With a performance of Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon on 20 June, Roberto Bolle said goodbye to the American Ballet Theatre. He has been a principal dancer with the company over the last decade. Everyone likes Bolle, ballet’s Mr Nice Guy, who is kind to his colleagues onstage, the backstage staff, and his many fans. David Hallberg, who is also dancing in this week’s run of the … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle – ballet’s Mr Nice Guy – bows out
American Ballet Theatre
Roberto Bolle says addio to American Ballet Theatre
Eight performances of Kenneth MacMillan's Manon are scheduled to begin 17 June 2019 during American Ballet Theatre's 2019 Spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House, with Hee Seo in the title role, Roberto Bolle as Des Grieux, Stella Abrera as Lescaut's Mistress and James Whiteside as Lescaut. Bolle will give his farewell performance with ABT in the ballet on 20 June. The … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle says addio to American Ballet Theatre
In conversation with Myriam Ould-Braham and István Simon
The annual, starry, late summer gala organised by American Ballet Theatre’s Xiomara Reyes and Ballets du Monte Carlo’s Elías García for IBStage takes place at Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu. Over 100 young dancers from the various summer ballet programmes which begin in mid-August, join international ballet stars, including Myriam Ould-Braham and István Simon. I … [Read more...] about In conversation with Myriam Ould-Braham and István Simon
Dancing Times, August 2018 out now – including latest Danza in Italia column
The latest Dancing Times magazine is now on sale. The August 2018 issue contains my latest Danza in Italia column with thoughts on the new Le Corsaire by Anna-Marie Holmes at La Scala, with company dancers Nicoletta Manni, Timofej Andrijashenko, Martina Arduino and Mattia Semperboni. The theatre also dedicated a series of evenings to Rudolf Nureyev to mark the 80 years since he … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, August 2018 out now – including latest Danza in Italia column
English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season
Tamara Rojo has announced promotions within English National Ballet and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season. Joiners and promotions Joining the Company will be Jeffrey Cirio who joins English National Ballet as Lead Principal following his recent guest performances in Song of the Earth, La Sylphide, Romeo & Juliet, Nutcracker and Akram Khan’s Giselle. Cirio is … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season
Photo album: A first look at La Scala’s new production of Le Corsaire (opens 20 April)
Italian designer Luisa Spinatelli has created scenes and designed 180 costumes for a new production of Le Corsaire at La Scala. Anna-Marie Holmes, who has already staged the ballet at the American Ballet Theatre and English National Ballet, now brings a version to Milan, which opens on Friday 20 April. The ballet will be transmitted live in cinemas on 16 May (and later on … [Read more...] about Photo album: A first look at La Scala’s new production of Le Corsaire (opens 20 April)
Marcelo Gomes to guest in Giselle with the Mariinsky Ballet
Marcelo Gomes will be guesting with the Mariinsky Ballet as Albrecht, with Yekaterina Osmolkina as Giselle. After his surprise departure from the American Ballet Theatre in December, he has been working on a new choreographic project at The Washington Ballet, run by his old old ABT pal Julie Kent. His piece, The Outset – for the Three World Premieres programme – runs until 18 … [Read more...] about Marcelo Gomes to guest in Giselle with the Mariinsky Ballet
Béjart’s Boléro returns to La Scala with Roberto Bolle and others debuting on the red table
Maurice Béjart’s Boléro returns to La Scala in March, with Roberto Bolle dancing the La Mélodie for the first time. The 15-minute work was last seen in the theatre in 2003 when Sylvie Guillem danced the central role. Béjart Ballet Lausanne’s ‘experts’ Elisabet Ros and Julien Favreau will be featured too, as well as three young dancers from La Scala’s company: Martina Arduino, … [Read more...] about Béjart’s Boléro returns to La Scala with Roberto Bolle and others debuting on the red table
American Ballet Theatre Artists Vote to Authorize Strike
In a press release from “The Artists of American Ballet Theatre”, they announce their overwhelming vote to authorize a strike shortly after midnight on Wednesday. 80 dancers and stage managers, represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), took the vote as negotiations stalled. They have been bargaining with ABT management since April 2017 for a new three-year … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre Artists Vote to Authorize Strike
Cesar Corrales will join The Royal Ballet as a First Soloist at the start of the 2018/19 Season
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet said, Cesar approached me in October, having resigned from English National Ballet, about joining The Royal Ballet. I was happy to be in a position to be able to offer him a contract as a First Soloist from the beginning of the 2018/19 Season and I look forward to welcoming him into the Company. Cesar Corrales is currently a … [Read more...] about Cesar Corrales will join The Royal Ballet as a First Soloist at the start of the 2018/19 Season