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 but knew in my gut I couldn’t possibly continue. I am shattered and heartbroken... In an interview with David Hallberg for The Times on 1 March, he told Debra Craine: As defeated … [Read more...] about David Hallberg explains his injury: I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain
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‘extension’, a project to slow time in dance – stunning video clips from Niv Novak
https://vimeo.com/234074498Photographer Niv Novak has created a collection of stunning video clips of dance moves, stretched out in gloriously detailed slow motion. They are already causing a social media stir, and Novak will be adding other clips to the series during September 2017. What made him want to start the project?No one can actually see an explosive … [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
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 successful partnership with Facebook in 2016.The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet will partner for the … [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
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, joining Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2005, where he was promoted to Principal in 2011. As a student, Caley won medals at the Young British dancer, the Adeline Genée, and a scholarship at the Prix de … [Read more...] about Joseph Caley is to join English National Ballet as Principal
David’s back! David Hallberg returns to ballet after 2½ years
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 will come across the name of David Hallberg, which is sure to make many ballet fans very happy indeed. He will be dancing Franz – a role debut – with Amber Scott as Swanilda and … [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
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 yet had a wonderful fragility that really pulled me in – says Tim.A few years later I was Directing and Choreographing a new film called ADOR [which has been nominated for this … [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
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 companies will once again stream 23 hours of live, behind-the-scenes footage on Thursday, 1 October. The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies
How to stage a ballet… Maina Gielgud explains
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 Australian Ballet, where she stayed for a remarkable fourteen years. It was the beginning of a long second career in company administration and teaching. She later became Artistic … [Read more...] about How to stage a ballet… Maina Gielgud explains
Global First: 5 top ballet companies in live streaming on 1 October
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 and Australia.The online event will take place on Wednesday 1 October when the Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San … [Read more...] about Global First: 5 top ballet companies in live streaming on 1 October
Adam Bull answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&AWhen 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 know existed. I thank her for where I am today.Which dancer inspired you most as a child? I loved the old dance musicals of a bygone era: Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire... … [Read more...] about Adam Bull answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition