The Royal Ballet’s Argentinian principal dancer, Marianela Nuñez, is in lockdown in Buenos Aires. She went there to be near her family and partner, because now home, for Nela, is London, which also happens to be home to her beloved company at The Royal Opera House. We caught up via Skype in June: I was in my office in Milan, and Nela was 11,000 km away, sitting against an … [Read more...] about In conversation with Marianela Nuñez
Rick Guest
Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion
On 14 March 2020, The Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson was dancing Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre. A rare honour. She was partnered by former Royal Ballet dancer and Mariinsky principal dancer Xander Parish and cheered on by her mother, her boyfriend and his parents. Two days later, they were returning to London on the … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion
Rick Guest on his extraordinary photos of The Royal Ballet’s Edward Watson
In Conversation: Edward Watson and Rick Guest is an opportunity to see dancer and photographer talking about their collaboration which has led to an extraordinary portfolio of portraits. Striking in their boldness yet sensitivity, Guest has caught precisely what Watson brings to the stage: the same boldness and sensitivity, together with exceptional honesty, as revealed in … [Read more...] about Rick Guest on his extraordinary photos of The Royal Ballet’s Edward Watson
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2017 – judging panel and repertoire
Now in its eighth year, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will this year be held at Sadler’s Wells, for the first time, on Thursday 25 May 2017. Through this annual event, English National Ballet recognises the excellence of its own artists. Selected by their peers, six of the company's most promising dancers perform in front of an eminent panel of expert … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2017 – judging panel and repertoire
First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet
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Tonight, 27 January 2017, The Royal Ballet presents an exciting new world premiere at the Barbican Theatre in London. Here’s a preview of what the first night audience will be seeing. The project brings together choreographer Javier De Frutos and leading lights of ballet, contemporary dance and opera to create a new production of Philip Glass’s dance opera inspired by Jean … [Read more...] about First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet