Aurélie Dupont, director of the Paris Opera Ballet, will leave her position on 31 July to "devote herself to personal projects" it was announced today. The 49-year-old former étoile with the … [Read more...] about Aurélie Dupont quits as director of the Paris Opera Ballet
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Paris Opera’s ballet and opera season for 2021-2022
The Paris Opéra has announced its 2021-2022 season with 23 operas, 12 ballets of which 14 are new productions: 9 operas and 5 ballets. This adds up to 385 curtain-ups during the season. The … [Read more...] about Paris Opera’s ballet and opera season for 2021-2022
Hugo Marchand on the blood, sweat and tears of a ballet career
In his new book, Danser, Paris Opera Ballet étoile Hugo Marchand wanted to “show the flaws and the difficulties so that we feel less alone” in a career that is a minefield of emotional and … [Read more...] about Hugo Marchand on the blood, sweat and tears of a ballet career
February’s Dancing Times shows Roberto Bolle uncovered
The latest issue of Dancing Times is now on sale. In it, I talk to Roberto Bolle – “Bolle Uncovered”. In a frank interview, (with photos by Andrej Uspenski), he talks about his insecurities, getting … [Read more...] about February’s Dancing Times shows Roberto Bolle uncovered
Les Étoiles for three days shone over Rome
The annual orgy of dance that kicks off the year in Rome, known as Les Étoiles, began in 2015 with an evening in the Auditorium della Conciliazione near the Vatican with its 1,700 seats. The gala has … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles for three days shone over Rome
Les Étoiles Gala in Rome 2020 features the ballet world’s starriest names with some surprises
The annual appointment with Les Étoiles in Rome is certainly a chance to enjoy a thrilling ballet gala, but the producer Daniele Cipriani also finds interesting twists to make each edition unique, so … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles Gala in Rome 2020 features the ballet world’s starriest names with some surprises
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, … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle says addio to American Ballet Theatre
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue, is on the newsstands now. It looks back on a year in dance with, says editor Alfio Agostini, …the best shows, trendiest dancers, most significant companies and … [Read more...] about BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes
The first edition of the Awards handed out by the dance magazine BALLET2000 were in 2004 when Maya Plisetskaya was presented with the main Prix for her career and during which she danced Ave Maya … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes
BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya
In a week's time, the BALLET2000 Prix will host its annual event in Cannes, this year dedicated to the memory of Maya Plisetskaya. When the prize was launched, in 2004, then known as Les Étoiles de … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya
Paul Seaquist, ballet impresario: thinking outside the box
Paul Seaquist is a ballet impresario, which conjures up an image of a Diaghilev figure with a fur-collared coat and silver-topped cane. However, Seaquist is quite different physically: a recent … [Read more...] about Paul Seaquist, ballet impresario: thinking outside the box
Ballet globalisation continues as La Scala dancers abandon ship
The boat may not be sinking, but this season finds four members of the ballet company at Milan's La Scala moving elsewhere, and two, following in the footsteps of Kobborg and Cojocaru, made it a last … [Read more...] about Ballet globalisation continues as La Scala dancers abandon ship
Italy’s Riccardo Tisci designs costumes for Abramovic’s Bolero
Italian designer Riccardo Tisci, a graduate from London's Central Saint Martins Academy, has been Givenchy's Creative Director for the last eight years. His first ballet costumes were seen last night … [Read more...] about Italy’s Riccardo Tisci designs costumes for Abramovic’s Bolero
With boos among the light applause, Sasha Waltz’s Roméo et Juliette finally opens in Milan
After changes of cast, threatened strikes, exorbitant economic demands from chorus and dancers, and a cancelled first night, Sasha Waltz's ballet Roméo et Juliette finally opened yesterday in … [Read more...] about With boos among the light applause, Sasha Waltz’s Roméo et Juliette finally opens in Milan
