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The Australian Ballet will tour to the Royal Opera House in August 2023

10 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Kunstkamer - Artists Of TAB, TAB Sydney, photo by Daniel Boud (1)

After 35 years, The Australian Ballet returns to the Royal Opera House in London in August 2023 as part of its 60th-anniversary celebrations. The company first came to the UK in 1965, with subsequent … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet will tour to the Royal Opera House in August 2023

The Australian Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to audiences worldwide

16 October 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

19 - Romeo and Juliet - Sharni Spencer Callum Linnane photo Jeff Busby, Australian Ballet

Free tickets for lucky Gramilano newsletter subscribers After 19 years, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet returns to The Australian Ballet and will be live streamed from Arts Centre Melbourne to … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to audiences worldwide

#WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance

15 October 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

World Ballet Day 2021 Photograph by Andrej Uspenski ROH

#WorldBalletDay 2022 will be the biggest yet with over 60 companies, from 6 continents, coming together online on Wednesday 2 November 2022 to celebrate dance. The line-up of participating … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance

World Ballet Day 2022 will take place on Wednesday 2 November

13 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

World Ballet Day 2021 in a photo by Andrej Uspenski ROH

The Royal Ballet and The Australian Ballet have announced that #WorldBalletDay 2022 will take place on Wednesday 2 November.  This global celebration returns for the ninth year, once again … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2022 will take place on Wednesday 2 November

Giveaway – free tickets for Australian Ballet live stream with David Hallberg

30 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

01 Kunstkamer - The Australian Ballet, Sydney, photo by Daniel Boud

The Australian Ballet and Gramilano are offering passes for five households to watch the live streaming of the dance work Kunstkamer, which features a comeback appearance by the company’s new artistic … [Read more...] about Giveaway – free tickets for Australian Ballet live stream with David Hallberg

David Hallberg dances with the Australian Ballet for a live-streamed programme

28 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

02 Kunstkamer - The Australian Ballet, Sydney, photo by Daniel Boud

The Australian Ballet presents Kunstkamer, one of the most ambitious contemporary dance productions to appear in the company’s repertoire. It will be streamed live from the Arts Centre in Melbourne … [Read more...] about David Hallberg dances with the Australian Ballet for a live-streamed programme

The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live

26 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Anna Karenina - Imogen Chapmen, photo by Simon Eeles 7

The Australian Ballet, now under its new Artistic Director David Hallberg, has announced three new titles as part of its 2022 live stream series: Live on Ballet TV. Anna Karenina will be streamed … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live

#WorldBalletDay 2021 – the global celebration of dance

2 September 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

World Ballet Day 2021

The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and The Australian Ballet have announced that #WorldBalletDay 2021 will take place on 19 October. The global celebration returns for its eighth year, bringing … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2021 – the global celebration of dance

Ballet treats to view online during the holidays

24 December 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker © Erin Baiano

Dance programming for the festive period from companies all over the world are many: free, subscription and pay-per-view. Here are some that have caught my eye. Please feel free to signal in the … [Read more...] about Ballet treats to view online during the holidays

#WorldBalletDay 2020: The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi and Australian Ballet itineraries for 29 October

27 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Darcey Bussell and The Royal Ballet rehearsing The Sleeping Beauty during World Ballet Day 2019 (c) 2019 ROH. Photograph by Gavin Smart

World Ballet Day 2020 on 29 October, will be the biggest ever celebration of global dance with 40 dance companies participating in this year’s live streamed event. Dance companies from around the … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2020: The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi and Australian Ballet itineraries for 29 October

David Hallberg becomes new head of Australian Ballet – Farewell gala in 2021

3 March 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

David Hallberg will become the new artistic director of the Australian Ballet, taking over from former principal dancer David McAllister, who has directed the company for two … [Read more...] about David Hallberg becomes new head of Australian Ballet – Farewell gala in 2021

A mesmerising new ballet art film – ‘missed nuance’ – captures movement like never before

15 October 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Missed Nuance featuring Jake Mangakahia of The Australian Ballet

After Niv Novak’s slow-motion dance project ‘extension’ in 2017, comes ‘missed nuance’, a similar project with a different look. Dancers from international ballet companies wore designer garments to … [Read more...] about A mesmerising new ballet art film – ‘missed nuance’ – captures movement like never before

David Hallberg explains his injury: I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain

5 March 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

David Hallberg as Albrecht and Natalia Osipova as Giselle in Giselle, The Royal Ballet © ROH, 2018. Photographed by Bill Cooper 2

Mid-way through the first act, taking off for a jump, I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain inflicted by just stepping on it. I finished the act through sheer grit of determination … [Read more...] about David Hallberg explains his injury: I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain

‘extension’, a project to slow time in dance – stunning video clips from Niv Novak

19 September 2017 by Gramilano 3 Comments

from extension reel 001   Chengwu Guo

extension reel 007 - Ako Kondo & Chengwu Guo from Niv Novak Photography on Vimeo. Photographer Niv Novak has created a collection of stunning video clips of dance moves, stretched out in … [Read more...] about ‘extension’, a project to slow time in dance – stunning video clips from Niv Novak

