The 77 participants of the 48th Prix de Lausanne will spend the week developing their skills and rehearsing their classical and contemporary variations with some of the world's most respected teachers and coaches. On Friday 7 February, they will perform in front of the nine jury members in order to be selected for the Finals. Since last year, the daily live streaming time has … [Read more...] about The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries
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Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call
After 23 years with The Royal Ballet, last night Zenaida Yanowsky gave her final curtain call on the Covent Garden stage. Her final performance at the Royal Opera House was in Marguerite and Armand where she danced alongside Roberto Bolle. Her last performance with the Company, however, will be in Australia in July, performing Paulina in The Winter’s Tale at the Queensland … [Read more...] about Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call
The all-embracing San Francisco Ballet brings its eclecticism and passion to London
San Francisco Ballet launch their London season at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre this evening, and until September 23 they will be presenting three mixed-bill programs. That's 10 works over nine performances, featuring works by George Balanchine, Edwaard Liang, Mark Morris, Ashley Page, Christopher Wheeldon, SF Ballet chief Helgi Tomasson, as well as their Choreographer in … [Read more...] about The all-embracing San Francisco Ballet brings its eclecticism and passion to London
Wayne Eagling will leave the English National Ballet this summer
Wayne Eagling will step down artistic director of English National Ballet, with no clues as to his replacement, said The Times. English National Ballet has announced that Wayne Eagling, who has been artistic director of the company since 2005, will step down at the end of this season in August. He will be the third artistic director of a British ballet company to leave their … [Read more...] about Wayne Eagling will leave the English National Ballet this summer
Mara Galeazzi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 6. Why did you start dancing? At first was for fun. Which dancer inspired you most as a child? Alessandra Ferri, Carla Fracci and Pina Baush. Which dancer do you most admire? I admire all dancers for their hard work and passion. What’s your favourite role? Kenneth MacMillan's Anastasia. What role have … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Alices everywhere from London to New York, from film to stage, from musical to ballet. Now in tartan…
Alices are popping out all over the place. Tim Burton is partly to blame for the latest batch with his Johnny Depp film Alice in Wonderland in 3D last year. Here in Italy there is an (awful) touring musical Alice nel Paese delle Meraviglie, opening on Broadway in a few days is Wonderland, and of course there is the current Christopher Wheeldon ballet at Covent Garden. But let's … [Read more...] about Alices everywhere from London to New York, from film to stage, from musical to ballet. Now in tartan…