Graham Watts sees International Draft Works – three distinctly memorable works among a satisfying, broad spectrum of ideas and styles. TitleInternational Draft WorksCompanyVarious - The Royal … [Read more...] about Review: International Draft Works 2026 – an outstanding initiative by The Royal Ballet
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Review: Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala – thrilling in its eccentricity
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
Access Becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025 – The Royal Ballet’s celebration of radical accessibility
Wednesday 12 November 2025 marks the return of World Ballet Day, a global celebration of dance, following a year’s hiatus. Building on over a decade of innovation, #WorldBalletDay … [Read more...] about Access Becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025 – The Royal Ballet’s celebration of radical accessibility
2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
The Winners of the 2024 National Dance Awards were announced at a ceremony at the Barbican Centre in London. It is the 25th anniversary of the Awards. The awards – voted upon by the 60 dance … [Read more...] about 2024 National Dance Awards announced in London
The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
The Dance Section of the UK Critics’ Circle announces the short-listed nominations for the 25th National Dance Awards (#NDA25). The National Dance Awards have been organised each year of this … [Read more...] about The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
David Dawson becomes Resident Choreographer at the National Ballet of Canada
David Dawson has been appointed Resident Choreographer at the National Ballet of Canada following the North American premiere of his The Four Seasons. Hope Muir, the company’s Artistic Director, … [Read more...] about David Dawson becomes Resident Choreographer at the National Ballet of Canada
Review: The Nutcracker by Paul Chalmer with Rome Opera Ballet – alternate cast – magic that illuminates social and gender conflicts
Marta Mele sees Rome Opera Ballet’s Nutcracker – “a magic that illuminates social and gender conflicts, opening up with enthusiasm to adult life”. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyRome Opera … [Read more...] about Review: The Nutcracker by Paul Chalmer with Rome Opera Ballet – alternate cast – magic that illuminates social and gender conflicts
Review: The Nutcracker with Rome Opera Ballet showing choreographer Paul Chalmer’s “wisdom, passion and finesse”
Donatella Bertozzi sees The Nutcracker in Rome and finds in Paul Chalmer “a strong narrator and an expert dance maker”. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyRome Opera Ballet VenueTeatro dell'Opera, RomeDate15 … [Read more...] about Review: The Nutcracker with Rome Opera Ballet showing choreographer Paul Chalmer’s “wisdom, passion and finesse”
Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The National Ballet of Canada in Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/Portner TitleFrontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/PortnerCompanyThe … [Read more...] about Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Studio Wayne McGregor announces its 2024-25 programme
Studio Wayne McGregor announces its 2024-25 programme with a landmark exhibition at Somerset House, the world’s first post-cinematic, choreographic installation and bold global premieres, tours and … [Read more...] about Studio Wayne McGregor announces its 2024-25 programme
Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
Graham Watts talks to Hope Muir, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, on the eve of the company’s London performances. Several years ago, the outstanding South African dancer, Dane … [Read more...] about Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
After ten seasons with The National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer Jurgita Dronina will say farewell at the end of the 2024/25 season. She will be returning to Europe for international career … [Read more...] about Jurgita Dronina Says Farewell to The National Ballet of Canada
The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced the promotions and the joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2024/25 Season. It has been immensely rewarding – he said – to watch … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028 sees 24 companies celebrate Frederick Ashton
The Frederick Ashton Foundation has announced more details of Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028, an international festival to celebrate the work of Frederick Ashton (1904 – 1988) and to be launched at the … [Read more...] about Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028 sees 24 companies celebrate Frederick Ashton
Barry Hughson to leave National Ballet of Canada to join ABT
American Ballet Theatre has announced that Barry Hughson will be the Company's new Executive Director from 1 July 2024. To take up the new post he will step down as Executive Director of The National … [Read more...] about Barry Hughson to leave National Ballet of Canada to join ABT
The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
The National Ballet of Canada has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté will retire after 26 years with the National Ballet. Although my … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
The Royal Ballet announces details of Festival of New Choreography
The Royal Ballet has announced details about its forthcoming Festival of New Choreography, opening in February 2024. The Festival of New Choreography Main Stage performances will run from 15 – 21 … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces details of Festival of New Choreography
[Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance at The Royal Opera House TitleThe Royal Ballet School Summer PerformanceCompanyThe Royal Ballet SchoolVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
@giselle – a modern reimagining
Born out of Reimagining Giselle, a shorter work commissioned by The Royal Ballet and developed through a residency at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s Pocantico Center, this full-length narrative … [Read more...] about @giselle – a modern reimagining
[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?
Paul Arrowsmith sees two debut casts in The Royal Ballet's new production of Cinderella TitleCinderellaCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate22 April 2023, matinee and … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?
[Review] The Royal Ballet’s new Cinderella – a fresh look for the 21st century
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet's new production of Ashton's Cinderella TitleCinderellaCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Opera House, Covent GardenDate29 March 2023ReviewerJonathan Gray Not … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s new Cinderella – a fresh look for the 21st century
New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced
Two Spring Gala World Premiere Ballets by Alysa Pires and Christopher Wheeldon Encore Performances of Works New to NYCB During the 2022-23 Season by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Gianna … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced
Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
Studio Wayne McGregor has announced four world premieres, two European premieres, five revivals, and celebrations for 30 years of Company Wayne McGregor Wayne McGregorbrings Margaret Atwood’s … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities
The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Principal Dancer Evan McKie will leave the company. The company’s new Artistic Director, Hope Muir, said: Evan has become one of Canada’s most … [Read more...] about Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities
The National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 Season
Hope Muir, who became Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada at the beginning of this year, has announced the 2022-2023 season, her first full season with the company. Highlights … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 Season
Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan
Some of the dance names that have been making headlines recently will dance for Ukraine in two upcoming galas in Italy: Olga Smirnova, Victor Caixeta, Jacopo Tissi, Iana Salenko, Anastasia Matvienko … [Read more...] about Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan
National Ballet of Canada cancels remainder of the 2020/21 season
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, has announced that the remaining 2020/21 season will be cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and in … [Read more...] about National Ballet of Canada cancels remainder of the 2020/21 season
Alexei Ratmansky’s Of Love and Rage, a co-production between National Ballet of Canada and ABT
Alexei Ratmansky’s new full-length work, Of Love and Rage, will be a co-production between the National Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Of Love and Rage is based on Callirhoe, one of the earliest … [Read more...] about Alexei Ratmansky’s Of Love and Rage, a co-production between National Ballet of Canada and ABT
Karen Kain to Retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada
Karen Kain will retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada in January 2021 and will be named Artistic Director Emeritus. She has been the company’s Artistic Director since … [Read more...] about Karen Kain to Retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada
Greta Hodgkinson receives a special gift from The National Ballet of Canada on her retirement
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, has announced that Greta Hodgkinson will retire as Principal Dancer in 2020 after a career that spans 30 years. She will dance the … [Read more...] about Greta Hodgkinson receives a special gift from The National Ballet of Canada on her retirement