World Ballet Day 2017: 5 October Live with Australian, Bolshoi, Royal, Canadian and San Francisco Ballet Companies

8 August 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Five of the world's leading ballet companies will come together for World Ballet Day on Thursday 5 October to broadcast 20 hours of live, behind-the-scenes footage via Facebook Live, following a … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2017: 5 October Live with Australian, Bolshoi, Royal, Canadian and San Francisco Ballet Companies

Joseph Caley is to join English National Ballet as Principal

3 July 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Joseph Caley

English National Ballet has announced that Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal Joseph Caley will join the company for the 2017/2018 season. Caley trained at the Royal Ballet School, … [Read more...] about Joseph Caley is to join English National Ballet as Principal

David’s back! David Hallberg returns to ballet after 2½ years

29 November 2016 by Gramilano 5 Comments

David Hallberg emerging from the shadows

If you visit Australian Ballet’s site with its casting for Coppélia and scroll down – after company members Chengwu Guo, Brett Chenowyth, Ty King-Wall, Christopher Rodgers-Wilson, Joseph Chapman – you … [Read more...] about David’s back! David Hallberg returns to ballet after 2½ years

Ballerina Mara Galeazzi and choreographer Tim Podesta… It was meant to be

16 May 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Mara Galeazzi and Tim Podesta… working together is getting to be a habit! Working with Mara is always a blessing. The first time I can recall seeing Mara perform was in Chroma and she was so fierce … [Read more...] about Ballerina Mara Galeazzi and choreographer Tim Podesta… It was meant to be

World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies

8 September 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

1 October 2015 is the date for this year's World Ballet Day live stream. Following last year’s unprecedented collaboration for the first World Ballet Day LIVE, five of the world’s leading ballet … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies

How to stage a ballet… Maina Gielgud explains

17 May 2015 by Gramilano 4 Comments

The indefatigable Maina Gielgud is a freelance stager, guest teacher and coach. In 1983, two years after leaving her successful and varied career as a dancer, she became Artistic Director of the … [Read more...] about How to stage a ballet… Maina Gielgud explains

Global First: 5 top ballet companies in live streaming on 1 October

8 September 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The first ever World Ballet Day will see an unprecedented collaboration between five of the world’s leading ballet companies from five different countries: Russia, The United Kingdom, America, Canada … [Read more...] about Global First: 5 top ballet companies in live streaming on 1 October

Adam Bull answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

23 April 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? At 8 years old. Why did you start dancing? I was encouraged to dance by my Grade 1 primary school teacher. She saw something within me which I didn't even … [Read more...] about Adam Bull answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Steven McRae answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

4 April 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? Age 7 in Sydney, Australia. Why did you start dancing? My sister inspired me; she was a brilliant gymnast who also danced. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Steven McRae answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Coppélia: with tutus or wafers?

17 February 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

An ice-cream parlour around the corner from my home is called Coppélia. It's just opposite the new Fendi showroom and offices in via Solari in Milan. Now I'm sure regular readers of this blog will … [Read more...] about Coppélia: with tutus or wafers?

Yosvani Ramos answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

14 June 2013 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 10 years old in my hometown of Camagüey, Cuba. Why did you start dancing? I was bored in school and a teacher came looking for kids for ballet … [Read more...] about Yosvani Ramos answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Maina Gielgud answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

7 June 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? I took my first ballet classes when I was about 6 years old. It was in Brussels, and with a Russian teacher married to a Belgian. Her name was Mme de … [Read more...] about Maina Gielgud answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

The Australian Ballet’s new Romeo & Juliet: “ever-shifting visual metaphors and exquisite dancing”

17 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Australian Ballet's Lana Jones and Adam Bull were wonderful as the star-crossed lovers, said Carol Middleton in The Australian Stage, but wow... the production: Graeme Murphy’s new production … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet’s new Romeo & Juliet: “ever-shifting visual metaphors and exquisite dancing”

The Australian Ballet gets ready to celebrate 50 years of dance down-under

30 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Australian Ballet has launched its  program to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012. Revealing the season repertoire in Melbourne today, Artistic Director David McAllister announced new … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet gets ready to celebrate 50 years of dance down-under

Australian Ballet’s Yosvani Ramos on flying

27 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Sydney Morning Herald's Frequent flyer column talked to Yosvani Ramos, principal artist with the Australian Ballet. How often are you on the road as principal artist for the Australian … [Read more...] about Australian Ballet’s Yosvani Ramos on flying

New York’s ‘Fall for Dance’ announce the lineup for 2011

24 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Steven McRae will be donning his tap-shoes for the latest edition of Fall For Dance at New York City Center, which will run from October 27 to November 6. Twenty companies and choreographers are … [Read more...] about New York’s ‘Fall for Dance’ announce the lineup for 2011

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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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