The cover for the November issue of Dancing Times features countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński. I interviewed him a couple of days before his Glyndebourne Festival debut singing the title role in Handel's Rinaldo. He's also a b-boy, a breakdancer, and breaking gives him mental as well as physical benefits. In his first major interview about dancing, he explains why he needs to … [Read more...] about Dancing Times features a countertenor on its cover: Jakub Józef Orliński talks about breakdancing
Diana Vishneva
Photo Album: Wheeldon’s Cinderella – English National Ballet
This Cinderella combines intimacy and spectacle. In a space as vast as the Albert Hall it would be easy to lose focus, and for the action and visuals to wax muddy or arid. That rarely happens. The second act is especially expertly judged, rich in motion and emotion as the venue becomes a palatial ballroom for two dozen couples swirling round Cinders and the Prince. – Donald … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Wheeldon’s Cinderella – English National Ballet
The National Ballet of Canada’s first performance in Russia to be livestreamed
The National Ballet of Canada's first performance in Moscow will be livestreamed across Russia on Yandex. The free livestream will take place on 15 October 2018 from The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre in Moscow where the National Ballet will perform a mixed programme as part of Diana Vishneva’s Context festival. The free livestream is part … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada’s first performance in Russia to be livestreamed
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 Contemporary Dance Prize for his interpretation of an extract from John Neumeier’s ballet Nijinsky. The 17-year-old comes from Aversa, a town 5 kilometres north of Naples, … [Read more...] about Introducing Michele Esposito… winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2017
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue, is on the newsstands now. It looks back on a year in dance with, says editor Alfio Agostini, …the best shows, trendiest dancers, most significant companies and most creative choreographers. The bi-monthly dance magazine, uniquely, comes out in three separate editions: Édition FRANCE, ENGLISH Edition and Edizione ITALIA. Each year it … [Read more...] about BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
Abdiel Cedric Jacobsen answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I began dancing when I was in the womb, taught informally by my mother through the blood memory of her ancestors. My mom is Ivorian - from Côte d'Ivoire - and when we were little kids she would push aside the coffee table in the living room to teach my two older sisters and I West African dances from the Ivory Coast. We started a dance … [Read more...] about Abdiel Cedric Jacobsen answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
VII Vaganova Prix winners are announced in St Petersburg
VII VAGANOVA-PRIX WINNERS BOYS 1st place – Lee Sangmin 2nd place – Chino Mark and Egor Geraschenko 3rd place – Zagidullin Ervin GIRLS, junior group 1st place – Bulanova Maria and Shimada Harui 2nd place – Savelieva Svetlana and Yoshie Erina GIRLS, senior group 1st place – Lee Soobin 2nd place – Sevenard Eleonora 3rd place – Park Seon Mee VBA 1-year trainee … [Read more...] about VII Vaganova Prix winners are announced in St Petersburg
In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was subtitled, a Dance Spectacular. In effect, the event brought many exceptional talents together, as is Ardani Artists’ custom, and it was also Sergei Polunin’s debut on America’s West Coast, something for Californians to get excited about. He was dancing with Natalia Osipova in Silent Echo, the piece created for them by … [Read more...] about In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes
The first edition of the Awards handed out by the dance magazine BALLET2000 were in 2004 when Maya Plisetskaya was presented with the main Prix for her career and during which she danced Ave Maya created for her by Maurice Béjart. Fittingly, the Awards Gala this year was dedicated to the memory of the great Russian ballerina who died last year, and three special ‘Maya’ Awards – … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes
BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya
In a week's time, the BALLET2000 Prix will host its annual event in Cannes, this year dedicated to the memory of Maya Plisetskaya. When the prize was launched, in 2004, then known as Les Étoiles de BALLET2000, the first Lifetime Achievement Award went to Plisetskaya. The 79-year-old not only collected her prize, but danced too: the Ave Maya solo created for her by Maurice … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya