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[Review] Acosta Danza’s Spectrum – endless commitment, and energy for eternity

24 January 2023 by Matthew Paluch 4 Comments

Acosta Danza - Portal - photo by Andrej Uspenski-01

Matthew Paluch sees Acosta Danza's Spectrum mixed bill TitleSpectrumCompanyAcosta DanzaVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonDate23 January 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Acosta Danza brings … [Read more...] about [Review] Acosta Danza’s Spectrum – endless commitment, and energy for eternity

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces launch of BRB2, its new touring company

23 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancers of BRB2 with Carlos Acosta - Drew Tommons

BRB2 is a new initiative where Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks out some of the best young ballet graduates from around the world to join a two-year performance programme, providing employment for the … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces launch of BRB2, its new touring company

[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] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’

3 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

Forgotten Land

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill 'Into the Music': Kylián's Forgotten Land; Runacre-Temple's Hotel; Scholz's The Seventh Symphony TitleInto the … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’

The Royal Ballet School to hold auditions around the world

22 August 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Royal Ballet School, photo by ASH

“The school seeks young dancers with the passion and potential for a future career in classical ballet.” The Royal Ballet School will open applications for its full-time and Mid, Senior and … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet School to hold auditions around the world

United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián

8 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

United Ukrainian Ballet - Giselle

The United Ukrainian Ballet will perform Alexei Ratmansky's new 'Ukrainian' Giselle in the Netherlands and at the London Coliseum. The profits from ticket sales will go to help the people and culture … [Read more...] about United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2022-2023 Season

4 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ryan Felix, Yuki Sugiura and Eric Pinto Cata. © Johan Persson

WEEK-LONG RESIDENCY AT BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE IN MAY​ON YOUR MARKS - SUMMER TRIPLE BILL AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME INCLUDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A NEW WORK BY JULIANO NUNESTHE MAGNIFICENT ROYAL … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2022-2023 Season

Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021

23 August 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Anna Rose O'Sullivan in The Dying Swan, photo by Ian Rice

Last August, Royal Ballet First Soloist Meaghan Grace Hinkis was in her living room doing a Zoom ballet class when she realised it had been nearly six months since she had set foot on stage. That … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces live performances with two world premieres

28 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Momoko Hirata as Cinderella and César Morales as the Prince, photo by Roy Smiljanic

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Birmingham Repertory Theatre have announced a triple bill and performances of an adapted production of David Bintley’s Cinderella for audiences this June. Last October … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces live performances with two world premieres

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s short film: Empty Stage

19 February 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Empty Stage, Birmingham Royal Ballet Artist Eilis Small ©Impermanence

Following the live and on demand stream of The Nutcracker, Birmingham Royal Ballet continues to find creative ways of keeping audiences entertained with the release of Carlos Acosta’s first major … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s short film: Empty Stage

Marion Tait to step down as Assistant Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

24 November 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marion Tait, photo by Andrew Ross

Marion Tait will step down from her role as Assistant Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet on 31 December 2020. She will continue working, part-time, with Birmingham Royal Ballet family from January, … [Read more...] about Marion Tait to step down as Assistant Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

UK government’s £250 million for arts organisations

12 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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A £250 million ‘bailout’ fund will save “1,385 theatres, galleries, performance groups, arts organisations, museums and local venues facing the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure they … [Read more...] about UK government’s £250 million for arts organisations

Arise Sir David – former Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, has been given a Knighthood

30 December 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Former Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, has been given a Knighthood in Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll's New Year's Honours List, for services to dance. David Bintley succeeded … [Read more...] about Arise Sir David – former Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, has been given a Knighthood

Photo Album of Two Giselles: English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet

1 December 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

03 Giselle, Birmigham Royal Ballet © Dasa Wharton 2019

There’s a spate of Giselles about at the moment, radical reinventions of the 1841 ballet from Akram Khan for English National Ballet, and South African choreographer Dada Masilo, drawing on modern … [Read more...] about Photo Album of Two Giselles: English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet

David Bintley announces promotions at Birmingham Royal Ballet for the last time

3 July 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

19 Embrace by George Williamson with Brandon Lawrence © Dasa Wharton, Birmingham Royal Ballet 2018 02

Brandon Lawrence has been promoted from First Soloist to Principal at Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley has announced. The past weekend has seen enthusiastic applause for performances of one … [Read more...] about David Bintley announces promotions at Birmingham Royal Ballet for the last time

