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[Review] Ballet Black’s NINA: By Whatever Means and Then or Now

10 March 2023 by Jonathan Gray Leave a Comment

Nina, By Whatever Means, choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November with Isabela Coracy. Photography by Bill Cooper-01

Jonathan Gray sees Ballet Black's Pioneer programme in London TitlePIONEERS – "Then or Now", "NINA: By Whatever Means"CompanyBallet BlackVenueBarbican Centre, LondonDate9 March 2023ReviewerJonathan … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black’s NINA: By Whatever Means and Then or Now

Ed Watson: A Different Dance – a lavish new book on the Royal Ballet dancer

2 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Edward Watson photo by Kosmas Pavlos

Ed Watson was a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet for over 20 years until his retirement last year. Each illustrated essay of this new, glossy volume focuses on a distinct aspect of his … [Read more...] about Ed Watson: A Different Dance – a lavish new book on the Royal Ballet dancer

[Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on

7 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Edward Watson in A Sheila Dance by Arthur Pita - Men in Motion, photo by Elliott Franks 03

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 10th-anniversary performance of Men in Motion TitleMen in MotionCompanyIvan Putrov's Men in MotionVenueThe London ColiseumDate6 November 2022ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on

Male ballet stars line up for Men in Motion’s 10th anniversary show

28 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Men in Motion - Ivan Putrov and Matthew Ball © Christine Kreiselmaier

This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November. Ivan Putrov conceived the format a decade ago by when the former … [Read more...] about Male ballet stars line up for Men in Motion’s 10th anniversary show

Royal Ballet Principal dancer Edward Watson retires after 27 years

27 October 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Edward Watson will give his final performance with the company on Saturday 30 October in Wayne McGregor’s new work, The Dante Project. “Edward Watson, the most … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Principal dancer Edward Watson retires after 27 years

UK’s National Dance Awards announced

28 June 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Cellist. Marcelino Sambe and Lauren Cuthbertson. ©ROH, 2020. Photographed by Bill Cooper. (6)

This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced

After 16 years, Thiago Soares leaves as Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet

21 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Thiago Soares in Rehearsal by Andrej Uspenski. ROH, 2016. 2

Thiago Soares becomes Royal Ballet guest Principal for the 2019/20 Season After 16 years with The Royal Ballet, Thiago Soares has decided to make this Season his last as a Principal dancer with the … [Read more...] about After 16 years, Thiago Soares leaves as Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet

Rick Guest on his extraordinary photos of The Royal Ballet’s Edward Watson

5 January 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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In Conversation: Edward Watson and Rick Guest is an opportunity to see dancer and photographer talking about their collaboration which has led to an extraordinary portfolio of portraits. Striking in … [Read more...] about Rick Guest on his extraordinary photos of The Royal Ballet’s Edward Watson

Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion at the London Coliseum in pictures

2 December 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

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The reviews may have been less positive for Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion than past editions — in 2012, Judith Mackrell for The Guardian wrote that the programme was “one of real intelligence and … [Read more...] about Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion at the London Coliseum in pictures

Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s triple bill by Tharp, Pita and Shechter

7 November 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Wind. Artists of The Royal Ballet. ©ROH, 2017, photo by Tristram Kenton 2

New work is as central to the repertory of The Royal Ballet as revivals of the classics. For Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O’Hare, contemporary choreographers and dancers are ‘creating the … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s triple bill by Tharp, Pita and Shechter

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”

Royal Ballet’s Thiago Soares celebrates 15 years of Passion

23 May 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Paixão (Passion) is the title of a show to mark Thiago Soares' (first) 15 years on stage. The programme consists of the third act of Swan Lake, which he will dance with Marianela Nuñez in Rio de … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s Thiago Soares celebrates 15 years of Passion

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…

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

Men in Motion’s magic under the Tuscan sky

21 August 2014 by Gramilano 6 Comments

In 2012, Ivan Putrov had the conceit to produce an all-male gala where Don Q variations were banished, Le Corsaire’s jetés outlawed, and Albrecht’s entrechats six forbidden on pain of death. It short, … [Read more...] about Men in Motion’s magic under the Tuscan sky

Men in Motion at La Versiliana Festival: classics, premières and surprises

12 August 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The latest incarnation of Ivan Putrov's Men in Motion comes to Italy's La Versiliana Festival. Men in Motion was first presented at Sadler's Wells in 2012 and has since been performed with great … [Read more...] about Men in Motion at La Versiliana Festival: classics, premières and surprises

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui creates a semi-new piece for Osipova and Vasiliev

10 July 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nat­alia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev summer ballet-fest, Solo for Two, has a slight alteration in the programme. The evening’s opening is now to be a new piece by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, drawing on two … [Read more...] about Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui creates a semi-new piece for Osipova and Vasiliev

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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