Review: Louise Lecavalier in Danses Vagabondes – death by a thousand cuts
Lydia Wharf sees the latest from Louise Lecavalier – She’s an icon. She owes you nothing. Yet somehow she gives you everything, in her own inimitable style.
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Interview: The Royal Ballet’s William Bracewell on his journey to Mayerling
Lily Hyde talks to William Bracewell about preparing to play Prince Rudolf in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling, his acting process, and an unlikely source of inspiration.
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(A few) International Dance Day events – 29 April 2026
Emails about many initiatives have arrived in gramilano’s inbox over the last few days for International Dance Day – 29 April 2026. Here is a selection.
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Review: Shobana Jeyasingh Dance in We Caliban, an ‘inventive, sideways look’ at The Tempest
Graham Watts sees Shobana Jeyasingh’s We Caliban – I would rather see fresh ideas than this continuing trope of reinventing Shakespeare.
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Review: Norwegian National Ballet in Tungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen – preserving identity
Graham Watts sees Tungrodd, a “softly expressive and powerfully expansive” semi-autobiographical work by Sámi choreographer Simone Grøtte from Northern Norway.
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Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
Matthew Paluch sees The Great Chevalier, in which the diva-ish Mr Chevalier shares the stage with his company’s Executive Director Simone Mousset, in a work often uncomfortably close to home.
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Review: Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote with Birmingham Royal Ballet – a frothy delight
Lily Hyde sees BRB’s Don Quixote and is impressed by the lead dancers, the orchestrations, and the design, though disappointed by the corps de ballet.
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Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
After his debut in the ballet Mayerling, The Royal Ballet’s Calvin Richardson spoke with Lily Hyde about his dream role and his career as Principal Dancer.
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Review: International Draft Works 2026 – an outstanding initiative by The Royal Ballet
Graham Watts sees International Draft Works – three distinctly memorable works among a satisfying, broad spectrum of ideas and styles.
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Review: Marianela Nuñez and Patricio Revé in the Norwegian National Ballet’s La Bayadère
Graham Watts sees La Bayadère in Oslo where two stellar dancers shared the stage with an excellent company.
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Review: Wayne McGregor’s Alchemies – changing expectations at The Royal Ballet
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Wayne McGregor: Alchemies with The Royal Ballet – This exhilarating triple bill is the very essence of alchemies of curiosity: absorbing, engaging, daring.
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Interview: Ulrik Birkkjaer on staging La Sylphide for San Francisco Ballet
Ulrik Birkkjaer talks to Ann Haskins about staging La Sylphide for San Francisco Ballet – port de bras, jumps and mime.
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San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
Ballet’s past, present, and future are explored in the 2026-2027 season, San Francisco Ballet announced this week.
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Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
Graham Watts sees James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight with Isabelle Evans – a rare opportunity to see them in a full-length show.
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The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The complete presentation, calendar and production details of the full Royal Ballet 2026-2027 Season.
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Review: Company of Elders – over-60s present a double bill with charisma, poignancy and comedy
Graham Watts sees the Company of Elders at Sadler’s Wells’ Elixir Festival, which champions performance by dancers of a certain age.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Sir Peter Wright’s Centenary with Gala Performance
Sir Peter Wright Centenary on 18 June will feature highlights from the director and choreographer’s most beloved works, and a return by Carlos Acosta.
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Les Étoiles 2026 in Milan 11-12 April with 2 new guests: Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont
Les Étoiles, the well-known gala format seen across Italy, returns to the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan this weekend – on 11 April at 9 pm and on 12 April at 5 pm.
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The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26).
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New York City Ballet announces 2026-27 Season with 5 world premieres
The 2026-27 21-week Season has 48 ballets, including 24 Works by NYCB Co-Founder George Balanchine and 5 Works by Co-Founding Choreographer Jerome Robbins.
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Review: Kontakthof – Echoes of ’78, Pina Bausch through the eyes of Meryl Tankard
Lily Hyde sees a reworked version of Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof with original cast members from 1978 – mired in the old, the show presents something remarkably new.
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Interview: American Ballet Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Clinton Luckett on Sylvia
Clinton Luckett spoke with Ann Haskins about the ABT ballerinas dancing Sylvia, Delibes’ music, and the challenges of the role created on Margot Fonteyn.
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Review: English National Ballet’s My First Ballet: Cinderella – moments of real magic
Lily Hyde sees My First Ballet: Cinderella, a production of an incredibly high standard for audience members of any age, with a strong calibre of dancing.
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Review: Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company in Solera – Spanish music and dance of the highest calibre
Jonathan Gray sees the Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company, a performance that ends with you wanting more from this wonderful array of artists.
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Review: William Bracewell gives a Shakespearean performance in his debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet
Lily Hyde sees William Bracewell’s debut in Mayerling – one of The Royal Ballet’s most intelligent dancers, a singular performer who evades comparison.
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Review: Calvin Richardson makes an expressive and beautifully danced debut in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling
Jonathan Gray sees Calvin Richardson’s debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet – Tall, elegantly proportioned, expressive and blessed with great physical strength.
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Review: Matthew Ball is riveting in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling
Jonathan Gray sees a myriad of fine performances on Mayerling’s opening night, but none finer than Matthew Ball in Laura Morera’s detailed revival for The Royal Ballet.
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Review: Alexander Whitley Double Bill, Mirror and Rite of Spring – missing the point?
Lydia Wharf sees Alexander Whitley’s double bill and appreciates his rich, interesting vocabulary, but, although enjoyable, she remains disappointed.
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Review: Kafka with the National Ballet of Brno – a tour de force for Arthur Abram in the title role
Graham Watts admires the National Ballet of Brno’s Kafka – it’s a physical challenge to match the role of Rudolf in MacMillan’s Mayerling.
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Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton presents A Night of Ballet
Melissa Hamilton will curate a Night of Ballet this summer at Grange Park Opera, produced by Hamilton Christou Productions.
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