Ballet’s past, present, and future are explored in the 2026-2027 season, San Francisco Ballet announced this week. Curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the season continues her menu of … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
Hans van Manen
The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet has unveiled a programme that aims to honour its extraordinary lineage and embrace the future of the art form during the 2026-2027 Season. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
Review: Dutch National Ballet’s triple bill – Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos
Matthew Paluch sees Dutch National Ballet in Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos – we lucked out with the brilliant casting. TitlePaquita | Carmen | 5 TangosCompanyDutch National BalletVenueHet … [Read more...] about Review: Dutch National Ballet’s triple bill – Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos
In Memoriam 2025: artists who died this year… Singers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Writers, Directors
In memoriam 2025: a personal list remembering some of the artists who died in 2025. Links lead to Wikipedia articles. January Marianne Faithfull, 78, English singer ("As Tears Go By"), … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2025: artists who died this year… Singers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Writers, Directors
Choreographer Hans van Manen has died at 93
Hans van Manen died yesterday, 17 December 2025, at the age of 93. Van Manen (b. 11 July 1932 in the Netherlands) was the best-known choreographer of the Netherlands for over sixty years and … [Read more...] about Choreographer Hans van Manen has died at 93
Review: Momentum with London City Ballet – astonishing maturity
Graham Watts sees London City Ballet's return to London with Momentum – the company deserves every success. TitleMomentumCompanyLondon City BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate13 September … [Read more...] about Review: Momentum with London City Ballet – astonishing maturity
Review: Gala Mario Porcile at the Nervi Festival – international stars in a refined programme
Graham Spicer sees Gala Mario Porcile, the closing event of the Nervi Festival, with dancers from The Royal Ballet, Hamburg, Dutch and Bavarian State Ballet companies, and ABT. TitleGala Mario … [Read more...] about Review: Gala Mario Porcile at the Nervi Festival – international stars in a refined programme
Tonight – closing gala of the Nervi International Ballet Festival 2025, near Genoa
This evening, the Nervi International Ballet Festival 2025 closes with a gala dedicated to its founder, Mario Porcile. Artistic Director Jacopo Bellussi (who will also dance) together with Maina … [Read more...] about Tonight – closing gala of the Nervi International Ballet Festival 2025, near Genoa
Laurent Hilaire announces the Bayerisches Staatsballett’s 2025-2026 season
Ballet Director Laurent Hilaire has presented the programme of the Bavarian State Ballet (Bayerisches Staatsballett) season for 2025-26 which sees three new mixed bills, world premieres, and house … [Read more...] about Laurent Hilaire announces the Bayerisches Staatsballett’s 2025-2026 season
Interview: Ernst Meisner, new Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet
Paul Arrowsmith talks to Ernst Meisner who takes over from Ted Brandsen as Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet in 2026. Ernst Meisner has held a newly created position at the Dutch National … [Read more...] about Interview: Ernst Meisner, new Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet
Choreographer Hans van Manen donates his photos of dancers and male nudes to Rijksmuseum
Choreographer Hans van Manen has donated his photographic oeuvre – 86 photographs – to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. In the 1980s and 90s, parallel to his choreographic career, Van Manen developed … [Read more...] about Choreographer Hans van Manen donates his photos of dancers and male nudes to Rijksmuseum
Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
After ten seasons with The National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer Jurgita Dronina will say farewell at the end of the 2024/25 season. She will be returning to Europe for international career … [Read more...] about Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
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
[Interview] Margaret Barbieri, assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, on the eve of the company’s performances at The Royal Opera House
Former Prima Ballerina and assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, Margaret Barbieri, talks to Paul Arrowsmith as the company visits London in a celebration of Frederick Ashton What are your … [Read more...] about [Interview] Margaret Barbieri, assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, on the eve of the company’s performances at The Royal Opera House
Tamara Rojo announces San Francisco Ballet’s 2024–2025 Season
San Francisco Ballet’s new season includes “high-drama story ballets, inventive contemporary voices, and works rarely seen by US audiences”. San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has announced its … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo announces San Francisco Ballet’s 2024–2025 Season
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
London Dance 2023 – Matthew Paluch looks back on a year of dance in the capital
Here’s another the-dance-world-according-to-one-person review of 2023 – because there aren’t enough of those, right? Living in London I’m blessed beyond belief regarding what I get access to … [Read more...] about London Dance 2023 – Matthew Paluch looks back on a year of dance in the capital
Northern Ballet presents Generations: three short ballets (Joie de vivre, Adagio Hammerklavier, Intimate Pages)
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)
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