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
New York City Ballet
Review: New York City Ballet at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens
Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet in Copenhagen: "high-octane, sassy physicality". TitleNew York City Ballet repertoireCompanyNew York City BalletVenueTivoli GardensDate17, 18 August … [Read more...] about Review: New York City Ballet at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens
Dancers and Addiction – ‘when the curtain comes down’
Dancers and addiction – Matthew Paluch looks at the traits of dancers that could align with addictive behaviour patterning. I’ve long been thinking about writing a piece concerning dancers and … [Read more...] about Dancers and Addiction – ‘when the curtain comes down’
Mira Nadon answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
New York City Ballet principal dancer Mira Nadon answers questions about dance and the arts, career and family, her likes and motto. When did you start dancing?I started dancing when I was … [Read more...] about Mira Nadon answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
Review and Photos: Les Étoiles gala at Ravenna Festival – international ballet stars in a rarefied programme
Italian producer Daniele Cipriani’s Les Étoiles galas started out back in 2015 in Rome. Since then they have become an annual event in the capital moving from the 1,700-seater Auditorium Conciliazione … [Read more...] about Review and Photos: Les Étoiles gala at Ravenna Festival – international ballet stars in a rarefied programme
Emma Von Enck promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet announced today that Emma Von Enck has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on 16 May by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic … [Read more...] about Emma Von Enck promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet presents its 75th Anniversary Spring Season with Tzigane renamed
The first performance of the six-week Spring Season will be a programme of works by New York City Ballet co-founder George Balanchine, including a major revival of a work originally titled Tzigane, … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet presents its 75th Anniversary Spring Season with Tzigane renamed
[Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the New York City Ballet in London in a mixed bill: Rotunda, Duo Concertant, Gustave le Gray No.1, and Love Letter (on shuffle) TitleMixed BillCompanyNew York City … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
Tiler Peck answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
When did you start dancing?At the age of 2. Why did you start dancing?My mother owns a dance studio, and I was practically brought up there. As soon as I started walking, I was up trying to dance … [Read more...] about Tiler Peck answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
New York City Ballet (NYCB) makes its Sadler’s Wells debut in March 2024, bringing UK premieres of works by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Pam Tanowitz, and a classic work by George Balanchine. The … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
Northern Ballet presents Generations: three short ballets (Joie de vivre, Adagio Hammerklavier, Intimate Pages)
Jann Parry sees Northern Ballet's triple bill: Generations TitleGenerationsCompanyNorthern BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House LondonDate31 October 2023ReviewerJann Parry Federico … [Read more...] about Northern Ballet presents Generations: three short ballets (Joie de vivre, Adagio Hammerklavier, Intimate Pages)
Jack Anderson – dance writer, historian, and poet – dies at 88
Jonathan Gray pays tribute to Jack Anderson It is with great sadness I record the death of the New York-based dance writer, historian, and poet Jack Anderson, who died in hospital on 20 October … [Read more...] about Jack Anderson – dance writer, historian, and poet – dies at 88
Sarah Jessica Parker produces Front Row, a documentary following the United Ukrainian Ballet
Sarah Jessica Parker will produce a documentary about the United Ukrainian Ballet. The actress is a former dancer and a vice chairman of the board of directors for the New York City Ballet. The … [Read more...] about Sarah Jessica Parker produces Front Row, a documentary following the United Ukrainian Ballet
Empire State Building to be lit in honour of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary
On Wednesday 11 October 2023 at sunset, the Empire State Building’s Tower Lights will be lit in ‘Balanchine Blue’ to mark the 75th Anniversary of New York City Ballet. Seventy-five years earlier, … [Read more...] about Empire State Building to be lit in honour of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary
[Review] English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill – “Art isn’t easy… and it shouldn’t be.”
Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill TitleOur VoicesCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate21 September 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch There's a … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Our Voices triple bill – “Art isn’t easy… and it shouldn’t be.”
A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet
As New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Russell Janzen prepares for his final revérénce on the stage of the David H. Koch Theater, I caught up with him to review his career with the company. We … [Read more...] about A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet
SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC
As New York City Ballet launches its 75th Anniversary Season, the company will present SlowDancing/NYCB, a large-scale video installation by artist David Michalek, that will be displayed each night … [Read more...] about SlowDancing/NYCB – hyper slow-motion films of New York City Ballet dancers in NYC
New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Russell Janzen to give final performance
On Sunday 24 September at 3pm, during the 2023 Fall Season, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Russell Janzen will give his final performance with the company, dancing the principal role in … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Russell Janzen to give final performance
[Review] Blake Works V – William Forsythe’s sensational evening of dance at La Scala
[Go to Photo Album] Blake Works V is the fifth programme that William Forsythe has built on the music of the English musician James Blake. Blake Works I was a piece created for the Paris Opera … [Read more...] about [Review] Blake Works V – William Forsythe’s sensational evening of dance at La Scala
@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
A seat at the New York City Ballet – debate rages outside, dancing rages inside. Fact.
Matthew Paluch contemplates the conflict he feels on taking his seat for New York City Ballet A trip to New York City Ballet isn't a simple thing anymore. It's a conflict of sorts if you're a … [Read more...] about A seat at the New York City Ballet – debate rages outside, dancing rages inside. Fact.
[Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’
Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet in Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II TitleMasters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins IISquare Dance, Afternoon of a Faun, Haieff Divertimento, … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’
[Review] New York City Ballet ‘All Balanchine’ programme
Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet's All Balanchine programme TitleAll Balanchine programme:Concerto Barocco, Raymonda Variations, Kammermusik No. 2CompanyNew York City BalletVenueDavid H. … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet ‘All Balanchine’ programme
New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary
2023 FALL SEASON, 19 SEPTEMBER TO 15 OCTOBER 2023 TO EXPLORE THE FOUNDATION OF NYCB’S UNPARALLELED REPERTORY Featuring 18 Ballets by the New York City Ballet’s co-founder George Balanchine in 27 … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary
Movement at the Still Point – a glorious new coffee table book by Mark Mann celebrating the New York dance scene
Celebrity portrait photographer Mark Mann celebrates the release of his new coffee table book Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance with a one-night-only star-studded evening of dance at the … [Read more...] about Movement at the Still Point – a glorious new coffee table book by Mark Mann celebrating the New York dance scene
[Review] Les Étoiles – international ballet stars woo and wow in Italy
Gala Les Étoiles with Valentine Colasante and Paul Marque (Paris Opera Ballet); Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia (New York City Ballet); Sergio Bernal (formerly National Ballet of Spain); Silvia Azzoni, … [Read more...] about [Review] Les Étoiles – international ballet stars woo and wow in Italy
Interview with Ethan Stiefel as his American Repertory Ballet arrives in New York
Ethan Stiefel, who was Principal Dancer with both New York City Ballet and then American Ballet Theatre in 1997 (by way of Ballett Zürich), gave his farewell performance at ABT in 2012. Since then … [Read more...] about Interview with Ethan Stiefel as his American Repertory Ballet arrives in New York
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
Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends – unmistakeable in whatever she does
Jann Parry sees Tiler Peck & Friends in Turn It Out TitleTurn It OutCompanyTiler Peck & FriendsVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate10 March 2023ReviewerJann Parry Tiler Peck was a virtual … [Read more...] about Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends – unmistakeable in whatever she does
Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet
Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, Roman Mejia, and Mira Nadon are promoted to Principal Dancer New York City Ballet has announced that four of its dancers -- Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, … [Read more...] about Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet