Jann Parry talks with Christopher Marney about relaunching London City Ballet A resurrected London City Ballet will return to theatres next year under the direction of Christopher Marney, … [Read more...] about [Interview] London City Ballet reborn – talking with its new director, Christopher Marney
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[Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol
Under the umbrella title of Devotions, the McNicol Ballet Collective is presenting a triple-bill of work by its founder, Andrew McNicol in the UK this June. Devotions features the premiere of … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol
[Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.
"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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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