The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26). The qualifying period for performances was between 1 January and 31 … [Read more...] about The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
Crystal Pite
Review: English National Ballet’s double bill Body and Soul – commentaries on the state of the contemporary world
Jonathan Gray sees English National Ballet in a new double bill, Body and Soul, which the company dances to perfection. TitleBody and Soul (Part 1) | Proper ConductCompanyEnglish National … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s double bill Body and Soul – commentaries on the state of the contemporary world
Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Matthew Paluch sees Jan Martens' KID IN A CANDY SHOP and Marcos Morau's Horses with Nederlands Dans Theater – dancers of unquestionable commitment and style. TitleWildsong – KID IN A CANDY SHOP | … [Read more...] about Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
As queer male representation in ballet soars, queer female representation stays firmly on the ground
Ballet has long served as a haven for queer people. From composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky to choreographers like Frederick Ashton and Jerome Robbins, impresarios like Sergei Diaghilev, and, of … [Read more...] about As queer male representation in ballet soars, queer female representation stays firmly on the ground
The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2025/26 Season. He said, I am sure audiences will join me in congratulating … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
The Winners of the 2024 National Dance Awards were announced at a ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London. It is the 25th anniversary of the Awards. The awards – voted upon by the 60 dance … [Read more...] about 2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
Review: Ballet BC double bill – Frontier and PASSING… we’re a universe in ourselves
Lucía Piquero sees Crystal Pite's Frontier and Johan Inger’s work PASSING with Canada's Ballet BC, on tour – dance that gives a sense of life. TitleCrystal Pite's Frontier - Johan Inger’s … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet BC double bill – Frontier and PASSING… we’re a universe in ourselves
Ballet BC, Canada’s leading contemporary ballet company to give premiere of double bill by Crystal Pite and Johan Inger
This May, Ballet BC, one of the world’s finest contemporary ballet ensembles, returns to Sadler’s Wells to present the UK and London premiere of a double bill by two exceptional choreographers – … [Read more...] about Ballet BC, Canada’s leading contemporary ballet company to give premiere of double bill by Crystal Pite and Johan Inger
The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
The Dance Section of the UK Critics’ Circle announces the short-listed nominations for the 25th National Dance Awards (#NDA25). The National Dance Awards have been organised each year of this … [Read more...] about The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
English National Ballet announces its 2025-2026 Season
Today, the English National Ballet [ENB] has announced its plans for the 2025-2026 season. The company will perform works by Martha Graham and Crystal Pite for the first time, and there will be a … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces its 2025-2026 Season
Review: Mixed ‘Encounters’ – contemporary ballet remains alive at the Opera House
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The Royal Ballet's 'Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets' – "Tanowitz masters the art of creating ballets that keep their audiences engaged." TitleEncounters: Four … [Read more...] about Review: Mixed ‘Encounters’ – contemporary ballet remains alive at the Opera House
Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The National Ballet of Canada in Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/Portner TitleFrontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/PortnerCompanyThe … [Read more...] about Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
Graham Watts talks to Hope Muir, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, on the eve of the company’s London performances. Several years ago, the outstanding South African dancer, Dane … [Read more...] about Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
Royal Ballet casting for February/March 2025 – Onegin, Light of Passage, Phaedra + Minotaur
Here is a preview of The Royal Ballet casting for next year’s productions of Onegin, Light of Passage, and the double bill with The Royal Opera Phaedra + Minotaur. Exciting role debuts see Matthew … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet casting for February/March 2025 – Onegin, Light of Passage, Phaedra + Minotaur
[Interview] Royal Ballet director Kevin O’Hare talks about the company’s new name and new season 2024-2025
The Royal Ballet’s 2024-2025 season has just been announced – the full programme can be seen below – with an exciting mix of full-length ballets and mixed bills, the company’s hit repertory pieces and … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet director Kevin O’Hare talks about the company’s new name and new season 2024-2025
Nominations for the 24th National Dance Awards – #NDA24
The Dance Section of the UK Critics’ Circle has announced its short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA24). The qualifying period for performances was between 1st January and … [Read more...] about Nominations for the 24th National Dance Awards – #NDA24
Sadler’s Wells in London has announced seven new Associate Artists
Sadler’s Wells has announced seven new Associate Artists who represent a wide range of dance styles and are among the most exciting talents working in dance today. The appointments were made by … [Read more...] about Sadler’s Wells in London has announced seven new Associate Artists
The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
The National Ballet of Canada has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté will retire after 26 years with the National Ballet. Although my … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
A Year in Dance – 12 of the best in 2023. Graham Watts’ eclectic year
A year in dance – Graham Watts looks back at the 200 performances he saw in 2023 and chooses 12 of the best. Although the dreaded covid still seemed to lurk around every corner, 2023 was the year … [Read more...] about A Year in Dance – 12 of the best in 2023. Graham Watts’ eclectic year
[Review] Kammerballetten – contemporary dance in Copenhagen
Matthew Paluch sees Kammerballetten at the studio theatre of the Copenhagen Opera House TitleKammerballetten CompanyTrio Vitruvi / KammerballettenVenueTakkelloftet, The Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] Kammerballetten – contemporary dance in Copenhagen
[Review] English National Ballet School 2023 Summer Performances
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] Nederlands Dance Theater triple bill – knowingly incomplete?
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Jann Parry sees the Nederlands Dance Theater in London TitleGabriela Carrizo/Jiri Kylian/ Crystal Pite and Simon McBurneyCompanyNederlands Dans TheaterVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate19 April … [Read more...] about [Review] Nederlands Dance Theater triple bill – knowingly incomplete?
[Review] Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined – there’s lots to savour, but…
Matthew Paluch sees Akram Khan's Jungle Book reimagined TitleJungle Book reimaginedCompanyAkram Khan CompanyVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate5 April 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Most synopses of … [Read more...] about [Review] Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined – there’s lots to savour, but…
Choreography – concerns and considerations about the future of ballet
Ballet needs help. There's no denying it. In fact, the Arts and Humanities do in general, as the current UK government seems to think we can do away with them and still live a full life. So, to … [Read more...] about Choreography – concerns and considerations about the future of ballet
[Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet
Guest author Matthew Paluch reviews the opening night of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage, her first full-length ballet for The Royal Ballet. TitleLight of PassageCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet
Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere
The curtain has just gone down on the opening night – 18 October 2022 – of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage. Pite has returned to The Royal Ballet to transform her shorter work Flight Pattern into a … [Read more...] about Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere
Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato to dance with her 10-year-old daughter
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
Giveaway – free tickets for Australian Ballet live stream with David Hallberg
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
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
Royal Opera House Ballet and Opera season 2022-2023 in brief
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