The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to audiences on 17 May 2021, with a schedule of in-person performances from both The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, brand new work available to stream … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May
Prix de Lausanne
António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer
17-year-old António Casalinho has just won the Prix de Lausanne. It’s one of a surprisingly long list of competitions where he was placed, with wins including the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix … [Read more...] about António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer
Photo Album: Prize Winners, Prix de Lausanne 2021, 49th edition
A web audience followed the 49th Prix de Lausanne Finals thanks to live streaming. Among the 20 finalists, six were awarded a Prize allowing them to enter one of the partner schools or companies of … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Prize Winners, Prix de Lausanne 2021, 49th edition
Finals day at the Prix de Lausanne 2021 video edition
Twenty candidates have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place on Saturday 6 February 2021 at 14.00 CET. Seventy-eight candidates from around the world have … [Read more...] about Finals day at the Prix de Lausanne 2021 video edition
The 49th edition of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition online today
The 49th edition of the Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition starts today via video. This year, 78 young dancers (50 girls and 28 boys ) from 20 different countries will participate in … [Read more...] about The 49th edition of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition online today
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
[Interview] Meet Nikisha Fogo, San Francisco Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
Swedish ballerina Nikisha Fogo will soon take up a new position in a new company when she becomes a principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. After seven years with the Vienna State Ballet, passing … [Read more...] about [Interview] Meet Nikisha Fogo, San Francisco Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries
The 77 participants of the 48th Prix de Lausanne will spend the week developing their skills and rehearsing their classical and contemporary variations with some of the world's most respected teachers … [Read more...] about The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries
Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet
Johan Kobborg asked David Umenoto to design the sets for his Romeo and Juliet which has its world premiere in Verona’s vast Arena on 26 August. The commission came about after Kobborg had seen an … [Read more...] about Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet
English National Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2019-2020 season
Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, announced promotions within the company and new joiners (and leavers) for the 2019-2020 season. Promotions The following promotions have … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2019-2020 season
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer finalists 2019
Celebrating its tenth year, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at Sadler’s Wells on Tuesday 7 May 2019. Through this event, English National Ballet recognises the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer finalists 2019
8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album
Thousands followed the 47th Prix de Lausanne Finals at the Beaulieu Theatre online through the live streaming. This year, the daily sessions – almost 6 hours live per day – have been watched more than … [Read more...] about 8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album
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
Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that Carlos Acosta been appointed as its new Director. He will take up his post in January 2020. The appointment follows an open competition and extensive … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
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
Prix de Lausanne candidates 2019 announced
The members of the video selections jury panel for the Prix de Lausanne 2019 have chosen 71 dancers to participate. Along with the nine pre-selected candidates, a total of 80 dancers will take part in … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne candidates 2019 announced
The Prix de Lausanne moves to Montreux
The Prix de Lausanne will be staged in Montreux… temporarily. Lausanne’s Palais de Beaulieu will be closed for restauration next year — after the competition which will be held from Monday 4 February … [Read more...] about The Prix de Lausanne moves to Montreux
Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
Italian ballet dancer Francesco Gabriele Frola has been promoted to Principal Dancer of the National Ballet of Canada and at the same time becomes a Principal at English National Ballet. Dance is in … [Read more...] about Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
The Royal Ballet promotions for 2018/19 season: Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal dancer
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, has announced that Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal Dancer. He said, I’m delighted that Matthew Ball will be a Principal dancer from the start … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet promotions for 2018/19 season: Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal dancer
Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo
Miyako Yoshida, former Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, has been appointed Artistic Director of the New National Ballet Tokyo. The Ballet Company is part of Tokyo's New National Theatre, … [Read more...] about Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo
