According to a report online in Paris Match, Benjamin Millepied is on the verge of leaving the Paris Opera Ballet. He took up the position as head of one of the world’s most celebrated ballet … [Read more...] about Benjamin Millepied to leave Paris Opera Ballet… Is La Scala the new POB?
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New York City Dance Project “capturing emotion through movement”
You’ve heard of the NYC Dance Project and seen its beautiful series of dance photos: carefully lit and glamorously shot. Its images, featuring some of the world’s best dancers, adorn thousands of … [Read more...] about New York City Dance Project “capturing emotion through movement”
Roberto Bolle: I conquered America… ABT, Black Swan and solitude
After Roberto Bolle's Romeo and Juliet with the American Ballet Theatre in New York, Italy's gossip magazine Chi sent their editor Alsonso Signorini to interview him, and photographer Fabrizio Cestari … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle: I conquered America… ABT, Black Swan and solitude
Top 10 actors on IMDb in 2011
International Movie Database's Top 10 Stars list this year: Natalie Portman Mila Kunis Johnny Depp Emma Stone Chris Hemsworth Olivia Wilde Jennifer Lawrence George Clooney Ryan … [Read more...] about Top 10 actors on IMDb in 2011
Roberto Bolle on why Natalie Portman should give back her Oscar… and more
The Bolle and Friends tour is in full swing, and one of the stops is Istanbul where Roberto Bolle was photographed last month. He talked to Giancarlo Dotto for Italy's Gioia magazine: Would you have … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle on why Natalie Portman should give back her Oscar… and more
Tamara Rojo interview: “I start from zero – I go back to the steps to find all the feelings again”
Five minutes in the company of Tamara Rojo and you don’t just want to interview her: you want her to be your best friend. Funny, clever, phenomenally articulate, she responds to each question with … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo interview: “I start from zero – I go back to the steps to find all the feelings again”
Kenneth Branagh’s thoughts on ‘Thor’ and it’s star Chris Hemsworth
"I'm going to Sydney now for the very first of the openings in Australia. ... I think Sydney is going to be invaded by all branches of the Hemsworth clan. [Chris Hemsworth] says anybody he ever knew … [Read more...] about Kenneth Branagh’s thoughts on ‘Thor’ and it’s star Chris Hemsworth
Sarah Lane’s back, this time on ABC, talking about being Natalie Portman’s ‘Black Swan’ Dance Double
In her first television interview on ABC's "20/20's" with Elizabeth Vargas, Sarah Lane, the ballerina who was Natalie Portman's dance double in "Black Swan," accused film-makers of lying about how … [Read more...] about Sarah Lane’s back, this time on ABC, talking about being Natalie Portman’s ‘Black Swan’ Dance Double
The Guardian says: vote for ballet… online
The question that the newspaper is asking is: "A row has erupted over whether Natalie Portman danced most of her ballet scenes in Black Swan. Does it matter whether it was her or 'ballet double' … [Read more...] about The Guardian says: vote for ballet… online
‘Black Swan’ controversy: ‘Natalie herself did most of the dancing,’ insist filmmakers. Her double disagrees.
A claim by Natalie Portman’s ballet double from the movie Black Swan alleging that the Oscar-winning actress did not perform the majority of that film’s dance sequences has quickly been challenged. … [Read more...] about ‘Black Swan’ controversy: ‘Natalie herself did most of the dancing,’ insist filmmakers. Her double disagrees.
Swans everywhere! Are we sick of the little flyers? Not a bit of it, and Sara Mearns is one of the reasons why
With the Royal Ballet and New York City Ballet offering Swan Lakes in the theatre, and the Black Swan BAFTAing and Oscaring all over the place, we should be getting sick of the little flyers. But … [Read more...] about Swans everywhere! Are we sick of the little flyers? Not a bit of it, and Sara Mearns is one of the reasons why
The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs
The story of King George VI's struggle to overcome a stammer, aided by his devoted wife, dominated the Orange British Academy Film Awards. Colin Firth continued his winning streak by taking the best … [Read more...] about The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs
Natalie Portman ‘Strikes a pose’ – still dancing in Vogue
Ballet's in. Ballet's cool. Ballet means fashion. After the popularity of Black Swan, Natalie Portman had been given the Vogue cover. But fashion over the years has never ignored the stage. Here … [Read more...] about Natalie Portman ‘Strikes a pose’ – still dancing in Vogue
Professional dancers weigh in on ‘Black Swan’
The Los Angeles Times interviews Gillian Murphy and David Hallberg after having see the film Black Swan: Q: As professionals, is it difficult to watch ballet-themed movies that are aimed at general … [Read more...] about Professional dancers weigh in on ‘Black Swan’
