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
Ardani Artists
In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was subtitled, a Dance Spectacular. In effect, the event brought many exceptional talents together, as is Ardani Artists’ custom, and it was also Sergei Polunin’s debut on America’s West Coast, something for Californians to get excited about. He was dancing with Natalia Osipova in Silent Echo, the piece created for them by … [Read more...] about In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Alastair Marriott’s Zeitgeist in 3 seconds with Natalia Osipova
Alastair Marriott created Zeitgeist for Natalia Osipova and Edward Watson to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ardani Artists. Debra Craine in The Times said, An elegant and dynamic ballet in which Osipova and four Royal Ballet men — Watson, Marcelino Sambé, Tomas Mock and Donald Thom — wound themselves around the elegance of their classical technique while caught up in a … [Read more...] about Alastair Marriott’s Zeitgeist in 3 seconds with Natalia Osipova
Ardani Artists 25th Anniversary “If only all Galas could be like this”
Sergei and Gaiane Danilian, The Russian couple known by their company name, Ardani Artists, marked their 25th anniversary of dance management, production and promotion with a gala featuring some of the most flashy names in dance today: Marcelo Gomes, Friedemann Vogel, Edward Watson, Joaquín De Luz, Denis Matvienko and Ivan Vasiliev, although, according to most of the reviews, … [Read more...] about Ardani Artists 25th Anniversary “If only all Galas could be like this”
Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…
Ardani 25 Dance Gala is a must for ballet fans on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July at the London Coliseum. Natalia Osipova, Edward Watson, Ivan Vasiliev, Marcelo Gomes, Denis Matvienko, Joaquín De Luz and Friedemann Vogel will be sharing the bill in three contemporary pieces. The event marks Ardani Artists’ 25th anniversary. The Company was founded in 1990 by Sergei and … [Read more...] about Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…
Diana Vishneva brings new Carlson and Maillot works to London
Diana Vishneva's dance programme On the Edge will get its UK début when it comes to the London Coliseum in April 2015. The evening consists of two works commissioned specifically for Vishneva: Jean-Christophe Maillot’s intriguing pas de trois Switch, and Carolyn Carlson’s profound solo work Woman in a Room. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, … [Read more...] about Diana Vishneva brings new Carlson and Maillot works to London
Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards
The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the nominations for the 15th National Dance Awards. The Critics' Circle is composed of five sections: Music, Theatre, Film, Dance and Visual Arts and Architecture. Its aims are to promote the art of criticism, to uphold its integrity in practice and to support the advancement of the arts. Currently there are over 400 … [Read more...] about Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards
Osipova is missing Hallberg, but hopes to return to the Bolshoi
The applause that greeted Natalia Osipova's return to the Bolshoi stage was enthusiastic. Laura Cappelle wrote in her Financial Times review: The tour marks the Russian superstar’s first performances on the Bolshoi stage since her departure from the company three years ago, and if the breathless reception she got is any indication, she has been missed. Osipova, now a … [Read more...] about Osipova is missing Hallberg, but hopes to return to the Bolshoi
Osipova and Vasiliev to dance Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Mea Culpa
Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev, reunited for this summer’s programme Solo for Two at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Stanislavsky Musical Theater in Moscow and the London Coliseum, will open their evening with extracts from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Mea Culpa. Mea Culpa was created for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in 2006 with music by Heinrich Schütz. It will be … [Read more...] about Osipova and Vasiliev to dance Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Mea Culpa
Osipova and Vasiliev re-united in London, Moscow & Orange County: Solo For Two
Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev are re-united in Solo For Two this summer at the London Coliseum. They will dance three diverse pieces including two world premières commissioned by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Ardani Artists. The opening piece is yet to be confirmed; it will be followed by Passo by Ohad Naharin, artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company, … [Read more...] about Osipova and Vasiliev re-united in London, Moscow & Orange County: Solo For Two