Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet's new Balanchine triple bill, Three Signature Works – competent, but rarely exciting TitleBalanchine – Three Signature WorksSerenade / Prodigal Son / Symphony in … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet in Balanchine – Three Signature Works, Serenade / Prodigal Son / Symphony in C
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English National Ballet announces its 2025-2026 Season
Today, the English National Ballet [ENB] has announced its plans for the 2025-2026 season. The company will perform works by Martha Graham and Crystal Pite for the first time, and there will be a … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces its 2025-2026 Season
Gilbert Bolden III is promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet has announced that Gilbert Bolden III has been promoted to Principal Dancer. NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan announced the … [Read more...] about Gilbert Bolden III is promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet has a new Principal Dancer – Miriam Miller
New York City Ballet has announced that Miriam Miller has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Thursday 30 January by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet has a new Principal Dancer – Miriam Miller
Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder to give farewell performance with New York City Ballet on 13 February
New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder will give her final performance on Thursday 13 February following a 25-year career with the company, including 20 years as Principal … [Read more...] about Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder to give farewell performance with New York City Ballet on 13 February
Ratmansky and Peck world premieres in New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season
New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season highlights: World Premiere Ballets by NYCB Resident Choreographer JUSTIN PECK and NYCB Artist in Residence ALEXEI RATMANSKY A Centennial Tribute to NYCB … [Read more...] about Ratmansky and Peck world premieres in New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season
12 of the best in 2024 – fascinating memories from my year in dance
Graham Watts looks back at a year in dance and the 135 performances he saw in 2024. He picks out a dozen of the best. I slipped back a little in 2024, seeing only 135 shows, although they contained … [Read more...] about 12 of the best in 2024 – fascinating memories from my year in dance
Announcing ‘Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival’ 2025 in London
In 2022, London inaugurated a new chapter in Van Cleef & Arpels long-standing ties to the world of choreography by hosting the first edition of Dance Reflections. Over nearly three weeks, 17 shows … [Read more...] about Announcing ‘Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival’ 2025 in London
Review: La Scala dances Balanchine and Robbins – mesmerising beauty and charm
Graham Spicer sees La Scala Ballet’s triple bill with George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations and Dances at a Gathering and The Concert by Jerome Robbins. TitleBalanchine and RobbinsCompanyLa Scala … [Read more...] about Review: La Scala dances Balanchine and Robbins – mesmerising beauty and charm
Review: Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia in London
Jonathan Gray sees the State Ballet of Georgia's production of Swan Lake: "Step by step, moment by moment, act by act, I felt my heart sinking." TitleSwan Lake CompanyState Ballet of … [Read more...] about Review: Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia in London
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater
Today American Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director Susan Jaffe, announced casting for the company’s 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater. The season runs from 16 October until 3 November. … [Read more...] about Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater
Review: Ballet Under the Stars – 15 years of dance at Hatch House
Graham Watts sees Ballet Under the Stars at Hatch House with "outstanding mix of established and emerging talent". TitleBallet Under the StarsCompanyThe Covent Garden Dance CompanyVenueHatch House, … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Under the Stars – 15 years of dance at Hatch House
Review: 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Programme A
Matthew Paluch sees the Programme A gala at the 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo with 33 of the world's top dancers. TitleWorld Ballet Festival, Programme ACompanyJapan Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Review: 17th World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Programme A
Mira Nadon answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
New York City Ballet principal dancer Mira Nadon answers questions about dance and the arts, career and family, her likes and motto. When did you start dancing?I started dancing when I was … [Read more...] about Mira Nadon answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
Walter Venditti, former primo ballerino at La Scala, dies at 95
Walter Venditti, a well-loved figure in Italy's ballet world, died yesterday morning. He was 95. To accompany a series of photos I took of him teaching at his ballet school when he was 84, I … [Read more...] about Walter Venditti, former primo ballerino at La Scala, dies at 95
[Review & Photos] La Scala Ballet School performs Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Pistoni’s La Strada
There are kids who spend their spare time alone in their bedrooms scrolling through Instagram feeds or gaming, and there are those who take part in end of term dance shows after training regularly … [Read more...] about [Review & Photos] La Scala Ballet School performs Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Pistoni’s La Strada
Emma Von Enck promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet announced today that Emma Von Enck has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on 16 May by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic … [Read more...] about Emma Von Enck promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet presents its 75th Anniversary Spring Season with Tzigane renamed
The first performance of the six-week Spring Season will be a programme of works by New York City Ballet co-founder George Balanchine, including a major revival of a work originally titled Tzigane, … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet presents its 75th Anniversary Spring Season with Tzigane renamed
Les Étoiles gala in Rome – the ‘Gala of Inclusivity’ with international stars of dance
15 (eve), 16 (mat, eve), 17 (mat) March 2024 - Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone - Rome The annual Les Étoiles gala series in Rome kicks off tonight for a record four performances at … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles gala in Rome – the ‘Gala of Inclusivity’ with international stars of dance
[Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the New York City Ballet in London in a mixed bill: Rotunda, Duo Concertant, Gustave le Gray No.1, and Love Letter (on shuffle) TitleMixed BillCompanyNew York City … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan says goodbye after 29 years at San Francsico Ballet
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan will give her final performance with the company on Wednesday 14 February 2024 as Marguerite in Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite … [Read more...] about Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan says goodbye after 29 years at San Francsico Ballet
Tiler Peck answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
When did you start dancing?At the age of 2. Why did you start dancing?My mother owns a dance studio, and I was practically brought up there. As soon as I started walking, I was up trying to dance … [Read more...] about Tiler Peck answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
[Review] It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ENB’s Nutcracker
Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet's Nutcracker: "The current crop of capable dancers deserve a better Nutcracker." TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon … [Read more...] about [Review] It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ENB’s Nutcracker
New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
New York City Ballet (NYCB) makes its Sadler’s Wells debut in March 2024, bringing UK premieres of works by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Pam Tanowitz, and a classic work by George Balanchine. The … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
[Review] English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill – “Art isn’t easy… and it shouldn’t be.”
Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill TitleOur VoicesCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate21 September 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch There's a … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill – “Art isn’t easy… and it shouldn’t be.”
[Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations
Jonathan Gray sees the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ‘Ailey Classics' in London TitleAiley ClassicsCompanyAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate7 September … [Read more...] about [Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations
The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream
On Saturday 18 November at the Royal Opera House’s Clore Studio, The Royal Ballet will present an extended Insight event to celebrate the innovative creative genius of Bronislava Nijinska. The … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream
Casting announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 18–29 was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. Ticket sales open on Wednesday 6 … [Read more...] about Casting announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season
[Review] Snifters, anyone? The Australian Ballet brings Jewels to London
Jonathan Gray sees Jewels with The Australian Ballet at The Royal Opera House TitleJewelsCompanyThe Australian BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate2 August 2023ReviewerJonathan Gray This … [Read more...] about [Review] Snifters, anyone? The Australian Ballet brings Jewels to London
American Ballet Theatre announces 2023 Fall Season in New York
American Ballet Theatre's Fall Season offers three programmes featuring seven ballets including the return of Petite Mort, Études, and Ballet Imperial at The David H. Koch Theater from 18-29 October … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre announces 2023 Fall Season in New York