard fascination
TitleXXL Leotard and Anna Sui Hand MirrorCompanyDolpagu VenueThe Coronet TheatreDate29 September 2022ReviewerMatthew Paluch Can you feel it? Can you feel the ppalli-ppalli of the Hallyu? Need … [Read more...] about [Review] Korea’s Dolpagu company presents XXL Leotard, the story of a boy’s leotard fascination
Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
Studio Wayne McGregor has announced four world premieres, two European premieres, five revivals, and celebrations for 30 years of Company Wayne McGregor Wayne McGregorbrings Margaret Atwood’s … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling in 1978, and now live in cinemas
The Royal Ballet opens its 2022-2023 cinema season with Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, marking 30 years since the choreographer’s death in 1992. It will be broadcast on opening night, Wednesday 5 … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling in 1978, and now live in cinemas
