Graham Spicer sees Rudolf Nureyev's The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala with an electrifying Martina Arduino as Aurora. TitleThe Sleeping BeautyCompanyBallet of La ScalaVenueTeatro alla Scala, MilanDate9 … [Read more...] about Review: Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala – thrilling in its eccentricity
Manuel Legris
English National Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season – A Season to ‘Feel More’
English National Ballet’s 2026-2027 season “opens up the possibilities of ballet, offering more ways to discover, feel and engage with ballet, on stage and beyond”. English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season – A Season to ‘Feel More’
Navrin Turnbull is appointed Principal Dancer at Teatro alla Scala
After last night’s performance of Sleeping Beauty at La Scala, soloist Navrin Turnbull was promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer of the company. Turnbull has been a soloist with La Scala Ballet … [Read more...] about Navrin Turnbull is appointed Principal Dancer at Teatro alla Scala
La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
La Scala Ballet Soloist Federico Fresi returned to dance on the opening night of the season as Puss-in-Boots in Sleeping Beauty after two years away from the stage. It was his first major appearance … [Read more...] about La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
Review: La Scala Ballet in Pierre Lacotte’s Paquita – a triumph for Nicoletta Manni
Graham Spicer sees Paquita at La Scala – a tribute to choreographer Pierre Lacotte, who died in 2023, but it was Nicoletta Manni's night. TitlePaquitaCompanyLa Scala BalletVenueTeatro alla Scala, … [Read more...] about Review: La Scala Ballet in Pierre Lacotte’s Paquita – a triumph for Nicoletta Manni
La Scala presents its Ballet Season 2025-2026
The Ballet Season 2025-2026 is the first created by the new Director of Ballet at Teatro alla Scala, Frédéric Olivieri, and opens with a revival of Nureyev’s Sleeping Beauty in December 2025. The … [Read more...] about La Scala presents its Ballet Season 2025-2026
Review: Gala Fracci 2025 – Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke join La Scala Ballet to celebrate Carla Fracci
Graham Spicer sees Gala Fracci, La Scala’s annual festa to celebrate the great Italian ballerina Carla Fracci who died in 2021, now in its fourth edition. TitleGala FracciCompanyLa Scala … [Read more...] about Review: Gala Fracci 2025 – Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke join La Scala Ballet to celebrate Carla Fracci
Interview: Manuel Legris leaves La Scala’s ballet company in its best shape ever
Manuel Legris has just packed his bags and left Milan after five years at the helm of Italy’s most prestigious dance company. He has had a remarkable effect on the ballet company at La Scala. The … [Read more...] about Interview: Manuel Legris leaves La Scala’s ballet company in its best shape ever
Review: Alice Marini and Roberto Bolle in a new Carmen in ‘Kratz / Preljocaj / De Bana’, La Scala’s contemporary triple bill
Graham Spicer sees works by Philippe Kratz, Angelin Preljocaj, and Patrick de Bana in an uneven triple bill. TitlePhilippe Kratz - Solitude SometimesAngelin Preljocaj - AnnonciationPatrick de Bana - … [Read more...] about Review: Alice Marini and Roberto Bolle in a new Carmen in ‘Kratz / Preljocaj / De Bana’, La Scala’s contemporary triple bill
La Scala ballerina Antonella Luongo dies tragically at home
Antonella Luongo, a member of the corps de ballet at La Scala, has died. La Scala said in a statement: The artists of the Corps de Ballet, the maîtres, the director Manuel Legris, the Chorus, … [Read more...] about La Scala ballerina Antonella Luongo dies tragically at home
Photo Album: The Hidden Gaze – Dance Behind the Curtain, the Corps de Ballet of La Scala as photographed by Gérard Uféras
A book edited by Paola Calvetti and an exhibition curated by Paola Calvetti and Livia Corbò and designed by Margherita Palli at La Scala’s Museum – the dancers of La Scala observed though the lens of … [Read more...] about Photo Album: The Hidden Gaze – Dance Behind the Curtain, the Corps de Ballet of La Scala as photographed by Gérard Uféras
Frédéric Olivieri to become new Director of La Scala’s ballet company
Frédéric Olivieri will take over as Director of La Scala’s ballet company from 1 March 2025. This will be the third time that Olivieri has directed the company. His first five-year stint was from … [Read more...] about Frédéric Olivieri to become new Director of La Scala’s ballet company
Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 2
Read Part One: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1 Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko are often invited as a couple when they dance away from … [Read more...] about Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 2
Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
This interview is with two of the Ballet of La Scala’s most familiar faces, Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko. It was published in Dancing Times magazine in June 2022. Two months later, in … [Read more...] about Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
Review: Manon at La Scala – Nicoletta Manni/Reece Clarke; Myriam Ould-Braham/Claudio Coviello
Height problems at La Scala led to last-minute casting for Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, or, as it is known outside the UK, L’histoire de Manon. Alessandra Ferri brought Manon to La Scala – and … [Read more...] about Review: Manon at La Scala – Nicoletta Manni/Reece Clarke; Myriam Ould-Braham/Claudio Coviello
