London Children's Ballet creates a new ballet each year with young dancers aged from 9 to 16. Tomorrow, 13 April 2023, LCB presents its new work, a version of Snow White, which will have seven … [Read more...] about London Children’s Ballet returns with 7 performances of Snow White at London’s Peacock Theatre
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They say compromise, we say evolution – can the value system of ballet be broader
They say compromise, we say evolution. Can the value system of ballet be broader than it currently is? Matthew Paluch reacts to recent, decisive opinions. "If you can actually be yourself and at … [Read more...] about They say compromise, we say evolution – can the value system of ballet be broader
[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…
[Review] The return of Akram Khan’s Creature – Jeffrey Cirio galvanises a baffling ballet
Jann Parry sees Akram Khan's Creature with English National Ballet TitleCreature CompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate23 March 2023ReviewerJann Parry Akram Khan’s Creature, … [Read more...] about [Review] The return of Akram Khan’s Creature – Jeffrey Cirio galvanises a baffling ballet
[Review] Seeta Patel’s The Rite of Spring – as musical as hell
Matthew Paluch sees the Seeta Patel Dance in The Rite of Spring TitleThe Rite of SpringCompanySeeta Patel DanceVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate14 March 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Sadler’s Wells … [Read more...] about [Review] Seeta Patel’s The Rite of Spring – as musical as hell
[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake with guest Polina Semionova
Jonathan Gray goes on another trip to the lake to see Polina Semionova take to the stage of Birmingham Hippodrome TitleSwan LakeCompanyBirmingham Royal BalletVenueBirmingham HippodromeDate17 February … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake with guest Polina Semionova
Critics round-up and photo album of English National Ballet’s Swan Lake
Derek Deane created his version of Swan Lake in 1997 to be seen at the Royal Albert Hall and other in-the-round spaces, but later adapted later it for traditional theatres. Here are the London critics … [Read more...] about Critics round-up and photo album of English National Ballet’s Swan Lake
[Review] Brooklyn Mack in Swan Lake, dancing with understated charisma, nobility and grace
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022
London Children’s Ballet: eliminating barriers to talent
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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’
