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[Review] Brooklyn Mack in Swan Lake, dancing with understated charisma, nobility and grace

22 January 2023 by Jonathan Gray 2 Comments

Brooklyn Mack crop

Jonathan Gray sees Brooklyn Mack as Prince Siegfried with English National Ballet TitleSwan LakeCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon ColiseumDate19 January 2023 (matinée)ReviewerJonathan … [Read more...] about [Review] Brooklyn Mack in Swan Lake, dancing with understated charisma, nobility and grace

[Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London

13 January 2023 by Jonathan Gray 2 Comments

11 - Emma Hawes and Aitor Arrieta in Swan Lake, photo by Laurent Liotardo

Jonathan Gray sees the return of English National Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum TitleSwan LakeCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon ColiseumDate12 January … [Read more...] about [Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London

Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

29 December 2022 by Matthew Paluch 5 Comments

12 - The Rite of Spring - Mats Ek - English National Ballet, photo by Dasa Wharton 2022

Matthew Paluch looks at London dance 2022. Balanchine said something or other about the now. The present is all that matters. So please forgive me Mr B, for I'm gonna be doing some reflecting. … [Read more...] about Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

[Review] English National Ballet’s Nutcracker – what’s not to love? Sparkles and omissions.

21 December 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Erina Takahashi in Nutcracker, by Laurent Liotardo

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet’s Nutcracker TitleNutcrackerCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon Coliseum, LondonDate20 December 2022ReviewerMatthew Paluch If you're … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Nutcracker – what’s not to love? Sparkles and omissions.

English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition put on pause after exit of Tamara Rojo

14 December 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Emerging Dancer 2022, Photography by Laurent Liotardo, Post production by Nik Pate

English National Ballet today announced that its Emerging Dancer competition will be paused until 2024. The decision was made to ensure Artistic Director Designate, Aaron S. Watkin, and the wider … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition put on pause after exit of Tamara Rojo

English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey

11 December 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Beryl Grey as Aurora in the 1951-52 revival of The Sleeping Beauty with the Sadler's Wells Ballet, photo by Roger Wood, ROH

English National Ballet is deeply saddened by the news that our President and former Artistic Director, Dame Beryl Grey, has passed away at the age of 95. Dame Beryl was a dedicated ambassador and … [Read more...] about English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey

Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album

22 November 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

09 - Blake Works I - William Forsythe - English National Ballet, photo by Dasa Wharton 2022

Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur is the latest triple bill from English National Ballet at Sadler’s Wells. Here's a round-up of what some of the critics said with an exclusive photo album by Dasa … [Read more...] about Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album

[Review] English National Ballet present Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur

10 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 2 Comments

08 - Emily Suzuki and Fernando Carratala Coloma in The Rite of Spring by Mats Ek (c) Laurent Liotardo 2

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet's triple bill Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur TitleEk/ Forsythe/ QuagebeurCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate10 November … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet present Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur

Ballerina and coach Patricia Ruanne has died at 77

1 November 2022 by Gramilano 4 Comments

Patricia Ruanne

Patricia Ruanne was born in Leeds in the north of England in 1945, and studied at the Royal Ballet School from the age of 13, joining the Royal Ballet in 1962 where she became principal in 1969. She … [Read more...] about Ballerina and coach Patricia Ruanne has died at 77

London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023 – tickets on sale from 5 September

4 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ballet Icons Gala 2023

The annual Ballet Icons Gala will take place on 19 February 2023 at the London Coliseum. After world events forced the cancellation of this year’s edition, next year will see its return with … [Read more...] about London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023 – tickets on sale from 5 September

Aaron S Watkin to become new Artistic Director of English National Ballet

24 August 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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English National Ballet announced that Aaron S Watkin has been appointed as its new Artistic Director. He will take up the position in August 2023. Watkin comes to English National Ballet from the … [Read more...] about Aaron S Watkin to become new Artistic Director of English National Ballet

United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián

8 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

United Ukrainian Ballet - Giselle

The United Ukrainian Ballet will perform Alexei Ratmansky's new 'Ukrainian' Giselle in the Netherlands and at the London Coliseum. The profits from ticket sales will go to help the people and culture … [Read more...] about United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián

[Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022

21 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Emerging Dancer 2022 finalists © Photography by ASH crop

English National Ballet’s annual Emerging Dancer competition has been won by Eric Snyder. The competition has six of the company’s dancers, selected by their peers, perform in front of a panel of … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022

London Children’s Ballet: eliminating barriers to talent

18 May 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Anne of Green Gables - London Children's Theatre, photo by ASH 2022 - 09

The four-month rehearsal and performance experience is free of charge, which means there is no barrier to talent, so London Children's Ballet dancers come from every economic, social and ethnic … [Read more...] about London Children’s Ballet: eliminating barriers to talent

Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan

26 March 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Ballet for Peace

Some of the dance names that have been making headlines recently will dance for Ukraine in two upcoming galas in Italy: Olga Smirnova, Victor Caixeta, Jacopo Tissi, Iana Salenko, Anastasia Matvienko … [Read more...] about Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan

English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season

8 March 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

English National Ballet in rehearsal for Raymonda by Tamara Rojo (c) Laurent Liotardo

The English National Ballet has announced its plans for the 2022-2023 season, a season that will involve a change of leadership as Tamara Rojo, the company’s Artistic Director, leaves for San … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season

Dancing Times, February 2022, out now

1 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The February 2022 edition of Dancing Times looks at two new productions that jumped through a few hurdles before finally getting before an audience: Jonathan Gray reviews English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February 2022, out now

Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet

11 January 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet has announced that Artistic Director and Lead Principal Dancer, Tamara Rojo, will step down towards the end of 2022 to take up the role of Artistic Director at San Francisco … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet

Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere

6 January 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

English National Ballet's Emily Suzuki & Daniel McCormick in rehearsal for Raymonda by Tamara Rojo (c)Laurent Liotardo

The recent impact of Covid-19 has disrupted English National Ballet’s rehearsal schedule for its upcoming production of Raymonda. This, combined with the complexities of bringing a new, full-length … [Read more...] about Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere

First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet

7 December 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

English National Ballet in rehearsal for Raymonda by Tamara Rojo (c) Laurent Liotardo

The first photos of English National Ballet’s new production of Raymonda are of the rehearsals that took place in the company’s Holloway Production Studio at its east London home, the Mulryan Centre … [Read more...] about First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet

[Photo album] Round-up of reactions to Akram Khan’s Creature

15 October 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Akram Khan's Creature, photo by Dasa Wharton, ENB, 2021 - 19

Below is a roundup of the critic’s reaction to Akram Khan’s new work for English National Ballet, Creature. Photos are by Dasa Wharton. Among the overwhelming consensus of 2-star and 3-star reviews … [Read more...] about [Photo album] Round-up of reactions to Akram Khan’s Creature

UK’s National Dance Awards announced

28 June 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Cellist. Marcelino Sambe and Lauren Cuthbertson. ©ROH, 2020. Photographed by Bill Cooper. (6)

This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced

English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’

26 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Katja Khaniukova and Irek Mukhamedov in Annabelle Lopez Ochoas Broken Wings © Laurent Liotardo

This summer, from 16 - 26 June, English National Ballet presents Solstice, a programme of repertoire highlights, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Solstice features excerpts from the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’

Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced

8 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Onegin with Francesca Hayward as Olga and Matthew Ball as Lensky © ROH, 2020. Photographed by Tristram Kenton

The nominees for the 21st National Dance Awards 2021 have been announced by the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the announcement of awards and award … [Read more...] about Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced

English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’

20 April 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Senseless Kindness © Morgan Sinclair

Marking its first live performances to theatre audiences for over a year, English National Ballet returns to the stage on Monday 17 May with Reunion at Sadler’s Wells, London. Reunion sees ENB … [Read more...] about English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’

English National Ballet launches new apps

16 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tamara Rojo in Akram Khan's Giselle © Laurent Liotardo

English National Ballet has launched brand-new apps to help audiences enjoy the company’s digital content from its online platform ENB at Home. ‘ENB at Home’ is ENB’s dedicated on-demand video … [Read more...] about English National Ballet launches new apps

Ballet treats to view online during the holidays

24 December 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker © Erin Baiano

Dance programming for the festive period from companies all over the world are many: free, subscription and pay-per-view. Here are some that have caught my eye. Please feel free to signal in the … [Read more...] about Ballet treats to view online during the holidays

All about English National Ballet’s Digital Season: 23 Nov – 21 Dec

20 November 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet Digital Season

English National Ballet has announced the world premiere dates for its digital season, a series of five original dance films that will be made available to rent via Ballet on Demand, part of the … [Read more...] about All about English National Ballet’s Digital Season: 23 Nov – 21 Dec

English National Ballet launches on-demand video platform

4 November 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tamara Rojo and James Streeter in Akram Khan's Giselle © Laurent Liotardo

English National Ballet’s on-demand video platform, ENB at Home, launches today. It offers two services, Ballet on Demand which features ballet productions available to rent for 72 hour periods; … [Read more...] about English National Ballet launches on-demand video platform

English National Ballet receives €3m grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

24 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet has been awarded a grant of £3 million through the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, announced today. Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet said, I … [Read more...] about English National Ballet receives €3m grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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