2017 Prix de Lausanne candidates have been chosen for the 45th edition of the competition. The video jury deliberated this weekend and chose the 74 candidates who will take part, out of 338 … [Read more...] about 2017 Prix de Lausanne candidates – complete list by name and country
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Marcia Haydée, Julio Bocca and Maria Riccetto talk about Uruguay’s new Carmen
My Carmen is not only a beautiful and sensual woman; she is like a wild animal! A woman who thinks only of herself and loves only herself. Marcia Haydée is talking about her ballet Carmen, created … [Read more...] about Marcia Haydée, Julio Bocca and Maria Riccetto talk about Uruguay’s new Carmen
Peter Wright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dance Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? Not until I was 16, as an apprentice with the Ballets Jooss. Why did you start dancing? I was always good at ballroom, and then my mother took me to see … [Read more...] about Peter Wright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dance Edition
Agnes Oaks answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started ballet at considerably late age, when I was already 10 years old. Why did you start dancing? It was my mother's idea for me to try this profession. … [Read more...] about Agnes Oaks answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Lisa-Maree Cullum answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 3. Why did you start dancing? My mum had a ballet school and when I saw the other children moving to music I couldn’t help myself. Which … [Read more...] about Lisa-Maree Cullum answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Cecilia Bartoli to sing Maria in West Side Story
At next year's Salzburg Whitsun Festival, Cecilia Bartoli will sing Maria in West Side Story! The exclamation mark is my surprise at the announcement, though I have no doubt that hers will be a lively … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli to sing Maria in West Side Story
Nominees of Benois de la Danse 2015
CHOREOGRAPHERS: ALEXANDER EKMAN - A Swan Lake, Mikael Karlsson. The Norwegian National Ballet. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE MAILLOT - The Taming of the Shrew, Dmitry Shostakovich. Bolshoi Ballet. DWIGHT … [Read more...] about Nominees of Benois de la Danse 2015
Ludmila Pagliero answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 9 years old. Why did you start dancing? Because I was always moving as a child and I had to do something with my body. I asked my mom and she … [Read more...] about Ludmila Pagliero answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Royal Ballet Onegin casting 2015: débuts for Osipova, Golding and Muntagirov
John Cranko's masterpiece, Onegin, returns to the Royal Opera House at the end of this month. Created for the Stuttgart Ballet in 1965, the Royal Ballet first performed this production in 2001 and … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Onegin casting 2015: débuts for Osipova, Golding and Muntagirov
Nicoletta Manni answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start dancing? I started when I was tiny. Why did you start dancing? It started as a game: my mother had a dancing school and I was always asking if I … [Read more...] about Nicoletta Manni answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
James Whiteside answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started dancing when I was 9 years old. Why did you start dancing? I started dancing because I was driving my mom crazy. She wanted to get me out of the … [Read more...] about James Whiteside answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Introducing… Brandon Lawrence, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started dancing at 8 years old and then I joined the Royal Ballet School full time at 14 Why did you start dancing? I’m not sure why… I was probably … [Read more...] about Introducing… Brandon Lawrence, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Zach’s Diary part four: Auditions and end-of-year show
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: Balanchine, class and holidays My original … [Read more...] about Zach’s Diary part four: Auditions and end-of-year show
Evan McKie leaves Stuttgart for his hometown and joins The National Ballet of Canada
Canadian Evan McKie returns to his roots after thirteen years with the Stuttgart Ballet and joins The National Ballet of Canada as Principal Dancer. McKie trained at Canada’s National Ballet School, … [Read more...] about Evan McKie leaves Stuttgart for his hometown and joins The National Ballet of Canada
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
Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada
Zach Rogers is an eighteen-year-old Canadian ballet dancer who got through to the finals at the Prix de Lausanne earlier this year, and has been accepted at the John Cranko Schule in … [Read more...] about Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada
Maria Eichwald answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 9 years old. Why did you start dancing? I saw in TV the ballet Swan Lake I wanted to be a ballerina. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Maria Eichwald answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Mara Galeazzi’s farewell gala with her Royal Ballet friends
Summer months in Italy boast many ballet galas: Bolle & Friends, Abbagnato & Friends... who doesn't want to tour the glorious piazze of Italy: fantastic dance in fantastic settings. But this … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi’s farewell gala with her Royal Ballet friends
Mara Galeazzi returns home for her swan song
You may not to get to see Royal Ballet principal Mara Galeazzi dance at the Royal Opera House again (addio 13 June 2013 in Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling), or with the Royal Ballet (addio 29 June in … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi returns home for her swan song
Svetlana Zakharova: I want to go out and dance forever!
Svetlana Zakharova talked to Russia's Izvestia yesterday about her latest projects, including bringing Frederick Ashton's Marguerite and Armand to the Bolshoi. She danced the role for the first … [Read more...] about Svetlana Zakharova: I want to go out and dance forever!
Thiago Soares answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started age 15. Why did you start dancing? When I joined the Centro de Dança Rio it felt right, and I felt like I had found something that I had … [Read more...] about Thiago Soares answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Richard Cragun and Marcia Haydée in John Cranko’s ballet “The Taming of the Shrew”
Just over two months ago Richard Cragun, an astounding actor-dancer of great charisma and grace, sadly passed away. He was 67 years old. Here are some photos of Cragun with his long time … [Read more...] about Richard Cragun and Marcia Haydée in John Cranko’s ballet “The Taming of the Shrew”
The Ballet world loses a Prince: Richard Cragun dies at 67
Richard Cragun, one of the most important dancers of the 20th century has died at 67. His legendary partnership with Marcia Haydée, the ground-breaking work at Stuttgart Ballet with John Cranko, and … [Read more...] about The Ballet world loses a Prince: Richard Cragun dies at 67
Mara Galeazzi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 6. Why did you start dancing? At first was for fun. Which dancer inspired you most as a child? Alessandra Ferri, Carla Fracci and Pina … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Paul Chalmer answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? Age 6, then National Ballet School, Toronto, age 9. Why did you start dancing? Saw ballet on TV. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Paul Chalmer answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
John Cranko’s The Lady and the Fool & Pineapple Poll out on DVD
These two ballets by John Cranko are early examples of the choreographer's theatrical ingenuity. Created for the then Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet, (later Royal Ballet), Pineapple Poll is a light … [Read more...] about John Cranko’s The Lady and the Fool & Pineapple Poll out on DVD
Carla Fracci talks about her friend Roland Petit
In a telephone interview with Italian news agency ANSA, Carla Fracci spoke about her colleague Roland Petit: He will remain in my heart forever. As with all the geniuses that I've had the fortune … [Read more...] about Carla Fracci talks about her friend Roland Petit
Critics round-up: Royal Ballet Triple Bill – Scènes de ballet – Voluntaries – Rite of Spring
"Whether you regard the triple bill as an evening of highlights or an insubstantial pageant depends on the programme," - says the Daily Express, before going on to review the Royal Ballet's latest … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Royal Ballet Triple Bill – Scènes de ballet – Voluntaries – Rite of Spring
National Ballet of Canada announces it’s 60th anniversary season: 2011-2012
The National Ballet of Canada’s 2011-12 season, which celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary, is full of surprises. Not only are the production choices unusual, but the time-honoured format of one … [Read more...] about National Ballet of Canada announces it’s 60th anniversary season: 2011-2012
