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[Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations

8 September 2023 by Jonathan Gray 1 Comment

AAADT's James Gilmer in Alvin Ailey's The River. Photo by Paul Kolnik2

Jonathan Gray sees the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ‘Ailey Classics' in London TitleAiley ClassicsCompanyAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate7 September … [Read more...] about [Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations

[Review] Kammerballetten – contemporary dance in Copenhagen

19 August 2023 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Tobias Praetorius 1-Photo Tom McKenzie

Matthew Paluch sees Kammerballetten at the studio theatre of the Copenhagen Opera House TitleKammerballetten CompanyTrio Vitruvi / KammerballettenVenueTakkelloftet, The Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] Kammerballetten – contemporary dance in Copenhagen

[Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III

12 June 2023 by Jann Parry 2 Comments

Anna Rose O'Sullivan and Melissa Hamilton in Untitled 2023, The Royal Ballet 2023, photo by Alice Pennefather

Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet's triple bill: 'Untitled, 2023', 'Corybantic Games', and 'Anastasia Act III' TitleUNTITLED, 2023 / CORYBANTIC GAMES / ANASTASIA ACT IIICompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III

Critics round-up and photo album of Pam Tanowitz at The Royal Ballet

19 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Hannah Grennell and Giacomo Rovero in Secret Things by Pam Tanowitz The Royal Ballet photo by Alice Pennefather ROH 2023

Pam Tanowitz’s run at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre with The Royal Ballet with a revival of Everyone Keeps Me as well as her second world premiere of the season for the company, Secret … [Read more...] about Critics round-up and photo album of Pam Tanowitz at The Royal Ballet

[Review] Julie Cunningham & Company’s ‘m/y-kovsky’ and ‘fire bird’

11 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

fire bird Julie Cunningham Photo Christa Holka (2)

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Julie Cunningham & Company in a double bill Titlem/y-kovsky and fire birdCompanyJulie Cunningham & CompanyVenueLilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] Julie Cunningham & Company’s ‘m/y-kovsky’ and ‘fire bird’

Vail Dance Festival returns for the 2021 Season

1 April 2021 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Calvin Royal III in George Balanchine’s Apollo, photo by Christopher Duggan 2019

The Vail Dance Festival has announced plans to return in-person for its 32nd season running from 30 July 30 to 9 August 2021, with seven World Premiere Dances, four Commissioned Scores, the return to … [Read more...] about Vail Dance Festival returns for the 2021 Season

Three new works from MILANoLTRE Festival by Susanna Beltrami, Diego Tortelli and Richard Siegal

23 October 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Richard Siegal's New Ocean, photo by Thomas Schermer 7

MILANoLTRE, Milan’s festival of contemporary dance, now in its 33rd edition, presented 24 works at Teatro Elfo Puccini this year, and 19 were by Italian companies. I saw three productions of … [Read more...] about Three new works from MILANoLTRE Festival by Susanna Beltrami, Diego Tortelli and Richard Siegal

The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of Merce Cunningham

16 August 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Monotones II with Ryoichi Hirano, Christina Arestis, Nehemiah Kish, photo by Tristram Kenton ROH

The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of choreographer Merce Cunningham with heritage works, international dance companies and a world premiere by Pam Tanowitz   Programme 1 … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of Merce Cunningham

The Trocks return to Milan’s Teatro Arcimboldi for Christmas

22 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, usually referred to as as The Trocks, return to Milan's Teatro Arcimboldi for two performances on December 26 and 27. Founded in 1974 by a group of ballet … [Read more...] about The Trocks return to Milan’s Teatro Arcimboldi for Christmas

Mikhail Baryshnikov on boycotts, ballet, ‘Black Swan’, Studio 54, ‘Sex and the City’, contemporary dance and being a sex symbol

10 November 2011 by Gramilano 5 Comments

As "In Paris" arrives in Tel Aviv for nine performances,  Mikhail Baryshnikov talked to Elad Samorzik of Haaretz: On age and repertoire "Listen, I am 63 years-old. It depends what you're … [Read more...] about Mikhail Baryshnikov on boycotts, ballet, ‘Black Swan’, Studio 54, ‘Sex and the City’, contemporary dance and being a sex symbol

Stephen Sondheim to receive the Handel Medallion from Mayor Michael Bloomberg

12 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Stephen Sondheim is to receive New York City's highest honour for achievement in the arts. The award is given by the City of New York for contribution to the city's intellectual and cultural … [Read more...] about Stephen Sondheim to receive the Handel Medallion from Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Baryshnikov packs up his career up in boxes

8 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Mikhail Baryshnikov has donated his personal archive to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. It contains letters as well as rare photographs and 650 video recordings, including … [Read more...] about Baryshnikov packs up his career up in boxes

When artistic disciplines collide, dance often takes a back seat.

11 April 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Debra Craine in today's Times comments on the new collaboration between the National Gallery and the Royal Ballet: The idea of artists and choreographers collaborating isn’t new. Pablo Picasso worked … [Read more...] about When artistic disciplines collide, dance often takes a back seat.

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Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan, aka ‘Gramilano’. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. He wrote the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

Since 2022, Gramilano is pleased to welcome guest authors: Alisa Alekseeva, Paul Arrowsmith, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Graham Watts, and Deborah Weiss.

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