Manuel Legris and Dominique Meyer – the Frenchmen are not welcome to remain at La Scala
“I'm happy to present this season, which will be the last one for me." Manuel Legris, the director of La Scala's corps de ballet, maybe was not as ‘happy’ as his words suggest. "Surprisingly I haven't … [Read more...] about Manuel Legris and Dominique Meyer – the Frenchmen are not welcome to remain at La Scala
La Scala Ballet’s 2024-2025 Season is announced
Director of La Scala Ballet, Manuel Legris, has announced the 2024-2025 Season. There will be a world premiere and five premieres for La Scala, with classical and contemporary programming offering … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet’s 2024-2025 Season is announced
[Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
Gala Fracci at La Scala has reached its third edition. It was La Scala Ballet’s director, Manuel Legris, who had the idea to stage an annual gala dedicated to the great Italian ballerina who died in … [Read more...] about [Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
[Review] Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet – with Nikisha Fogo there’s risk, drama, bravery, and major confidence
Matthew Paluch sees Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet and is struck by Nikisha Fogo's Odette/Odile: a super interesting dancer – nothing is held back. TitleSwan LakeCompanySan Francisco … [Read more...] about [Review] Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet – with Nikisha Fogo there’s risk, drama, bravery, and major confidence
La Scala names its new rehearsal studio the Carla Fracci Sala
On the eve of the third edition of the Fracci Gala, dedicated to Carla Fracci who died on 27 May 2021, La Scala has named its newly built rehearsal studio ‘Sala Carla Fracci’. The Indendant of the … [Read more...] about La Scala names its new rehearsal studio the Carla Fracci Sala
La Scala Ballet returns to China – on tour to Hong Kong and Shanghai
La Scala Ballet returns to China with eight performances of two ballets from 15 to 24 March La Scala Ballet will perform in China from 15 to 24 March, with Manuel Legris’s Le Corsaire at the Grand … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet returns to China – on tour to Hong Kong and Shanghai
A new triple bill of contemporary choreographers at La Scala
From 7 to 18 February, a new triple bill of contemporary choreographers at La Scala After the success of Alexei Ratmansky’s Coppélia La Scala Ballet changes direction abruptly with a triple bill of … [Read more...] about A new triple bill of contemporary choreographers at La Scala
LaScalaTv ‘live from Milan’ is now available on subscription
On sale from today are one-month or one-year subscriptions to access the content of the theatre's streaming platform from 1 January 2024. There are gift subscriptions available, discounts on annual … [Read more...] about LaScalaTv ‘live from Milan’ is now available on subscription
Nicoletta Manni is nominated Étoile at La Scala
Nicoletta Manni has been named the new Étoile of La Scala’s ballet company. The promotion was announced last night on stage by the Intendent and Artistic Director Dominique Meyer together with … [Read more...] about Nicoletta Manni is nominated Étoile at La Scala
[Interview] Agnese Di Clemente – La Scala’s newest Juliet is from Verona
One of the most interesting talents at La Scala is the prettily named dancer Agnese Di Clemente, a soloist with the proportions of music box ballerina – petite and graceful. The 27-year-old comes … [Read more...] about [Interview] Agnese Di Clemente – La Scala’s newest Juliet is from Verona
[Review] The second annual Gala Fracci at La Scala
[Photo Album of Gala Fracci below] In 2021, the director of the La Scala ballet company, Manuel Legris, had the idea to invite Carla Fracci to give a short masterclass during preparations for … [Read more...] about [Review] The second annual Gala Fracci at La Scala
La Scala Ballet Season 2023-2024
The new Ballet Season, devised by La Scala’s ballet director Manuel Legris, presents seven titles ranging from 19th-century classics such as Coppélia – in a new version by Alexei Ratmansky to open the … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2023-2024
The second edition of the Carla Fracci gala arrives at La Scala
After the resounding success of the first edition of Gala Fracci – a tribute by La Scala to Carla Fracci – now, two years after her death (she died on 27 May 2021) comes the second edition of what … [Read more...] about The second edition of the Carla Fracci gala arrives at La Scala
Blake Works V – La Scala presents a new work from William Forsythe – “You can get a lot done with calm.”
William Forsythe returns to La Scala continuing his exploration of the musical output of British composer James Blake with Blake Works V, which runs from 10 to 30 May 2023. The programme is a suite of … [Read more...] about Blake Works V – La Scala presents a new work from William Forsythe – “You can get a lot done with calm.”
La Scala and Manuel Legris remember Pierre Lacotte
Pierre Lacotte: 4 April 1932 – 10 April 2023 The Teatro alla Scala and its ballet company, the intendant Dominque Meyer and the ballet director Manuel Legris, join the mourning dance world for the … [Read more...] about La Scala and Manuel Legris remember Pierre Lacotte