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Roberto Bolle – ballet’s Mr Nice Guy – bows out

22 June 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Roberto Bolle FInal ABT Performance, Manon, June 20, 2019 @ Kent G. Becker

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 … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle – ballet’s Mr Nice Guy – bows out

In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

14 October 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [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

8 August 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [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”

23 July 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [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…

13 April 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…

Diana Vishneva brings new Carlson and Maillot works to London

12 November 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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: … [Read more...] about Diana Vishneva brings new Carlson and Maillot works to London

Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards

3 November 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards

Osipova is missing Hallberg, but hopes to return to the Bolshoi

26 June 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [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

29 May 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [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

7 May 2014 by Gramilano 7 Comments

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 … [Read more...] about Osipova and Vasiliev re-united in London, Moscow & Orange County: Solo For Two

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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