Jann Parry sees Northern Ballet's triple bill: Generations TitleGenerationsCompanyNorthern BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House LondonDate31 October 2023ReviewerJann Parry Federico … [Read more...] about Northern Ballet presents Generations: three short ballets (Joie de vivre, Adagio Hammerklavier, Intimate Pages)
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Stuttgart Ballet’s Mackenzie Brown is promoted to Principal Dancer
After her debut as Juliet in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet on 22 October 2023, Mackenzie Brown, Soloist with the Stuttgart Ballet, was promoted to Principal Dancer by Artistic Director Tamas … [Read more...] about Stuttgart Ballet’s Mackenzie Brown is promoted to Principal Dancer
After the Bolshoi, Jacopo Tissi joins Dutch National Ballet
Jacopo Tissi has been offered a contract as principal dancer with the Dutch National Ballet (Het Nationale Ballet) in Amsterdam. He left the same position at the Bolshoi Theatre in 2022 after Russia … [Read more...] about After the Bolshoi, Jacopo Tissi joins Dutch National Ballet
Northern Ballet’s “Generations” with Tiler Peck premiere to come to London
Northern Ballet will present a triple bill of works in its hometown, Leeds, this September, followed by a run at Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre in October. The programme features a world … [Read more...] about Northern Ballet’s “Generations” with Tiler Peck premiere to come to London
[Interview] Tamas Detrich’s first five years as director of Stuttgart Ballet
Tamas Detrich’s career with Stuttgart Ballet spans over 45 years, first as a dancer, later as a ballet master, artistic associate then associate artistic director. He became artistic director of the … [Read more...] about [Interview] Tamas Detrich’s first five years as director of Stuttgart Ballet
[Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 10th-anniversary performance of Men in Motion TitleMen in MotionCompanyIvan Putrov's Men in MotionVenueThe London ColiseumDate6 November 2022ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on
[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill 'Into the Music': Kylián's Forgotten Land; Runacre-Temple's Hotel; Scholz's The Seventh Symphony TitleInto the … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’
[Review] German Cornejo’s Tango After Dark: sizzling passion and pyrotechnic lifts
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees German Cornejo's Tango After Dark in London If anyone mentions Astor Piazzolla I'm there in a flash. This has to do partly with wonderful argot memories of … [Read more...] about [Review] German Cornejo’s Tango After Dark: sizzling passion and pyrotechnic lifts
Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl – complete programme
The Paris Opera Ballet returns to international touring and will perform, at the invitation of Gustavo Dudamel, two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in front of more than 34,000 … [Read more...] about Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl – complete programme
Bavarian State Ballet offers 9 days of online programming
As the theatres in Bavaria will remain closed until the end of April, the Bavarian State Ballet will broadcast its programming on staatsoper.tv. The Bayerisches Staatsballett is adapting its April … [Read more...] about Bavarian State Ballet offers 9 days of online programming
Dancing in the museum: Diana Vishneva’s cross-media project ‘Imprint in Motion’
Diana Vishneva’s latest project - Imprint in Motion - is a cross-media project fusing the fine arts, contemporary dance, music, and film making, and focuses on the human body in a variety of … [Read more...] about Dancing in the museum: Diana Vishneva’s cross-media project ‘Imprint in Motion’
Dancing Times, May Edition with the Danza in Italia column
Life is challenging, but Dancing Times soldiers on, as it has done for 110 years, more than any other dance publication. In all that time, even during world wars, it has never missed publishing an … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, May Edition with the Danza in Italia column
Review: Enthralling programme of 5 works by Hans van Manen and Roland Petit at La Scala
An unusual mixed bill at La Scala showcased the works of two choreographers: Hans van Manen and Roland Petit. Two of the van Manen pieces were new to the company, though his Adagio Hammerklavier, … [Read more...] about Review: Enthralling programme of 5 works by Hans van Manen and Roland Petit at La Scala
Photo Album: Rehearsal photos of La Scala’s new mixed bill with Roberto Bolle, Manni, Coviello, Arduino and company
Serata van Manen – Petit, (Van Manen and Petit Evening) opens at La Scala on 23 January. The evening consists of five gems from Hans van Manen and Roland Petit. The three van Manen pieces are Adagio … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Rehearsal photos of La Scala’s new mixed bill with Roberto Bolle, Manni, Coviello, Arduino and company
La Scala Ballet Season 2019 – 2020
This morning, Frédéric Olivieri, director of La Scala’s ballet company, announced the theatre's 2019-2020 season: Sylvia 14 December 2019 – 14 January 2020 Music: Léo Delibes Choreography: Manuel … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2019 – 2020
Isaac Hernández answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I was 8 years old. My father was teaching me in the backyard of our house. Why did you start dancing? We are a big family — 11 children — my parents had only … [Read more...] about Isaac Hernández answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue, is on the newsstands now. It looks back on a year in dance with, says editor Alfio Agostini, …the best shows, trendiest dancers, most significant companies and … [Read more...] about BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
Tamara Rojo on Pina Bausch whose “work transcends description… speaking to your spirit”
English National Ballet's exciting Bausch / Forsythe / van Manen programme arrives at Sadler’s Wells in March. Pina Bausch’s masterpiece The Rite of Spring must be the highlight of the evening, though … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo on Pina Bausch whose “work transcends description… speaking to your spirit”
BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes
The first edition of the Awards handed out by the dance magazine BALLET2000 were in 2004 when Maya Plisetskaya was presented with the main Prix for her career and during which she danced Ave Maya … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes
BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya
In a week's time, the BALLET2000 Prix will host its annual event in Cannes, this year dedicated to the memory of Maya Plisetskaya. When the prize was launched, in 2004, then known as Les Étoiles de … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya
Old and new in English National Ballet’s 2016-2017 Season, Spring/Summer
The English National Ballet’s Spring/Summer 2017 season sees a refreshing nod to the company’s past with a revival of Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet during August of 2017 when the company makes a … [Read more...] about Old and new in English National Ballet’s 2016-2017 Season, Spring/Summer
Dutch National Ballet’s Marijn Rademaker on injury and recovery
'Being injured is part of our job, it happens, we will get back stronger!' That’s what we say when we try to sweet talk ourselves and make it ok. But it always hurts. Being injured means dealing with … [Read more...] about Dutch National Ballet’s Marijn Rademaker on injury and recovery
Stuttgart’s Marijn Rademaker returns home to join the Dutch National Ballet
Marijn Rademaker's face already adorns the site of the Dutch National Ballet which he will join at the beginning of next year. After 15 years with the Stuttgart Ballet he returns 'home' and will be … [Read more...] about Stuttgart’s Marijn Rademaker returns home to join the Dutch National Ballet
An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Vito Mazzeo will bring a group of his colleagues from Amsterdam to Teatro Salieri in Legnago for a 'Dutch Gala' on 22 November. Mazzeo, who was formerly a … [Read more...] about An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Zach’s Diary part three: Balanchine, class and holidays
Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada Zach’s Diary part two: Starting at Stuttgart’s John Cranko-Schule Zach's Diary part three Christmastime in Germany is like a fairy … [Read more...] about Zach’s Diary part three: Balanchine, class and holidays
Jurgita Dronina answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I've been dancing since I remember; ballet school at 9. Why did you start dancing? I started with ballroom dancing, then hip-hop and a bit of break dance... … [Read more...] about Jurgita Dronina answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 13 years old. Why did you start dancing? Because I liked it and in my house it was something normal to see ballet; although first I wanted to be a … [Read more...] about Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
