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Ed Watson: A Different Dance – a lavish new book on the Royal Ballet dancer

2 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Edward Watson photo by Kosmas Pavlos

Ed Watson was a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet for over 20 years until his retirement last year. Each illustrated essay of this new, glossy volume focuses on a distinct aspect of his … [Read more...] about Ed Watson: A Different Dance – a lavish new book on the Royal Ballet dancer

The Royal Opera House: opera, ballet, cinema in 2022

16 December 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward in Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water For Chocolate - The Royal Ballet 2021 ROH, photo by Rick Guest crop

In January 2022, The Royal Opera Company will celebrate its 75th anniversary. On 14 January 1947, the 'Covent Garden Opera Company' (its name was changed to The Royal Opera in 1968) performed Carmen. … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House: opera, ballet, cinema in 2022

In conversation with Marianela Nuñez

9 July 2020 by Gramilano 7 Comments

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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 … [Read more...] about In conversation with Marianela Nuñez

Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion

2 May 2020 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Lauren Cuthbertson by Clive Barda

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 … [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

5 January 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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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 … [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

4 May 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Madison Keesler. Photo © Laurent Liotardo

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, … [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

27 January 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Les Enfants Terribles. Gyula Nagy [Centre, sitting down]. © ROH, 2017. Photographed by Bill Cooper

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 … [Read more...] about First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet

English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition 2017

23 January 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition is already in it's eighth edition. This year it will be held at Sadler’s Wells on Thursday 25 May. Unusually, the English National Ballet … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition 2017

Natalia Osipova is Anastasia – a photo gallery with The Royal Ballet

27 October 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Anastasia. Natalia Osipova as Anna Anderson. © ROH, 2016 Photographed by Tristram Kenton (2)

Last night the curtain at The Royal Opera House went up on Kenneth MacMillan's Anastasia, with Natalia Osipova in the title role. One of MacMillan’s first creative acts on becoming Director of The … [Read more...] about Natalia Osipova is Anastasia – a photo gallery with The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae on injury: turning weakness into strength

6 February 2016 by Gramilano 3 Comments

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In 2007, I entered the stage as Romeo and I honestly thought that I was living the dream. I was on the Royal Opera House stage dancing alongside one of the world’s greatest ballerinas, Alina … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae on injury: turning weakness into strength

Dance injuries from the ballet dancer’s point of view: top stars share their experiences

1 February 2016 by Gramilano 4 Comments

  To get an insider's view of dance-related injuries, some leading dancers talked to Gramilano about their experiences – how they coped both physically and mentally – and gave advice to help … [Read more...] about Dance injuries from the ballet dancer’s point of view: top stars share their experiences

Dance photographer Rick Guest… what lies beneath

21 December 2015 by Gramilano 4 Comments

Rick Guest is a photographer who’s highly polished style has led him to work with some of the biggest international brand names – Nike, Ferrari, BMV – yet he fell into photography by chance. I was … [Read more...] about Dance photographer Rick Guest… what lies beneath

Steven McRae answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

4 April 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? Age 7 in Sydney, Australia. Why did you start dancing? My sister inspired me; she was a brilliant gymnast who also danced. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Steven McRae answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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