Dancing Times has opened up the last 20 years of its archives to all until 7 April. The monthly magazine has its think pieces, reviews, articles about technique, dance’s past and present, but I … [Read more...] about Free reading from Dancing Times – the complete archive is available from 2000
Mara Galeazzi
Pia Russo and the art of teaching ballet
Pia Russo is a highly respected Italian ballet teacher, currently working at the Ballet School of Teatro San Carlo in Naples, one of the world’s oldest ballet schools, founded in 1812 by Salvatore … [Read more...] about Pia Russo and the art of teaching ballet
Covent Garden Dance Company director Matt Brady on his company and its dancer Mara Galeazzi
The Covent Garden Dance Company was founded in 2006 by its director Matt Brady. Twelve years later, the blurb on its site proudly states, The Covent Garden Dance Company is renowned for taking … [Read more...] about Covent Garden Dance Company director Matt Brady on his company and its dancer Mara Galeazzi
To Carla Fracci, on your 80th Birthday, from your colleagues and friends
Today is the 80th birthday of the Italian ballerina, Carla Fracci. She was born in Milan on 20 August 1936. To celebrate we asked fellow ballerinas, as well as actresses and designers she has worked … [Read more...] about To Carla Fracci, on your 80th Birthday, from your colleagues and friends
Ballerina Mara Galeazzi and choreographer Tim Podesta… It was meant to be
Mara Galeazzi and Tim Podesta… working together is getting to be a habit! Working with Mara is always a blessing. The first time I can recall seeing Mara perform was in Chroma and she was so fierce … [Read more...] about Ballerina Mara Galeazzi and choreographer Tim Podesta… It was meant to be
Gary Avis & his Royal Ballet Friends in Ipswich… dancing for a cause
Dancers from The Royal Ballet Company return to Suffolk for two unique gala performances at the Ipswich Regent. After the success of Gary Avis & Friends five years ago, Avis returns with more … [Read more...] about Gary Avis & his Royal Ballet Friends in Ipswich… dancing for a cause
Spellbound Contemporary Ballet and Gala DanzaEccellenze at Milan’s Teatro Carcano
The Teatro Carcano in Milan is trying to forge ahead with a project to feature dance, especially contemporary dance, on its stage. Dance in Milan tends to be dominated by La Scala, while other … [Read more...] about Spellbound Contemporary Ballet and Gala DanzaEccellenze at Milan’s Teatro Carcano
Mara Galeazzi’s Milan Gala with seven wonderful friends
Mara Galeazzi brought seven wonderful dancers with her to Milan’s Teatro Carcano for a three-day celebration of familiar and unknown pieces, in fact, there was a world premiere in the programme by Tim … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi’s Milan Gala with seven wonderful friends
Mara Galeazzi & Friends in Milan for three days of dance
From tomorrow, 30 October until 1 November the Italian Royal Ballet dancer Mara Galeazzi will bring some exciting dancing to Milan as the Milan Expo 2015 comes to an end. An interesting programme … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi & Friends in Milan for three days of dance
Ballet’s biggest names come to Milan for 4 days of dance
Milan is not like London or New York… there’s not a lot of dance going on. The resident company at La Scala will be performing six titles during the coming season. That’s S-I-X. And there will not be … [Read more...] about Ballet’s biggest names come to Milan for 4 days of dance
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
Mara Galeazzi on Ferri, The Royal Ballet, Woolf Works and retiring
The Royal Ballet’s new few-length ballet, Woolf Works, brings two Italian ex-Royal Ballet dancers back to Covent Garden. Alessandra Ferri, who returned to dancing two years ago after seven years of … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi on Ferri, The Royal Ballet, Woolf Works and retiring
An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Vito Mazzeo will bring a group of his colleagues from Amsterdam to Teatro Salieri in Legnago for a 'Dutch Gala' on 22 November. Mazzeo, who was formerly a … [Read more...] about An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
More dancers decide to leave Italy… most never come back
Italy's Got Talent. Lots of it. Sometimes that talent finds it difficult to emerge - it's not always what you know but who you know - and sometimes there's not enough room for everyone to show what … [Read more...] about More dancers decide to leave Italy… most never come back
From Lombardy to London: Interview with the Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti
Italian dancer Valentino Zucchetti is one of a large number of Italian dancers who go abroad to find work and realise their dreams. Italy has few ballet companies, and La Scala is the only one with … [Read more...] about From Lombardy to London: Interview with the Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti
La Scala Ballet School’s director for 32 years on “Teaching Dance”
versione italiana Anna Maria Prina was the director of the La Scala Theatre Ballet School for thirty-two years, producing artists such as Mara Galeazzi, Massimo Murru, Roberto Bolle, Mick Zeni, … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet School’s director for 32 years on “Teaching Dance”
Anna Maria Prina spiega l’insegnamento della danza
English version Insegnare è un’arte, una scienza e un dono. E’ il dono di saper lasciare il segno nella mente di chi si predispone all’apprendimento. L’insegnamento della danza non è per … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Prina spiega l’insegnamento della danza
Birthday Book: 200 years of La Scala’s ballet school
A book celebrating the 200th birthday of La Scala's Ballet School was launched at Milan's iconic theatre yesterday: Album di compleanno. 1813-2013. La Scuola di Ballo dell’Accademia Teatro alla … [Read more...] about Birthday Book: 200 years of La Scala’s ballet school
Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae flirts with three new partners: Salenko, Obraztsova and Takada
After the planned retirement of Mara Galeazzi and Leanne Benjamin, and Alina Cojocaru surprising everyone after she downed pointe shoes in Tokyo and left, there were obviously some holes in the … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae flirts with three new partners: Salenko, Obraztsova and Takada
160 photos of Royal Ballet dancers rehearsing now online
When I went to cover Mara Galeazzi's farewell gala with Royal Ballet colleagues in Verona last month, I took my camera for a couple of backstage shots. Well I ended up taking hundreds of photos during … [Read more...] about 160 photos of Royal Ballet dancers rehearsing now online