Ruth Brill, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s dancer/choreographer, moves on

31 May 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ruth Brill, Birmingham Royal Ballet

Ahead of performances of her bold new take on the fable of Peter and the Wolf as part of the [Un]leashed triple bill, Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that First Artist Ruth Brill will be taking … [Read more...] about Ruth Brill, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s dancer/choreographer, moves on

Photo Album: Backstage at Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet

13 March 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Yvette Knight with Brandon Lawrence in Beauty and the Beast, Birmingham Royal Ballet © Dasa Wharton 32

Beauty and the Beast In David Bintley's glorious Gothic ballet, witness transformations, wild waltzes, soaring birds and a relationship between Belle and the Beast that is at first terrifying, but … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Backstage at Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet

Photo Album: Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2019

4 February 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Beauty and the Beast by David Bintley, photo by Dasa Wharton, BRB 2019 25

Beauty and the Beast - Birmingham Royal Ballet A cruel Prince, cursed to spend the rest of his life living in a fantastical castle with the animals he callously hunted, finds salvation in the heart … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2019

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

Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

15 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Carlos Acosta 2017

Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that Carlos Acosta been appointed as its new Director. He will take up his post in January 2020. The appointment follows an open competition and extensive … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Photo Album: In the Upper Room and Embrace with Birmingham Royal Ballet

16 November 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

29 Embrace by George Williamson with Brandon Lawrence and Delia Matthews © Dasa Wharton, Birmingham Royal Ballet 2018 02 01

  In the Upper Room and Embrace were part of a triple-bill programme by Birmingham Royal Ballet called Polarity & Proximity. Embrace, a new ballet commissioned from choreographer George … [Read more...] about Photo Album: In the Upper Room and Embrace with Birmingham Royal Ballet

James Hobley, Britain’s Got Talent’s autistic dancer, now 19 leaves ENB’s school to join Scottish Ballet

27 July 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

James Hobley Publicity Shot

James Hobley, first known to the general public as a Britain’s Got Talent finalist in 2011, has graduated from English National Ballet School and has a contract to start his professional career with … [Read more...] about James Hobley, Britain’s Got Talent’s autistic dancer, now 19 leaves ENB’s school to join Scottish Ballet

Lead Principal Aaron Robison to leave English National Ballet after one season

10 July 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Aaron Robison

Lead Principal Aaron Robison has decided to leave English National Ballet at the end of the current season. Robison only joined English National Ballet in June last year and will be returning to San … [Read more...] about Lead Principal Aaron Robison to leave English National Ballet after one season

Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet

3 July 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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A tweet from Peter Land on Dame Gillian Lynne’s account on Sunday evening, 1 July, announced that the beloved choreographer had died - she was 92: Rest In Peace my darling Gillie. I am heartbroken … [Read more...] about Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet

Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo

28 June 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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Miyako Yoshida, former Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, has been appointed Artistic Director of the New National Ballet Tokyo. The Ballet Company is part of Tokyo's New National Theatre, … [Read more...] about Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo

Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers Delia Mathews and Brandon Lawrence on dancing The Sleeping Beauty

22 March 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s run of The Sleeping Beauty performances is coming to end, with the final performances being given this week at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal. The very last performance features … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers Delia Mathews and Brandon Lawrence on dancing The Sleeping Beauty

Interview with The Royal Ballet’s hot couple: Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell

16 February 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Giselle with Alexander Campbell as Albrecht and Francesca Hayward as Giselle. © ROH, Helen Maybanks 2018 (3)

Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell are quickly becoming The Royal Ballet's ‘couple to see’. After recent successes dancing Clara and the Nutcracker, as well as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s hot couple: Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell

Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June

23 January 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Francesca Velicu in Pina Bausch's Le Sacre du printemps with English National Ballet © Laurent Liotardo

On Monday 11 June 2018, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at the London Coliseum for the first time. Emerging Dancer is a key part of English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June

Photo album: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker

10 December 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

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Dasa Wharton went to photograph for Gramilano the latest outing of Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker  – as stunning as ever! Artists of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, featuring: Miki Mizutani … [Read more...] about Photo album: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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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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