On 29 October Jann Parry saw RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 The competition formerly known as the (Adeline) Genée returned to London after a hiatus because of Covid … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
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Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) presented the final of its Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 last night at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. The Fonteyn competition is the pinnacle … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
[Interview] Valentino Zucchetti on Anemoi, his work for The Royal Ballet
It is almost a decade since I last spoke to dancer and choreographer Valentino Zucchetti. In that time there have been some major changes in his career, and now his one-act ballet Anemoi, commissioned … [Read more...] about [Interview] Valentino Zucchetti on Anemoi, his work for The Royal Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance acquires Dancing Times photographic archive
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has acquired Dancing Times magazine’s photographic archive. The archive comprises approximately 38,000 black and white and colour prints, spanning the period from … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance acquires Dancing Times photographic archive
The Fonteyn 2023 – RAD’s The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) will mount The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (The Fonteyn) from 22-29 October 2023 in London – it will be the first in-person The Fonteyn competition … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn 2023 – RAD’s The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition
Dame Beryl Grey: an obituary by Mary Clarke
Beryl Grey, who has died at the age of 95, was a ballerina, director, administrator, and patron of many dance organisations, who had a distinguished international career but was quintessentially a … [Read more...] about Dame Beryl Grey: an obituary by Mary Clarke
English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey
English National Ballet is deeply saddened by the news that our President and former Artistic Director, Dame Beryl Grey, has passed away at the age of 95. Dame Beryl was a dedicated ambassador and … [Read more...] about English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey
[Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black in 'Say it Loud' and 'Black Sun'. TitleSay it Loud and Black SunCompanyBallet BlackVenueLinbury Theatre, LondonDate19 October … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House
#WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance
#WorldBalletDay 2022 will be the biggest yet with over 60 companies, from 6 continents, coming together online on Wednesday 2 November 2022 to celebrate dance. The line-up of participating … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance
Dancing Times magazine to close after 112 years
I write with great sadness that Dancing Times magazine will cease publication and that the September 2022 issue will be its last. As many of you know, I have been writing a column for the magazine … [Read more...] about Dancing Times magazine to close after 112 years
Dancing Times October 2021 edition
The end of an era The current edition of Dancing Times magazine features the last “Notes from New York” column from Jack Anderson, who has been contributing to the magazine for 50 years. He's … [Read more...] about Dancing Times October 2021 edition
The Royal Academy of Dance uncovers unseen footage of Margot Fonteyn
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has revealed that it has discovered footage of its former President, Dame Margot Fonteyn, never seen before and which will be available to view as part of a … [Read more...] about The Royal Academy of Dance uncovers unseen footage of Margot Fonteyn
Dancing Times, May edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column reviewing world premieres of Winterreise and Carmen
Dancing Times’ May issue is out now, with a glorious cover featuring Margot Fonteyn – the only dancer to be given the title prima ballerina assoluta by The Royal Ballet – who was born 100 years ago on … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, May edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column reviewing world premieres of Winterreise and Carmen
Karen Kain’s 50th Anniversary at National Ballet of Canada
2019/20 Season: Karen Kain’s 50th Anniversary New Swan Lake by Karen Kain Three World Premieres and Three Company Premieres Tour to Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. New Choreographic … [Read more...] about Karen Kain’s 50th Anniversary at National Ballet of Canada
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
Tamara Karsavina compares Rudolf Nureyev and Vaslav Nijinsky
Rudolf Nureyev defected to the West in 1961 and later that same year he danced with Margot Fonteyn for the first time, and the following year he joined The Royal Ballet. In 1963, the BBC asked the … [Read more...] about Tamara Karsavina compares Rudolf Nureyev and Vaslav Nijinsky
The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday
Last night The Royal Ballet dedicated the performance of The Nutcracker to its choreographer Sir Peter Wright who tomorrow, 25 November,celebrates his 90th birthday. His production of the Christmas … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday
Peter Wright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dance Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? Not until I was 16, as an apprentice with the Ballets Jooss. Why did you start dancing? I was always good at ballroom, and then my mother took me to see … [Read more...] about Peter Wright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dance Edition
David Howard, much loved ballet teacher ‘to the stars’, dies at 76
Ballet master David Howard, affectionately known in the media as "Teacher of Stars", has died at 76. Howard trained at what is now the Arts Educational) School and the Royal Academy of Dance, … [Read more...] about David Howard, much loved ballet teacher ‘to the stars’, dies at 76
Darcey Bussell rises like a phoenix after depression down under
Nobody could have failed to be moved by Darcey Bussell's farewell to the stage in 2007. It seemed more an outpouring of grief than a sad farewell. She told The Sunday Times, My God, I cracked. I just … [Read more...] about Darcey Bussell rises like a phoenix after depression down under
