Matthew Paluch sees The Great Chevalier, in which the diva-ish Mr Chevalier shares the stage with his company's Executive Director Simone Mousset, in a work often uncomfortably close to … [Read more...] about Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
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Review: Ivan Putrov’s Dance for Ukraine gala – raising funds to support ballet students
Graham Watts praises Dance for Ukraine – a very fine show, worthy of fulsome support. TitleDance for UkraineCompanyInspiration in MotionVenueAud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance, … [Read more...] about Review: Ivan Putrov’s Dance for Ukraine gala – raising funds to support ballet students
Interview: Ivan Putrov on the Dance for Ukraine gala at the Royal Academy of Dance
On Saturday 21 March at 2pm, the Royal Academy of Dance will host a Dance for Ukraine event. Darcey Bussell, President of the Royal Academy of Dance, and Ivan Putrov will present a special ballet … [Read more...] about Interview: Ivan Putrov on the Dance for Ukraine gala at the Royal Academy of Dance
Interview: former Royal Danish Ballet principal Gregory Dean on life after 40
Gregory Dean talks to Paul Arrowsmith about choreographing and coaching after retiring as a dancer at 40, and life with his daughter. The last time I saw you perform was as Drosselmeyer in The … [Read more...] about Interview: former Royal Danish Ballet principal Gregory Dean on life after 40
The Fonteyn 2025: The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition to be held in Brazil this October
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) main annual event, The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, is coming to São Paulo, Brazil, for the first time (from 11-19 October 2025). Young dancers … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn 2025: The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition to be held in Brazil this October
Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
The Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton, recently promoted to Principal Dancer, will dance in Christopher Wheeldon’s Fool’s Paradise, opening the company’s Ballet to Broadway mixed bill of Wheeldon works. … [Read more...] about Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
Interview: Giving Voice to British Ballet – Patricia Linton talks to Jonathan Gray about Voices of British Ballet
Voices of British Ballet launches a new platform, with a website and podcast, to become the UK’s richest audio archive and treasure trove of untold stories of British ballet. Dance critic Jonathan … [Read more...] about Interview: Giving Voice to British Ballet – Patricia Linton talks to Jonathan Gray about Voices of British Ballet
One third of UK schools are not teaching compulsory dance education – Royal Academy of Dance helps out
One third of UK schools are not teaching dance even though dance is part of the United Kingdom’s specified national curriculum. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is doing its part to try and compensate … [Read more...] about One third of UK schools are not teaching compulsory dance education – Royal Academy of Dance helps out
Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
Graham Watts talks to Hope Muir, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, on the eve of the company’s London performances. Several years ago, the outstanding South African dancer, Dane … [Read more...] about Interview: Still on an upward trajectory, the career of National Ballet of Canada’s Hope Muir – a “collector of ideas and people”
What Next for The Royal Academy of Dance? An Opinion Piece, by John Byrne – Part 3
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a UK-based international organisation which offers training, qualifications and examinations for teachers and students of classical ballet and related forms of … [Read more...] about What Next for The Royal Academy of Dance? An Opinion Piece, by John Byrne – Part 3
What Next for The Royal Academy of Dance? An Opinion Piece, by John Byrne – Part 2
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a UK-based international organisation which offers training, qualifications and examinations for teachers and students of classical ballet and related forms of … [Read more...] about What Next for The Royal Academy of Dance? An Opinion Piece, by John Byrne – Part 2
What Next for The Royal Academy of Dance? An Opinion Piece, by John Byrne – Part 1
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a UK-based international organisation which offers training, qualifications and examinations for teachers and students of classical ballet and related forms of … [Read more...] about What Next for The Royal Academy of Dance? An Opinion Piece, by John Byrne – Part 1
The Fonteyn 2024 – the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition “an evening, jam-packed with quality dancing”
Matthew Paluch sees The Margot Fonteyn Ballet Competition: "seeing young people flourish because of their own hard work and dedication will never tire." TitleThe Fonteyn 2024CompanyRoyal Academy of … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn 2024 – the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition “an evening, jam-packed with quality dancing”
The Royal Ballet appoints Stuart Cassidy as Répétiteur to the Principal Artists
The Royal Ballet has announced the appointment of Stuart Cassidy as Répétiteur to the Principal Artists. Cassidy (full biography below) studied at The Royal Ballet School, joined The Royal Ballet in … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet appoints Stuart Cassidy as Répétiteur to the Principal Artists
The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced the promotions and the joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2024/25 Season. It has been immensely rewarding – he said – to watch … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Royal Academy of Dance launches ninth season of its ‘Why Dance Matters’ podcast with Misty Copeland
The Royal Academy of Dance has launched series nine of its podcast, Why Dance Matters. The series begins with the American Ballet Theatre’s first black principal dancer, Misty Copeland, shortly … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance launches ninth season of its ‘Why Dance Matters’ podcast with Misty Copeland
Queen Camilla becomes the new Patron of the Royal Academy of Dance
Today, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) welcomes Queen Camilla as its new Patron. Darcey Bussell, President of the RAD, said: This is just wonderful news. HM Queen Camilla has been such an … [Read more...] about Queen Camilla becomes the new Patron of the Royal Academy of Dance
Benesh Movement Notation to train young dancers in Frederick Ashton’s repertoire
The Royal Academy of Dance’s Benesh International has collaborated with The Frederick Ashton Foundation and Royal Ballet School on a new project where Ashton’s choreographies will be taught to young … [Read more...] about Benesh Movement Notation to train young dancers in Frederick Ashton’s repertoire
Royal Ballet Principal Alexander Campbell becomes Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announced that Alexander Campbell will leave The Royal Ballet to take up its Artistic Directorship. He will begin his tenure in April 2024, succeeding the RAD’s … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Principal Alexander Campbell becomes Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Dance
The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
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
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