Lily Hyde sees BalleyBoyz’s 'Still Pointless' programme, admiring the company’s ten accomplished dancers, but finds some works… pointless? TitleStill PointlessCompanyBalletBoyzVenueSadler’s Wells, … [Read more...] about Review: BalletBoyz’s 25th anniversary show, Still Pointless – lacking evolution
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Interview: The Royal Ballet’s William Bracewell on his journey to Mayerling
Lily Hyde talks to William Bracewell on preparing to play Prince Rudolf in The Royal Ballet's Mayerling, his acting process, and an unlikely source of inspiration. William Bracewell’s journey to … [Read more...] about Interview: The Royal Ballet’s William Bracewell on his journey to Mayerling
The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet has unveiled a programme that aims to honour its extraordinary lineage and embrace the future of the art form during the 2026-2027 Season. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet School looks to the future as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
Matthew Paluch attended a Royal Ballet School Centenary Insight Day. Like the school's founder, Ninette de Valois, he believes we need more than feelings; we need intelligence. 2026 is the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet School looks to the future as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
Cory Stearns to retire from American Ballet Theatre
Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season. He will perform the title role … [Read more...] about Cory Stearns to retire from American Ballet Theatre
Interview: Valentino Zucchetti, choreographer and Royal Ballet First Soloist, talks about his new Nutcracker
Lily Hyde talks to choreographer and Royal Ballet First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti as his new production of The Nutcracker for New English Ballet Theatre tours to the Bahamas before a pre-Christmas … [Read more...] about Interview: Valentino Zucchetti, choreographer and Royal Ballet First Soloist, talks about his new Nutcracker
Interview: Kate Flatt, choreographer and movement director, on 40 years of Les Mis and Turandot
Paul Arrowsmith talks to Kate Flatt – choreographer, movement director, mentor and dance educator – on her two long-running productions, the musical Les Misérables and the opera Turandot, and a life … [Read more...] about Interview: Kate Flatt, choreographer and movement director, on 40 years of Les Mis and Turandot
Interview: Royal Ballet dancers Ella Newton Severgnini and Francisco Serrano talk about their debut in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate
The return of Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate at the Royal Ballet & Opera sees the debuts of two of the Royal Ballet’s younger dancers in the roles created by Francesca Hayward and … [Read more...] about Interview: Royal Ballet dancers Ella Newton Severgnini and Francisco Serrano talk about their debut in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate
Christopher Powney appointed new artistic director of Dutch National Ballet’s Junior Company
Christopher Powney has been appointed as the new artistic director of Dutch National Ballet’s Junior Company as of 1 January 2026. He succeeds Ernst Meisner, who will take up the position as director … [Read more...] about Christopher Powney appointed new artistic director of Dutch National Ballet’s Junior Company
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: English ballerina Georgie Rose, dancing on top of Rome
Royal Ballet School-trained ballerina Georgie Rose discusses dancing at Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, her choreographer Sergio Bernal, and living with Tourette’s syndrome. Every 25 years, the … [Read more...] about Interview: English ballerina Georgie Rose, dancing on top of Rome
Review: The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance – the stars of tomorrow step into the spotlight today
Georgina Butler sees The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2025 celebrating tradition, innovation and passion with beloved classical works and bold new pieces, danced by remarkable … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance – the stars of tomorrow step into the spotlight today
The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2025/26 Season. He said, I am sure audiences will join me in congratulating … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Next Generation Festival – The Royal Ballet celebrates youth dance talent
The Royal Ballet's Next Generation Festival in the Linbury Theatre features an impressive lineup of young dance talent. This year, the festival will see performances from some of the world’s best … [Read more...] about Next Generation Festival – The Royal Ballet celebrates youth dance talent
Interview: Iain Mackay, the new director of the Royal Ballet School, on bodies and gender
"I noticed that when I went to children’s parties, when the music starts the boys aged four to six were always first up, jumping up saying ‘look at me’. And then all of a sudden… they don’t dance … [Read more...] about Interview: Iain Mackay, the new director of the Royal Ballet School, on bodies and gender
Acclaimed disabled dancer and choreographer Joe Powell-Main needs your help
Joe Powell-Main, the freelance dancer and choreographer "on wheels and crutches", has begun a ‘GOFUNDME’ project to support his new company, JPM Productions, in developing projects to give … [Read more...] about Acclaimed disabled dancer and choreographer Joe Powell-Main needs your help
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
Reece Clarke to debut as Guest Artist with American Ballet Theatre during 2024 Fall Season
Reece Clarke, Principal Dancer of The Royal Ballet, will join American Ballet Theatre as a Guest Artist for the 2024 Fall Season at Lincoln Center. Clarke will make his debut with ABT on 26 October … [Read more...] about Reece Clarke to debut as Guest Artist with American Ballet Theatre during 2024 Fall Season
Natasha Kaplinsky announced as Chair of The Royal Ballet School
The Royal Ballet School has appointed Natasha Kaplinsky OBE as its new Chair, effective from 1 October 2024. Kaplinsky is the third high-level appointment in a year in which The Royal Ballet School … [Read more...] about Natasha Kaplinsky announced as Chair of The Royal Ballet School
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 School and The Australian Ballet School come together in Melbourne
From 29 September to 3 October 2024, The Royal Ballet School will deliver Inspire, a comprehensive teacher training programme designed to empower all teachers to deliver exceptional training, whether … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet School and The Australian Ballet School come together in Melbourne
Photo Album: The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance 2024
On 6 July 2024 at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, The Royal Ballet School showed off its latest graduates as well as students from the entire school. Of the 25 graduates, six will … [Read more...] about Photo Album: The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance 2024
Review: The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance – ‘the school should be immensely proud’
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance at The Royal Opera House 'demonstrating the versatility of the young dancers'. TitleSummer PerformanceCompanyThe Royal Ballet … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performance – ‘the school should be immensely proud’
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
Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028 sees 24 companies celebrate Frederick Ashton
The Frederick Ashton Foundation has announced more details of Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028, an international festival to celebrate the work of Frederick Ashton (1904 – 1988) and to be launched at the … [Read more...] about Ashton Worldwide 2024-2028 sees 24 companies celebrate Frederick Ashton
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 dancer Francesca Hayward nominated Lead Ambassador of Royal Ballet School’s ATAP
Current Principal of The Royal Ballet and alumna of The Royal Ballet School, Francesca Hayward, has been announced as Lead Ambassador of the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Principal dancer Francesca Hayward nominated Lead Ambassador of Royal Ballet School’s ATAP
[Review] Empower in Motion: A Ballet Inclusive – “A joyous celebration of all people dancing”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Empower in Motion: A Ballet Inclusive, celebrating the charity Children Today TitleEmpower in Motion: A Ballet InclusiveCompanyVariousVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate7 … [Read more...] about [Review] Empower in Motion: A Ballet Inclusive – “A joyous celebration of all people dancing”
Matthew Paluch considers ballet dreams vs reality
Matthew Paluch considers ballet dreams vs reality as another ballet school comes under fire for its unacceptable teaching methods. Ballet is rarely in the news… but when it is of late, it's often … [Read more...] about Matthew Paluch considers ballet dreams vs reality