In his new book, Danser, Paris Opera Ballet étoile Hugo Marchand wanted to “show the flaws and the difficulties so that we feel less alone” in a career that is a minefield of emotional and … [Read more...] about Hugo Marchand on the blood, sweat and tears of a ballet career
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Prix de Lausanne 2021 – Video Edition – starting 31 January
The Prix de Lausanne will offer more than 7 hours of daily live streaming for this special video edition, which will be available on Arte Concert and prixdelausanne.org. A worldwide public will be … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2021 – Video Edition – starting 31 January
Pierina Legnani – more than 32 fouettés
Pierina Legnani was born in Milan on 30 September 1868. She spent ten years at La Scala’s ballet school, graduating in 1888, but then continued working on her technique at the private school of … [Read more...] about Pierina Legnani – more than 32 fouettés
Eleonora Abbagnato shines in Four Seasons, created for strange times
The Covid-safe dance piece 4 stagioni (Four Seasons) was created for Rome Opera Ballet after the opera, dance and concert summer programme at the Caracalla Baths was cancelled in May. Opera Roma … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato shines in Four Seasons, created for strange times
Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato in isolation on Ibiza
The children were on a break from their school, the Lycée français in Rome, so we went to our house on Ibiza, and now we’re blocked here. We haven’t been out for three weeks. It’s a drama here … [Read more...] about Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato in isolation on Ibiza
Manuel Legris to take over as head of La Scala’s ballet company
The whispering in the corridors of La Scala has come to an end as, finally, it has been confirmed that Manuel Legris will take over from Frédéric Olivieri as Ballet Director. Legris, currently in the … [Read more...] about Manuel Legris to take over as head of La Scala’s ballet company
Eleonora Abbagnato will say adieux to the Paris Opera Ballet with a gala and défilé on 18 May
Eleonora Abbagnato’s planned soirée d’adieux to the Paris Opera Ballet on 23 December with a performance of Angelin Preljocaj’s Le Parc was postponed due to the ongoing strike by the ballet company, … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato will say adieux to the Paris Opera Ballet with a gala and défilé on 18 May
Interview with Sergei Polunin – Verona’s new Romeo
On the eve of the debut of a new Romeo and Juliet at Verona’s Arena with choreography by Johan Kobborg and with Sergei Polunin and Alina Cojocaru in the title roles, Polunin talked with Vogue Italia’s … [Read more...] about Interview with Sergei Polunin – Verona’s new Romeo
The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of Merce Cunningham
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
Russian ballet star Vladimir Derevianko on Rome Ballet’s Eleonora Abbagnato
Vladimir Derevianko, Russian dancer, coach, choreographer, company director, and TV panellist, has an international understanding of dance and, being that he is based in Rome, is ideally positioned to … [Read more...] about Russian ballet star Vladimir Derevianko on Rome Ballet’s Eleonora Abbagnato
Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Of course, it was not a simple path and fraught with difficulties, which put everyone to the test, but which allowed the theatre to achieve undeniable results. After the surprising accusations from … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Rome Opera Ballet dancers accuse director Eleonora Abbagnato of “disrespectful” behaviour
Unions representing the dancers at Rome Opera Ballet have sent a letter to the directors of the Rome Opera House complaining about the “disrespectful” behaviour of the director of the ballet company, … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet dancers accuse director Eleonora Abbagnato of “disrespectful” behaviour
Photo album: Gala Les Étoiles at Ravenna Festival with international ballet stars
Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand (Paris Opera Ballet), Jacopo Tissi and Alena Kovaleva (Bolshoi Ballet), Bakhtiyar Adamzhan (Astana Opera, Kazakhstan), Tatiana Melnik (Hungarian National Ballet), … [Read more...] about Photo album: Gala Les Étoiles at Ravenna Festival with international ballet stars
Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening featuring a new work with Eleonora Abbagnato and Friedemann Vogel
Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening, which opens 29 March 2019, and features a new work with the company’s director, Eleonora Abbagnato, and guest artist Friedemann Vogel. The programme … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening featuring a new work with Eleonora Abbagnato and Friedemann Vogel
Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists
21 candidates have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place on Saturday February 9th at the Beaulieu Theatre, after a week of lessons and coaching sessions. The 74 … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists
Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker
Cover girl for the February edition of Dancing Times is Ballet Black’s Isabela Coracy, photographed by Angela Zaremba, who is the Dancer of the Month. It was announced recently that Ballet Black will … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker
Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Jury members and artistic team
The jury panel of the 47th Prix de Lausanne will be presided by Carlos Acosta who won the Prix de Lausanne in 1990. Among the artistic collaborators, Elisabeth Platel, Director of the Paris Opera … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Jury members and artistic team
Roberto Bolle says addio to American Ballet Theatre
Eight performances of Kenneth MacMillan's Manon are scheduled to begin 17 June 2019 during American Ballet Theatre's 2019 Spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House, with Hee Seo in the title role, … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle says addio to American Ballet Theatre
William Forsythe on working as a stripper – “It’s great money” – and working with dancers – “You revive their faith”
In an interview to coincide with William Forsythe’s A Quiet Evening of Dance at Sadler’s Wells, The Sunday Times’ David Jay spoke to the choreographer about a period as a young man when he worked as … [Read more...] about William Forsythe on working as a stripper – “It’s great money” – and working with dancers – “You revive their faith”
The Sleeping Beauty with Marianela Nuñez and Vladislav Lantratov at the Rome Opera Ballet
Jean-Guillaume Bart, former Étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet, created his version of The Sleeping Beauty for the Yacobson Ballet Theatre in St Petersburg in 2016. His POB colleague Eleonora Abbagnato … [Read more...] about The Sleeping Beauty with Marianela Nuñez and Vladislav Lantratov at the Rome Opera Ballet
