There are many, many Italian dancers scattered around companies throughout the world. Some are in the corps de ballet, others are principal dancers, but all continue the tradition that made Italian … [Read more...] about Dance in Italy – Spoleto Festival’s Dance Gala with Abbagnato, Vogel, Frola, Dato and many more on 30 June
Francesco Ventriglia
Jas Art Ballet Company’s Opera Danza Festival in Milan
The Jas Art Ballet Company was formed in 2013 by the husband and wife team Sabrina Brazzo and Andrea Volpintesta, both formerly with the ballet company at La Scala (she a principal dancer). In six … [Read more...] about Jas Art Ballet Company’s Opera Danza Festival in Milan
Interviews with Julio Bocca, Igor Yebra, Francesco Ventriglia — changes at Uruguay’s Ballet Nacional Sodre
After more than seven years as director of Ballet Nacional Sodre (BNS), Uruguay’s ballet company, Julio Bocca has decided to leave and move on. During his time in Montevideo he has raised the … [Read more...] about Interviews with Julio Bocca, Igor Yebra, Francesco Ventriglia — changes at Uruguay’s Ballet Nacional Sodre
Francesco Ventriglia to leave Royal New Zealand Ballet
in italiano Francesco Ventriglia, Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, has decided to step down in 2017 after almost three years with the company. He took up his appointment as the … [Read more...] about Francesco Ventriglia to leave Royal New Zealand Ballet
Royal Ballet Season 2015 – 2016 with 4 World Premières
Four World Premières feature in the line-up for the Royal Ballet's 2015 - 2016 Season and, for the first time, all three of The Royal Ballet's associated choreographers present new works for the main … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Season 2015 – 2016 with 4 World Premières
Sylvie Guillem’s ballet cancelled and a dancer finishes in hospital: backstage drama
Monday night's opening of a quadruple bill at Florence's Teatro Comunale was cancelled at the last moment, though a warning had been issued previously. A protest in Rome, against the cuts in the … [Read more...] about Sylvie Guillem’s ballet cancelled and a dancer finishes in hospital: backstage drama
Culture crash: MaggioDanza ballet company axed in Florence
Addio to MaggioDanza, the ballet company formed in 1967 under the auspices of the Florence's Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. A financial crisis has resulted in the decision to axe the ballet company, … [Read more...] about Culture crash: MaggioDanza ballet company axed in Florence