The Contemporary Evening was a triumph, with seven works: a contemporary ‘classic’, some lesser-known pieces, and a new creation. La Scala is finding it difficult to attract audiences back to the … [Read more...] about La Scala’s enthralling Contemporary Evening is a triumph
David Dawson
La Scala 2021-2022 Ballet Season
La Scala has bravely announced a full season for 2021-2022. This is the first ballet season organised by La Scala’s new director of the Ballet Company, Manuel Legris. There are seven programmes, with … [Read more...] about La Scala 2021-2022 Ballet Season
Dutch National Ballet’s premiere of METAMORPHOSIS to celebrate International Dance Day
Dutch National Ballet celebrates International Dance Day with a film of David Dawson's new creation METAMORPHOSIS. The stream of METAMORPHOSIS on 29 April 2021 will start at 20:15 (CET) on the … [Read more...] about Dutch National Ballet’s premiere of METAMORPHOSIS to celebrate International Dance Day
Online now – choreographer David Dawson’s 7 Portraits of Solitude
David Dawson has created seven short dance works – each between three and four minutes long – which have just been released online. The British choreographer is the Associate Artist with the Dutch … [Read more...] about Online now – choreographer David Dawson’s 7 Portraits of Solitude
Photo album: First look at the new Crystal Pite ballet for The Royal Ballet
The Royal Ballet celebrates the diversity and richness of contemporary ballet with a mixed programme that includes an established classic, a recent work and a world premiere: David Dawson’s first work … [Read more...] about Photo album: First look at the new Crystal Pite ballet for The Royal Ballet
Introducing Michele Esposito… winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2017
Michele Esposito has won the Prix de Lausanne 2017. The first prize, sponsored by the Swiss investment firm Adveq, was not his only award as he also won the Best Swiss Candidate Prize as well as the … [Read more...] about Introducing Michele Esposito… winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2017
THE ROYAL BALLET SEASON 2016 – 2017: theatre and cinema
All the details of the 2016-2017 Ballet Season at London's Royal Opera House: skip to section: ROYAL BALLET 2016-2017 SEASON - IN BRIEF THE ROYAL OPERA 2016-2017 SEASON THE ROYAL OPERA SEASON … [Read more...] about THE ROYAL BALLET SEASON 2016 – 2017: theatre and cinema
Mara Galeazzi & Friends in Milan for three days of dance
From tomorrow, 30 October until 1 November the Italian Royal Ballet dancer Mara Galeazzi will bring some exciting dancing to Milan as the Milan Expo 2015 comes to an end. An interesting programme … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi & Friends in Milan for three days of dance
Ballet’s biggest names come to Milan for 4 days of dance
Milan is not like London or New York… there’s not a lot of dance going on. The resident company at La Scala will be performing six titles during the coming season. That’s S-I-X. And there will not be … [Read more...] about Ballet’s biggest names come to Milan for 4 days of dance
Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards
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
An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Vito Mazzeo will bring a group of his colleagues from Amsterdam to Teatro Salieri in Legnago for a 'Dutch Gala' on 22 November. Mazzeo, who was formerly a … [Read more...] about An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Andrey Merkuriev answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was five I started dancing things like the cha-cha-cha and rumba. Ballet began when I was ten. Why did you start dancing? Teachers and parents saw my … [Read more...] about Andrey Merkuriev answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Jurgita Dronina answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I've been dancing since I remember; ballet school at 9. Why did you start dancing? I started with ballroom dancing, then hip-hop and a bit of break dance... … [Read more...] about Jurgita Dronina answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Cynthia Harvey answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? At age 8. A short time ago. Why did you start dancing? Apparently I preferred it to walking; actually I still do. Music was frequently played at home. My … [Read more...] about Cynthia Harvey answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
