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[Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.

21 September 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Thou Art the Man - Mara Galeazzi, Travis Clausen-Knight, William James - Photo by Andrej Uspenski 4

"One night only, One night only, One night only" screamed Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls. The same can be said for Fabula Collective who performed “Momentum – a mixed bill of seven pieces on the theme … [Read more...] about [Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.

Miami City Ballet Previews 2022/23 Season of Dance

20 April 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nicole Stalker, Adrienne Carter, Mayumi Enokibara for Diversion of Angels. © Gary James

Celebrates the completion of Transforming Lives Capital Campaign raising an estimated $58 million. The new season features the John Cranko masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet; the company’s first … [Read more...] about Miami City Ballet Previews 2022/23 Season of Dance

The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live

26 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Anna Karenina - Imogen Chapmen, photo by Simon Eeles 7

The Australian Ballet, now under its new Artistic Director David Hallberg, has announced three new titles as part of its 2022 live stream series: Live on Ballet TV. Anna Karenina will be streamed … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live

William Forsythe on working as a stripper – “It’s great money” – and working with dancers – “You revive their faith”

2 October 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Noam Durand in Playlist (Track 1, 2) by William Forsythe © Laurent Liotardo

In an interview to coincide with William Forsythe’s A Quiet Evening of Dance at Sadler’s Wells, The Sunday Times’ David Jay spoke to the choreographer about a period as a young man when he worked as … [Read more...] about William Forsythe on working as a stripper – “It’s great money” – and working with dancers – “You revive their faith”

The Bad Lad of Ballet dies at 72

26 October 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dennis Wayne, courtesy of Tony Rosato

Dennis Wayne, known as the 'Bad Lad of Ballet', has died of respiratory failure at 72. He made his name as a leading American dancer with the Harkness Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet … [Read more...] about The Bad Lad of Ballet dies at 72

Joffrey Ballet’s Fabrice Calmels joins IMG models

13 October 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Fabrice Calmels has signed up with IMG Models, so the "world's tallest dancer", and lead dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, adds another string to his bow. His height doesn't go unnoticed... well 6' 6.5" … [Read more...] about Joffrey Ballet’s Fabrice Calmels joins IMG models

Fabrice Calmels answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

13 March 2013 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Q&A When did you start dan­cing? I started dancing very young, around 4, at the dance studio in Magnanville, France. Why did you start dan­cing? I used to wait for my sister while she was … [Read more...] about Fabrice Calmels answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

New York’s ‘Fall for Dance’ announce the lineup for 2011

24 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Steven McRae will be donning his tap-shoes for the latest edition of Fall For Dance at New York City Center, which will run from October 27 to November 6. Twenty companies and choreographers are … [Read more...] about New York’s ‘Fall for Dance’ announce the lineup for 2011

Peace returns to the Joffrey Ballet

26 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Joffrey Ballet dancers voted yesterday to approve an agreement that would end their labour dispute with management and attended rehearsals on schedule. The agreement now must be ratified by the … [Read more...] about Peace returns to the Joffrey Ballet

Stalemate at Joffrey Ballet as dancers’ profiles are removed from website

8 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

On the date of a threatened lockout of the Joffrey Ballet’s dancers by company management, in an ongoing dispute over contract negotiations, it appears as if a gallery of current company members has … [Read more...] about Stalemate at Joffrey Ballet as dancers’ profiles are removed from website

Joffrey dancers must clean out their lockers and turn in their keys by Thursday

4 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Joffrey Ballet dancers will be locked out and the first part of the company’s season has been canceled because their union has failed to agree on a new contract, according to a letter sent by the … [Read more...] about Joffrey dancers must clean out their lockers and turn in their keys by Thursday

Ashley Wheater stays at the Joffrey Ballet as the Royal Ballet’s top job goes to O’Hare

16 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The board and administration of the Joffrey Ballet breathed a collective sigh of relief on Tuesday, even as they beamed with a bit of pride. That is because they learned that Ashley Wheater, the … [Read more...] about Ashley Wheater stays at the Joffrey Ballet as the Royal Ballet’s top job goes to O’Hare

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New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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