A tweet from Peter Land on Dame Gillian Lynne’s account on Sunday evening, 1 July, announced that the beloved choreographer had died - she was 92: Rest In Peace my darling Gillie. I am heartbroken … [Read more...] about Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet
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David Hallberg explains his injury: I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain
Mid-way through the first act, taking off for a jump, I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain inflicted by just stepping on it. I finished the act through sheer grit of determination … [Read more...] about David Hallberg explains his injury: I felt a pop in my calf, and from then on a sharp pain
Interview with The Royal Ballet’s hot couple: Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell
Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell are quickly becoming The Royal Ballet's ‘couple to see’. After recent successes dancing Clara and the Nutcracker, as well as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s hot couple: Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell
Cesar Corrales will join The Royal Ballet as a First Soloist at the start of the 2018/19 Season
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet said, Cesar approached me in October, having resigned from English National Ballet, about joining The Royal Ballet. I was happy to be in a position to be … [Read more...] about Cesar Corrales will join The Royal Ballet as a First Soloist at the start of the 2018/19 Season
Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s triple bill by Tharp, Pita and Shechter
New work is as central to the repertory of The Royal Ballet as revivals of the classics. For Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O’Hare, contemporary choreographers and dancers are ‘creating the … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s triple bill by Tharp, Pita and Shechter
Interview with Joseph Caley, English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
After more than a decade with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Principal Dancer Joseph Caley has packed his bags and headed south to join Tamara Rojo and English National Ballet. In July, when his move was … [Read more...] about Interview with Joseph Caley, English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call
After 23 years with The Royal Ballet, last night Zenaida Yanowsky gave her final curtain call on the Covent Garden stage. Her final performance at the Royal Opera House was in Marguerite and Armand … [Read more...] about Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call
20 Prix de Lausanne finalists announced: Japan, Brazil, Italy and South Korea top the leader board
After four days of intensive classes, 20 candidates have qualified for the finals of the Prix de Lausanne competition. 66 candidates from all over the world have attended daily classes, coaching, … [Read more...] about 20 Prix de Lausanne finalists announced: Japan, Brazil, Italy and South Korea top the leader board
Jury members announced for the Prix de Lausanne 45th edition
The jury of Prix de Lausanne 2017 is composed of nine major personalities from the dance world, presided over by the Royal Ballet's Director, Kevin O’Hare. O'Hare said, The Prix de Lausanne is a … [Read more...] about Jury members announced for the Prix de Lausanne 45th edition
The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday
Last night The Royal Ballet dedicated the performance of The Nutcracker to its choreographer Sir Peter Wright who tomorrow, 25 November,celebrates his 90th birthday. His production of the Christmas … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday
The Gender of Choreography. Is it time for quotas?
Is it time for quotas? This was one of many questions discussed at a Dance Umbrella debate, part of the Big Dance 2016 events, at the beginning of this month. The subject of gender inequality in … [Read more...] about The Gender of Choreography. Is it time for quotas?
The Royal Ballet has four new principals… and other promotions
Alexander Campbell, Francesca Hayward, Ryoichi Hirano and Akane Takada have been promoted to Principal, the Company’s highest rank. Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, said, I am delighted … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet has four new principals… and other promotions
Royal Ballet tours to Japan this summer with Romeo and Juliet and Giselle
The Royal Ballet will tour to Japan this summer with Romeo and Juliet and Giselle, two iconic productions from the company's repertory. The tour will take in five cities from Thursday 16 June to … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet tours to Japan this summer with Romeo and Juliet and Giselle
Critics round-up: Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein, The Royal Ballet
Not many critics go back as far as the Financial Times’s Clement Crisp, so his saying that The Royal Ballet’s new Frankenstein is, …a balletic evening as bizarre as any I have known at Covent Garden … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein, The Royal Ballet
THE ROYAL BALLET SEASON 2016 – 2017: theatre and cinema
All the details of the 2016-2017 Ballet Season at London's Royal Opera House: skip to section: ROYAL BALLET 2016-2017 SEASON - IN BRIEF THE ROYAL OPERA 2016-2017 SEASON THE ROYAL OPERA SEASON … [Read more...] about THE ROYAL BALLET SEASON 2016 – 2017: theatre and cinema
The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi announce their first co-production
Christopher Wheeldon’s new ballet Strapless, which receives its world premiere in London tonight, is part of an all Wheeldon mixed programme which also includes After the Rain and Within the Golden … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi announce their first co-production
Dance photographer Rick Guest… what lies beneath
Rick Guest is a photographer who’s highly polished style has led him to work with some of the biggest international brand names – Nike, Ferrari, BMV – yet he fell into photography by chance. I was … [Read more...] about Dance photographer Rick Guest… what lies beneath
Yasmine Naghdi – the birth of a ballerina
Yasmine Naghdi was born on 25 March 1992 in London. Everyone I meet says, 'Where are you from?', and I say, 'I’m from London', and they say, 'No, where are you really from?'. Well, she has an exotic … [Read more...] about Yasmine Naghdi – the birth of a ballerina
World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies
1 October 2015 is the date for this year's World Ballet Day live stream. Following last year’s unprecedented collaboration for the first World Ballet Day LIVE, five of the world’s leading ballet … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies
Kevin O’Hare interview: It’s an exciting time for The Royal Ballet
This is an exciting time for The Royal Ballet, which has been on a roll for several years with an enthusiastic public for the sold-out performances at the Royal Opera House, the extremely popular live … [Read more...] about Kevin O’Hare interview: It’s an exciting time for The Royal Ballet
