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London’s Coronet Theatre – international season of dance with 5 UK or World premieres

20 August 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ambiguous Dance Company - Rhythm of Human, photo by Sang Hoon OK

This Autumn, London’s Coronet Theatre presents 5 UK or World premieres in a season of dance from Korea, France, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Spain and the UK. The season features companies that merge … [Read more...] about London’s Coronet Theatre – international season of dance with 5 UK or World premieres

[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

Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

29 December 2022 by Matthew Paluch 5 Comments

12 - The Rite of Spring - Mats Ek - English National Ballet, photo by Dasa Wharton 2022

Matthew Paluch looks at London dance 2022. Balanchine said something or other about the now. The present is all that matters. So please forgive me Mr B, for I'm gonna be doing some reflecting. … [Read more...] about Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

[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

[Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House

20 October 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

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Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black in 'Say it Loud' and 'Black Sun'. TitleSay it Loud and Black SunCompanyBallet BlackVenueLinbury Theatre, LondonDate19 October … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House

[Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.

21 September 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Thou Art the Man - Mara Galeazzi, Travis Clausen-Knight, William James - Photo by Andrej Uspenski 4

"One night only, One night only, One night only" screamed Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls. The same can be said for Fabula Collective who performed “Momentum – a mixed bill of seven pieces on the theme … [Read more...] about [Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.

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 Opera House Ballet and Opera season 2022-2023 in brief

7 April 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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jump to OPERA SEASON 2022-2033 jump to BALLET SEASON 2022-2033 20 new productions, 9 world premieres and 3 UK premieres13 co-productions, co-commissions and partnerships with global … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House Ballet and Opera season 2022-2023 in brief

Online and studio masterclasses with artists of The Royal Ballet and Ballet Black

15 July 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Danceworks in London started their dance masterclass series during lockdown, first with Alejandro Parente and Marianela Nuñez, and then with Vadim Muntagirov. Following on from that success … [Read more...] about Online and studio masterclasses with artists of The Royal Ballet and Ballet Black

The Royal Opera House 2021-2022 ballet and dance season

2 June 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Sarah Lamb as Odette and Ryoichi Hirano as Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, The Royal Ballet © 2018 ROH. Photograph by Bill Cooper

The Royal Opera House has announced details of its 2021-22 Season, the first full Season since 2019. Opening on Monday 13 September, the Season includes five world premieres from The Royal … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House 2021-2022 ballet and dance season

British choreographer Liam Scarlett has died at 35

17 April 2021 by Gramilano 11 Comments

Liam Scarlett has died

Tributes to one of the most satisfying choreographers of his generation, Liam Scarlett, are flooding social media after the announcement of his death. He died on Friday 16 April at just 35. The … [Read more...] about British choreographer Liam Scarlett has died at 35

The Royal Ballet announces 2021-2022 season, the first since 2019

24 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Wayne McGregor in rehearsal for Obsidian Tear, The Royal Ballet © ROH 2016. Photograph by Andrej Uspenski

The Royal Ballet has announced early plans for its 2021-2022 season. Detailed information will be announced on 1 June. Also, the Live Cinema season and digital programming will be announced later this … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces 2021-2022 season, the first since 2019

Dancing Times, the world’s oldest dance magazine, celebrates 110 years

1 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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1910 saw George V ascend to the throne, the trial and execution of Dr Crippen, the publication of E M Forster’s Howard’s End and the birth of Alice Marks, later Alicia Markova, the country’s first … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, the world’s oldest dance magazine, celebrates 110 years

Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker

29 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Cover girl for the February edition of Dancing Times is Ballet Black’s Isabela Coracy, photographed by Angela Zaremba, who is the Dancer of the Month. It was announced recently that Ballet Black will … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2019/20 Season

24 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Evening of Music and Dance, Birmingham Royal Ballet

10 productions, 11 venues, 127 performances, including first time collaborations with Ballet Black and newly appointed Director Carlos Acosta. For the first time in the history of Birmingham Royal … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2019/20 Season

‘Ballet Bronze’ and ‘Ballet Brown’ – Freed announces pointe shoes for dancers of colour

23 October 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Two important tweets today announced a new product that thousands of dancers have been waiting for for years - pointe shoes in 'Ballet Bronze' and 'Ballet Brown'. Traditional pink shoes, while … [Read more...] about ‘Ballet Bronze’ and ‘Ballet Brown’ – Freed announces pointe shoes for dancers of colour

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

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

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Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan, aka ‘Gramilano’. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. He wrote the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

Since 2022, Gramilano is pleased to welcome guest authors: Alisa Alekseeva, Paul Arrowsmith, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Graham Watts, and Deborah Weiss.

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