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Royal Academy of Dance acquires Dancing Times photographic archive

28 September 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Treasures in the archive include the Nicholas Brothers in the 1941 film Sun Valley Serenade

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has acquired Dancing Times magazine’s photographic archive. The archive comprises approximately 38,000 black and white and colour prints, spanning the period from … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance acquires Dancing Times photographic archive

[Review] Eun-Me Ahn’s ‘Dragons – “Like a large plate of tasteless food”

21 September 2023 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Eun-Me Ahn Company, Dragons, image credit Sukmu Yun-04

Matthew Paluch sees the UK premiere of 'Dragons' by Eun-Me Ahn Company TitleDragonsCompanyEun-Me Ahn CompanyVenueBarbican, LondonDate20 September 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Avantgarde, ‘Enfant … [Read more...] about [Review] Eun-Me Ahn’s ‘Dragons – “Like a large plate of tasteless food”

A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet

17 September 2023 by Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel Leave a Comment

Russell Janzen, photo by Paul Kolnik, crop

As New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Russell Janzen prepares for his final revérénce on the stage of the David H. Koch Theater, I caught up with him to review his career with the company. We … [Read more...] about A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet

World premiere of film of Kenneth MacMillan’s Sea of Troubles

16 September 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Still from Sea of Troubles, dancers Dane Hurst + Oxana Panchenko, ph Pierre Tappon

This autumn, Yorke Dance Project will give the world premiere of its film of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet Sea of Troubles which explores the psychological truths and dynamics between the characters … [Read more...] about World premiere of film of Kenneth MacMillan’s Sea of Troubles

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands embarks on six-month UK tour

14 September 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

4. Edward Scissorhands. Devised, Directed and Choreographed by Matthew Bourne. Photo by Johan Persson

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands will embark on an 18-venue UK tour in November. Opening on 20 November 2023 at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth New Adventures' production will run until 25 May … [Read more...] about Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands embarks on six-month UK tour

The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream

8 September 2023 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Svetlana-Beriosova-and-Dame-Monica-Mason-in-Les-Noces-photo-by-Donald-Southern-ROH-1967

On Saturday 18 November at the Royal Opera House’s Clore Studio, The Royal Ballet will present an extended Insight event to celebrate the innovative creative genius of Bronislava Nijinska. The … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream

Phoenix Dance Theatre appoints Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director

5 September 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

02. Marcus Jarrell Willis. Photo Hugo Glendinning.

Marcus Jarrell Willis, 38, dancer and choreographer, has been appointed as artistic director of Phoenix Dance Theatre, the Black British dance company based in Leeds, UK. Willis was born in … [Read more...] about Phoenix Dance Theatre appoints Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director

Prison cancels opera about violent gangster and gay composer Ivor Novello

4 September 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

1944 - Home Fires

An opera about gangster ‘Mad’ Frankie Fraser and the composer Ivor Novello, both jailed in Wormwood Scrubs prison in 1944, was due to be staged at the prison tomorrow but has been cancelled with four … [Read more...] about Prison cancels opera about violent gangster and gay composer Ivor Novello

Scottish Ballet’s Twice-Born double bill in rehearsal

1 September 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Schachmatt Production image courtesy of Gauthier Dance & Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart. Credit Regina Brocke

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

SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC

31 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

SlowDancingNYCB- Courtesy NYCB

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

30 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nutcracker Sam Salter Photography by Mark Senior Art Direction by Louise Richardson Creative Direction by Drew McOnie Styling by Ryan Dawson Laight

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

28 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

On the Dnieper - B+

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

Rossini Opera Festival 2024

25 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Eduardo and Cristina, Rossini Opera Festival 2023

The Petite messe solennelle conducted by Michele Mariotti closed the 44th edition of the Rossini Opera Festival. There were 40 events on the programme, including performances and meetings. This … [Read more...] about Rossini Opera Festival 2024

After the Bolshoi, Jacopo Tissi joins Dutch National Ballet

24 August 2023 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Jacopo Tissi as Albrect, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 2022

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

A 131-CD collection to celebrate Maria Callas’ 100th birthday

23 August 2023 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Maria Callas in Paris, December 1958 crop

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Maria Callas, Warner Classics will release La Divina: Maria Callas in all her roles on 22 September 2023. The massive 131-CD collection is the most comprehensive … [Read more...] about A 131-CD collection to celebrate Maria Callas’ 100th birthday

Rocchetta Grand Jeté – Royal Ballet dancers among the Italian vines

22 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Taisuke Nakao, Meaghan Grace Hinkis and Daichi Ikarashi in Les Lutins by Johan Kobborg

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

20 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ambiguous Dance Company - Rhythm of Human, photo by Sang Hoon OK

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

Renata Scotto dies at 89

16 August 2023 by Gramilano 4 Comments

Renata-Scotto

Savona, 24 February 1934 – 16 August 2023 Renata Scotto died during the night at the age of 89. After retiring from singing – though she directed operas and taught masterclasses until recently – … [Read more...] about Renata Scotto dies at 89

The BalletBoyz return to London with an ambitious project: England on Fire

11 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

The Royal Ballet announces casting until March 2024

9 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Joseph Sissens Matthew Ball Calvin Richardson Ryoichi Hirano in The Dante Project c 2021 ROH. Ph by Andrej Uspenski

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

9 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A RBS dancer lifts weights in the gym

“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

Countertenor David Daniels pleads guilty to sexual assault

6 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

David Daniels by Simon Pauly

A surprise start to the David Daniels trial in Houston came about when his lawyer announced to the judge that there was a new offer that he wanted to discuss with his client. An hour later they were … [Read more...] about Countertenor David Daniels pleads guilty to sexual assault

Greenwich Dance’s podcast with Nicholas Hytner: Arts Funding in Crisis

27 July 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nicholas Hytner, Director of the National Theatre
Photo by Charlotte MacMillan

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

Northern Ballet’s “Generations” with Tiler Peck premiere to come to London

24 July 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Tiler Peck in rehearsal for Three Short Ballets. Photo by George Liang

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

19 July 2023 by Gramilano 3 Comments

The Dream - B

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

Meet the 24 graduating Royal Ballet School students – 100% leave with contracts

14 July 2023 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Fast Blue (3)

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

The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, new joiners and leavers 

6 July 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Isabella Gasparini in Woolf Works 2023 ROH. Photo by Andrej Uspenski

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 

The Ailey 2 tour UK – the first in over a decade

5 July 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ailey 2 in Robert Battle's The Hunt. Photo by Nan Melville_06

Ailey 2 tour UK arrives after the summer with 12 young dancers presenting works by William Forsythe, Alvin Ailey, Robert Battle and the company’s new artistic director Francesca Harper.  The … [Read more...] about The Ailey 2 tour UK – the first in over a decade

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath – The Ballet

4 July 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Black Sabbath The Ballet Sofia Liñares Photo credit Perou crop

Opening in September is Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new project, Black Sabbath - The Ballet. I did a double-blink reading that, reminding me of a similar reaction when Maurice Béjart announced his … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath – The Ballet

Soirée Rachmaninoff – dance and music to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great composer

30 June 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Riva and Repele in rehearsal, photo by Mongelli

The double anniversary of Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), 150 years after his birth and 80 years after his death, is being celebrated all over the world. A tribute called Soirée … [Read more...] about Soirée Rachmaninoff – dance and music to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great composer

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Royal Academy of Dance acquires Dancing Times photographic archive

[Review] Eun-Me Ahn’s ‘Dragons – “Like a large plate of tasteless food”

A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet

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Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands embarks on six-month UK tour

The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream

Phoenix Dance Theatre appoints Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director

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Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan, aka ‘Gramilano’. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. He wrote the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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