[Review] It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ENB’s Nutcracker
Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet’s Nutcracker: “The current capable crop of dancers deserve a better Nutcracker.”
George Balanchine
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New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
New York City Ballet comes to London in 2024 with UK premieres by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Pam Tanowitz, and a classic work by George Balanchine.
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[Review] English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill – “Art isn’t easy… and it shouldn’t be.”
There’s a buzz in the air… The Our Voices triple bill at Sadler’s Wells feels like the arrival of a different English National Ballet.
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[Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations
Alvin Ailey company: “…tremendously committed to everything it performs, dancing with an inspirational sense of dignity, joy and accomplishment.”
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The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream
On 18 November, The Royal Ballet will present an extended Insight event to celebrate Bronislava Nijinska that will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
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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.
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[Review] Snifters, anyone? The Australian Ballet brings Jewels to London
The Australian Ballet in London: ‘cracking performance’, ‘lacking in spontaneity’, ‘intriguingly romantic’, ‘a ballet cliché’ – mixed feelings from Jonathan Gray.
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American Ballet Theatre announces 2023 Fall Season in New York
Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced American Ballet Theatre’s Fall season programming today. The season will run from 18–29 October with three programmes.
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Au revoir – Brandon Lawrence gives his final performance with Birmingham Royal Ballet
Principal dancer Brandon Lawrence’s last evening with Birmingham Royal Ballet (before joining Cathy Marston in Zürich) saw him dance in all three ballets.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet’s free streaming of Season Encore Performance
Pacific Northwest Ballet celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a free livestream of its Season Encore Performance gala.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s summer bill: Apollo – Interlinked – ‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café
The triple bill from Birmingham Royal Ballet from 8 – 10 June 2023 is when the company will say farewell to principal dancer Brandon Lawrence.
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[Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’
New York City Ballet’s Masters at Work Balanchine & Robbins II programme: Square Dance, Afternoon of a Faun, Haieff Divertimento, and Donizetti Variations.
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[Review] New York City Ballet ‘All Balanchine’ programme
New York City Ballet’s All Balanchine programme: Ballet that makes you feel alive, where risk-laden movement is palpable, and the whole emphasis is on the now.
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New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary
New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season with more than 60 ballets and 25 weeks of performances from September 2023 until the summer of 2024.
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Carlos Acosta returns to the Royal Opera House to celebrate his 50th Birthday
Carlos Acosta celebrates his 50th birthday (on 2 June) by returning to dance at the Royal Opera House from 26 – 30 July.
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[Review] Les Étoiles – international ballet stars woo and wow in Italy
Quality casting and clever programming make the Les Étoiles gala a rewarding evening of world-class dance.
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New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced
New York City Ballet’s 2023 Spring Season opens on 18 April with two world premieres, encore performances, and Balanchine, Robbins and Ratmansksy works.
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Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet has announced that four of its dancers have been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer.
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The lonely father – Jonathan Gray reviews a new biography of the choreographer John Cranko
It is written with love for John Cranko but does not shy away from noting his insecurities, nor from stating that not all his ballets were works of genius.
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Dame Beryl Grey: an obituary by Mary Clarke
Mary Clarke, former editor of Dancing Times, wrote this obituary of Dame Beryl Grey before her death in 2015.
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Ballerinas Maria Tallchief and Carla Fracci honoured with a stamp and a coin
Announcements from both sides of the pond honouring two ballerinas: a coin for Maria Tallchief and a stamp for Carla Fracci.
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[Review] The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration – the importance of the past, present, and future
Guest author Matthew Paluch looks at celebrating 60 years of The Friends of Covent Garden in a varied programme for The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration.
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A Diamond Celebration in cinema: The Royal Ballet Celebrates 60 Years
The Royal Ballet’s Diamond Celebration will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world on 16 November with world premieres and Balanchine’s Diamonds.
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[Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
Guest author Jonathan Gray sees the New York City Ballet’s ‘All Balanchine II’ programme: “Everyone is rewarded by Balanchine’s outstanding choreography.”
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Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend
10 and 11 September sees the return of the Athelhampton House Gala in Dorset, UK, with Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers.
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[Review & Album] La Scala Theatre Ballet School’s end of term show 2022
La Scala Theatre Ballet School’s performance to showcase its leavers included a delightful new piece by Valentino Zucchetti and Balanchine’s Serenade.
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Dancing Times’ June 2022 issue features La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko
In June’s Dancing Times, Gramilano talks to La Scala principal dancers Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko about life as an onstage and offstage couple.
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Laurent Hilaire replaces Igor Zelensky at the Bavarian State Ballet
Laurent Hilaire takes over from Igor Zelensky as Director of the Bayerisches Staatsballett. Hilaire presented the new ballet season at today’s press conference.
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The National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 Season
The National Ballet of Canada announces 2022-2023 season which includes the world premiere of MADDADDAM by Wayne McGregor and Margaret Atwood.
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Dancing Times, May 2022 issue
In the May issue of Dancing Times, I write about the European premiere of Touché, a lockdown creation for ABT by Christopher Rudd, and Jewels at La Scala.
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