Lily Hyde sees BRB's Don Quixote and is impressed by the lead dancers, the orchestrations, and the design, though disappointed by the corps de ballet. TitleDon QuixoteCompanyBirmingham Royal … [Read more...] about Review: Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote with Birmingham Royal Ballet – a frothy delight
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La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
La Scala Ballet Soloist Federico Fresi returned to dance on the opening night of the season as Puss-in-Boots in Sleeping Beauty after two years away from the stage. It was his first major appearance … [Read more...] about La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House – from 17 June to 18 July – will feature a new staging of Don Quixote, as well as the return of Onegin, Swan Lake, and … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
Interview: Elizaveta Kokoreva, the Bolshoi Ballet’s youngest star, comes to Rome
Elizaveta Kokoreva makes her debut in the West when she dances in the Les Étoiles galas in Rome on 4 and 5 January. Elizaveta Kokoreva was promoted to the top rank of dancers at the Bolshoi Theatre … [Read more...] about Interview: Elizaveta Kokoreva, the Bolshoi Ballet’s youngest star, comes to Rome
Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
Writing about ballet galas is always a challenge and a review can easily turn into a shopping list... he did this, then they did that. The latest Les Étoiles gala from Daniele Cipriani was certainly … [Read more...] about Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
Books: Amici della Scala celebrates Italy’s theatre designers – Luciano Damiani, Anna Anni, Gabriella Pescucci, Franca Squarciapino, Luisa Spinatelli
For over twenty years, the association Amici della Scala (Friends of La Scala) has produced books dedicated to the set and costume designers who have worked in Milan’s opera house. Since 2002 there … [Read more...] about Books: Amici della Scala celebrates Italy’s theatre designers – Luciano Damiani, Anna Anni, Gabriella Pescucci, Franca Squarciapino, Luisa Spinatelli
His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of The Royal Ballet
His Majesty The King will continue to serve as Patron of the Royal Opera House and The Royal Opera but has accepted Patronage of The Royal Ballet. In the announcement marking the first anniversary … [Read more...] about His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of The Royal Ballet
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
Nina Ananiashvili brings State Ballet of Georgia to London in summer 2024
The State Ballet of Georgia based in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi will visit London in 2024. The company’s last visit to the UK was in 2008 when it performed at the Edinburgh International … [Read more...] about Nina Ananiashvili brings State Ballet of Georgia to London in summer 2024
[Photo Album] Dasa Wharton sees Don Quixote with The Royal Ballet – Nuñez, Muntagirov, Naghdi, Ball
Don Quixote with Marianela Nuñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Mayara Magri In staging his version for The Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta, who was once a high-jumping and charming Basilio, has taken the wise … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Dasa Wharton sees Don Quixote with The Royal Ballet – Nuñez, Muntagirov, Naghdi, Ball
[Interview] Valentino Zucchetti on Anemoi, his work for The Royal Ballet
It is almost a decade since I last spoke to dancer and choreographer Valentino Zucchetti. In that time there have been some major changes in his career, and now his one-act ballet Anemoi, commissioned … [Read more...] about [Interview] Valentino Zucchetti on Anemoi, his work for The Royal Ballet
[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote with Mayara Magri and Marcelino Sambé
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote with Mayara Magri and Marcelino Sambé – "a cheery antidote to winter’s arrival" TitleDon QuixoteCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote with Mayara Magri and Marcelino Sambé
[Review and Photos] Yellowstone International Arts Festival – the most unique gala I have experienced
Graham Watts sees 'Stars on the Yellowstone' in Montana TitleStars on the YellowstoneCompanyYellowstone International Arts FestivalVenueYellowstone Hot Springs and Resort, Paradise Valley, … [Read more...] about [Review and Photos] Yellowstone International Arts Festival – the most unique gala I have experienced
[Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
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
Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season
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
[Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
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
La Scala principal dancer Claudio Coviello on dancing in Nureyev’s Nutcracker
La Scala doesn’t ‘do’ Nutcrackers for Christmas. Its last two productions during the Christmas period were La Bayadère and Sylvia. It flirted briefly with a version of The Nutcracker by Nacho Duato in … [Read more...] about La Scala principal dancer Claudio Coviello on dancing in Nureyev’s Nutcracker
The Bolshoi Theatre’s Ballet Day online
The Russian theatres will not be taking part in World Ballet Day on 2 November, but The Bolshoi Theatre will host its annual live stream of dance on its YouTube channel on the eve of World Ballet … [Read more...] about The Bolshoi Theatre’s Ballet Day online
Royal Opera House Stream goes live with 130 titles
The Royal Opera House has launched a streaming service that offers 45 performances from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera’s archives. Together with these are also 85 behind-the-scenes features, … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House Stream goes live with 130 titles
Rome Opera Ballet – Season 2022-2023
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
Daniil Simkin and Daniel Camargo join American Ballet Theatre as guest artists
Daniil Simkin and Daniel Camargo will replace James Whiteside in upcoming performances with the American Ballet Theatre during the spring and summer. Whiteside is recovering from a serious knee injury … [Read more...] about Daniil Simkin and Daniel Camargo join American Ballet Theatre as guest artists
Les Étoiles ballet gala in Rome at the end of January, now booking
After the doom and gloom with the many announcements of theatre events being cancelled or postponed, here is some good news from Rome. The annual Les Étoiles ballet gala evening in Rome which was … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles ballet gala in Rome at the end of January, now booking
Exciting debuts at La Scala: Alice Mariani and Mattia Semperboni
While theatre debuts are highly anticipated and hopefully thrilling, delusion and disappointment can arrive all too quickly after curtain up. Happily, there was nothing to disappoint in Alice … [Read more...] about Exciting debuts at La Scala: Alice Mariani and Mattia Semperboni
[Interview] The Royal Ballet’s director, Kevin O’Hare, on returning to the Covent Garden stage
The Royal Ballet’s director, Kevin O’Hare, says about lockdown, I needed [the dancers] as much as they probably needed me. I think we have managed to keep the company spirit. Of course, we have … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Royal Ballet’s director, Kevin O’Hare, on returning to the Covent Garden stage
Balletto di Roma in Io, Don Chisciotte: compact yet powerful storytelling
The Balletto di Roma’s take on Don Quixote – Io, Don Chisciotte (I, Don Quixote) – is a thoroughly successful reimagining of the story that uses the Minkus ballet score for an hour of compact yet … [Read more...] about Balletto di Roma in Io, Don Chisciotte: compact yet powerful storytelling
Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Of course, it was not a simple path and fraught with difficulties, which put everyone to the test, but which allowed the theatre to achieve undeniable results. After the surprising accusations from … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Rome Opera Ballet dancers accuse director Eleonora Abbagnato of “disrespectful” behaviour
Unions representing the dancers at Rome Opera Ballet have sent a letter to the directors of the Rome Opera House complaining about the “disrespectful” behaviour of the director of the ballet company, … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet dancers accuse director Eleonora Abbagnato of “disrespectful” behaviour
Photo album: Gala Les Étoiles at Ravenna Festival with international ballet stars
Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand (Paris Opera Ballet), Jacopo Tissi and Alena Kovaleva (Bolshoi Ballet), Bakhtiyar Adamzhan (Astana Opera, Kazakhstan), Tatiana Melnik (Hungarian National Ballet), … [Read more...] about Photo album: Gala Les Étoiles at Ravenna Festival with international ballet stars
The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting
The Royal Ballet tours to Japan and Los Angeles this summer, presenting signature work from the Company’s repertory, a world premiere by Wayne McGregor and community engagement projects. Tokyo, Bunka … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting
Isaac Hernández answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A for Isaac Hernández When did you start dancing? I was 8 years old. My father was teaching me in the backyard of our house. Why did you start dancing? We are a big family — 11 children — my … [Read more...] about Isaac Hernández answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition