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New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season

15 November 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Alessandra Ferri and Gary Avis in Woolf Works by Wayne McGregor - The Royal Ballet 2015, photo by Tristam Kenton

American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, 18 June – 20 July 2024, will feature the New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works. Alessandra Ferri, former … [Read more...] about New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season

A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet

17 September 2023 by Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel Leave a Comment

Russell Janzen, photo by Paul Kolnik, crop

As New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Russell Janzen prepares for his final revérénce on the stage of the David H. Koch Theater, I caught up with him to review his career with the company. We … [Read more...] about A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet

[Review] Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends in the English countryside, come rain or shine

31 July 2023 by Graham Watts 2 Comments

Valentine Colasante and Guillaume Diop, Paris Opera Ballet, perform Don Quixote, Rudolf Nureyev. Photo Zachary Culpin @bnps (3)

Graham Watts sees Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House, UK TitleÉtoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & FriendsCompanyThe Covent Garden Dance CompanyVenueHatch House, … [Read more...] about [Review] Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends in the English countryside, come rain or shine

[Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023

18 July 2023 by Jann Parry Leave a Comment

The Four Seasons by Kenneth MacMillan (2)

Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance at The Royal Opera House TitleThe Royal Ballet School Summer PerformanceCompanyThe Royal Ballet SchoolVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023

[Review] English National Ballet School 2023 Summer Performances

10 July 2023 by Jann Parry Leave a Comment

ENB School Summer Performance - La Sylphide, photo by ASH - 3

Jann Parry sees English National Ballet School's Summer Performance TitleMixed ProgrammeCompanyEnglish National Ballet SchoolVenuePeacock Theatre, LondonDate8 July 2023ReviewerJann Parry English … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet School 2023 Summer Performances

[Review] Cinderella in-the-round – English National Ballet’s heightened storytelling

25 June 2023 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

21 - Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella in-the-round with Aitor Arrieta and Ivana Bueno, photo by Laurent Liotardo, ENB 2023

Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet's Cinderella in-the-round TitleCinderella in-the-roundCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueRoyal Albert Hall, LondonDate24 June 2023ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Cinderella in-the-round – English National Ballet’s heightened storytelling

[Review] English National Ballet’s Cinderella-in-the-round – a lack of fairy tale logic

18 June 2023 by Jonathan Gray 1 Comment

23. Precious Adams in Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella in-the-round (c) Laurent Liotardo

Jonathan Gray sees English National Ballet’s Cinderella-in-the-round with Precious Adams and Daniel McCormick TitleCinderella-in-the-roundCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueRoyal Albert Hall, … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Cinderella-in-the-round – a lack of fairy tale logic

[Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III

12 June 2023 by Jann Parry 2 Comments

Anna Rose O'Sullivan and Melissa Hamilton in Untitled 2023, The Royal Ballet 2023, photo by Alice Pennefather

Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet's triple bill: 'Untitled, 2023', 'Corybantic Games', and 'Anastasia Act III' TitleUNTITLED, 2023 / CORYBANTIC GAMES / ANASTASIA ACT IIICompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III

[Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol

7 June 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith Leave a Comment

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Under the umbrella title of Devotions, the McNicol Ballet Collective is presenting a triple-bill of work by its founder, Andrew McNicol in the UK this June. Devotions features the premiere of … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol

The second edition of the Carla Fracci gala arrives at La Scala

28 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Carla Fracci at La Scala, Lelli e Masotti 1984, Teatro alla Scala

After the resounding success of the first edition of Gala Fracci – a tribute by La Scala to Carla Fracci – now, two years after her death (she died on 27 May 2021) comes the second edition of what … [Read more...] about The second edition of the Carla Fracci gala arrives at La Scala

Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season

24 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Royal Opera House has announced its next Cinema Season with 13 productions, eight of which will be broadcast to screens around the world. The season begins in September when Music Director of … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season

Royal Ballet’s three one-act ballets – Wayne McGregor (world premiere) | Wheeldon | MacMillan

16 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marcelino Sambe and Mayara Magri in Corbantic Games, photo by Andrej Uspenski

World Premiere by Wayne McGregor  Christopher Wheeldon’s Corybantic Games Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III This June, The Royal Ballet presents a programme of one-act ballets … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s three one-act ballets – Wayne McGregor (world premiere) | Wheeldon | MacMillan

[Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits

29 April 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith 3 Comments

Laura Morera in Song of the Earth. Photo by Tristram Kenton, ROH, 2015

After 27 years with The Royal Ballet, Laura Morera's final performance at the Royal Opera House is on 17 June in Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III. She dances on the company’s visit to … [Read more...] about [Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits

[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?

26 April 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith 6 Comments

Matthew Ball and Laura Morera in Cinderella The Royal Ballet photo by Andrej Uspenski

Paul Arrowsmith sees two debut casts in The Royal Ballet's new production of Cinderella TitleCinderellaCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate22 April 2023, matinee and … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?

New York premiere of Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate opens American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season

24 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Christine Shevchenko in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate. Photo by Marty Sohl

American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Met box office opens today for the summer season that runs from 22 June to 22 July 2023. ABT returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love: … [Read more...] about New York premiere of Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate opens American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season

New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary

18 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ashley Hod, aloft, with, India Bradley, Marika Anderson, Christina Clark and Miriam Miller of NYCB in George Balanchine’s Serenade. Photo credit Erin Baiano

2023 FALL SEASON, 19 SEPTEMBER TO 15 OCTOBER 2023 TO EXPLORE THE FOUNDATION OF NYCB’S UNPARALLELED REPERTORY Featuring 18 Ballets by the New York City Ballet’s co-founder George Balanchine in 27 … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary

[Review] Les Étoiles – international ballet stars woo and wow in Italy

8 April 2023 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Valentine Colasante and Paul Marque in Swan Lake - Les Etoiles, Bologna 2023

Gala Les Étoiles with Valentine Colasante and Paul Marque (Paris Opera Ballet); Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia (New York City Ballet); Sergio Bernal (formerly National Ballet of Spain); Silvia Azzoni, … [Read more...] about [Review] Les Étoiles – international ballet stars woo and wow in Italy

New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced

22 March 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

New York City Ballet in Gianna Reisen’s Play Time. Photo credit Erin Baiano

Two Spring Gala World Premiere Ballets by Alysa Pires and Christopher Wheeldon Encore Performances of Works New to NYCB During the 2022-23 Season by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Gianna … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced

Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet

27 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Roman Mejia with Victor Abreu and Harrison Coll in Allegro Brillante. Photo credit Erin Baiano

Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, Roman Mejia, and Mira Nadon are promoted to Principal Dancer New York City Ballet has announced that four of its dancers -- Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, … [Read more...] about Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet

Royal Ballet principal dancer Laura Morera to retire

9 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Celebrating Laura Morera's 25 years with The Royal Ballet 2021 ROH. Photo by Asya Verzhbinsky

Royal Ballet Principal dancer Laura Morera will retire at the end of the current season after a career spanning more than 27 years. Her final performance on the Royal Opera House stage will be on … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet principal dancer Laura Morera to retire

The Royal Ballet’s acclaimed Like Water for Chocolate in cinemas worldwide

20 December 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Francesca Hayward as Tita and Marcelino Sambé as Pedro in Like Water for Chocolate, The Royal Ballet, 2022 ROH. Photograph by Tristram Kenton

The Royal Ballet’s Like Water for Chocolate will be broadcast to 909 cinemas in 33 countries worldwide in the new year. The production is choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, the Company’s … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s acclaimed Like Water for Chocolate in cinemas worldwide

The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty returns – also in cinemas

15 December 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Yasmine Nagdhi and Matthew Ball in The Sleeping Beauty, photo by Bill Cooper, The Royal Ballet 2017 ROH

This season, The Royal Ballet’s production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to the Royal Opera House, from Monday 16 January until Tuesday 6 June 2023. The ballet was first presented at Covent Garden … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty returns – also in cinemas

[Review] The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration – the importance of the past, present, and future

17 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 7 Comments

Marcelino Sambé and Matthew Ball in For Four 2022 ROH, photographed by Andrej Uspenski

How should the Royal Opera House celebrate 60 years of The Friends of Covent Garden? Krumping? Balanchine? Don't stress, you don't have to choose, we're getting both in the buffet that is The Royal … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration – the importance of the past, present, and future

A Diamond Celebration in cinema: The Royal Ballet Celebrates 60 Years

7 November 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Artists of The Royal Ballet in Diamonds, photo by Bill Cooper, ROH 2013

The Royal Ballet presents A Diamond Celebration, a special programme to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Friends of Covent Garden. It will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world on … [Read more...] about A Diamond Celebration in cinema: The Royal Ballet Celebrates 60 Years

[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

Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend

8 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Akane Takada and Ryoichi Hirano in Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour

The Athelhampton House Gala in Dorset has become an annual happening after the Royal Ballet’s Meaghan Grace Hinkis created the event after the first lockdown in 2020. Hinkis, who has been a first … [Read more...] about Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend

Rome Opera Ballet – Season 2022-2023

23 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Bolero - choreography by Pastor Polski, Balet Narodowy, photo Ewa Krasucka 2

The new ballet season of the Teatro dell'Opera in Roma has been announced by the company's director, Eleonora Abbagnato. Don Quixote by Laurent Hilaire Rome Opera Ballet opens its season with … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet – Season 2022-2023

Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato to dance with her 10-year-old daughter

6 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Eleonora Abbagnato in In the Night, Rome Opera Ballet, 2012-13, photo Lelli e Masotti

Eleonora Abbagnato, former étoile with the Paris Opera Ballet and director of the Rome Opera Ballet, has two children with her husband, the former footballer Federico Balzaretti – Julia, 10 years old, … [Read more...] about Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato to dance with her 10-year-old daughter

First look: Photo album of Ballet’s Like Water For Chocolate

2 June 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

14 - Like Water For Chocolate with Francesca Hayward Marcelino Sambe, photo Tristram Kenton

The curtain has just come down on opening night of Christopher Wheeldon's new work for The Royal Ballet. Below is a gallery of photos from yesterday's dress rehearsal (1 June 2022). A modern … [Read more...] about First look: Photo album of Ballet’s Like Water For Chocolate

Dancing Times’ June 2022 issue features La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko

27 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko outside La Scala in Milan © Graham Spicer

In June’s edition of Dancing Times magazine (out now) I talk to La Scala’s principal dancers Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko about life as an onstage and offstage couple: Nicoletta Manni … [Read more...] about Dancing Times’ June 2022 issue features La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko

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