It is telling that in a recent press release from The Royal Opera House, the names of the choreographers of the cinema streaming programme are listed, except for one – that of Liam … [Read more...] about Avoiding scandal – Liam Scarlett and The Royal Ballet
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Photos of The Royal Ballet’s new Wayne McGregor work: The Dante Project
Ballet World Premiere The Royal Ballet presents Wayne McGregor’s latest full-length ballet The Dante Project Thursday 14 – Saturday 30 October 2021 Streamed on Friday 29 October 2021 Wayne … [Read more...] about Photos of The Royal Ballet’s new Wayne McGregor work: The Dante Project
The Royal Opera House’s opera and ballet streaming programme
The Royal Opera House has announced that six productions from its 2021-2022 season will be available via online streaming. New productions will be released online on certain Fridays from 1 October … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House’s opera and ballet streaming programme
Casting for The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet opening the 2021-2022 Season
This October The Royal Ballet returns for its first full season in 18 months. The season includes world premieres of Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project, Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for … [Read more...] about Casting for The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet opening the 2021-2022 Season
Royal Opera House ballet and opera Cinema Season 2021-2022
The Royal Opera House will stream six productions to cinemas worldwide after an enforced 16-month hiatus. THE 2021/2022 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE CINEMA SEASON The Royal BalletTHE NUTCRACKERLive: … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House ballet and opera Cinema Season 2021-2022
#WorldBalletDay 2021 – the global celebration of dance
The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and The Australian Ballet have announced that #WorldBalletDay 2021 will take place on 19 October. The global celebration returns for its eighth year, bringing … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2021 – the global celebration of dance
Young ROH: Royal Opera House launches ticket scheme for 16-25 year-olds
30,000 tickets for Royal Opera House performances Monday to Thursday, offered at £25 for anyone aged 16 to 25 The Royal Opera House has launched its Young ROH scheme, offering 30,000 subsidised … [Read more...] about Young ROH: Royal Opera House launches ticket scheme for 16-25 year-olds
The Royal Ballet cancels programme for Covid
The Royal Ballet has announced that the forthcoming performances of Summer Draft Works in The Linbury Theatre from 1–3 July are unable to go ahead due to a number of dancers having to … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet cancels programme for Covid
The Royal Ballet launches Sustainable Activewear Collection with Imperfect Pointes
Stockport-based Imperfect Pointes has teamed up with The Royal Ballet for the launch of a new range of sustainable activewear. The brand – the only one in the UK whose entire collection of … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet launches Sustainable Activewear Collection with Imperfect Pointes
The Royal Ballet’s Beauty Mixed Programme to be streamed live
The Royal Ballet, in its 90th anniversary year, is mounting a broad range of classics and new work during this season and into the next. In honour of the company’s founder, Dame Ninette de … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Beauty Mixed Programme to be streamed live
[Photo Album] Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins programme
Tonight, Friday 4 June, the Royal Ballet opens a new evening of dance dedicated to George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins with Apollo, the Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Dances at a … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins programme
Royal Ballet First Soloist Beatriz Stix-Brunell heads for Stanford University
The Royal Ballet has announced that First Soloist Beatriz Stix-Brunell is to leave the Company after 11 years. In a move that was deferred due to the global pandemic, she leaves at the … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet First Soloist Beatriz Stix-Brunell heads for Stanford University
Violetta Elvin, Royal Ballet prima ballerina, dies at 97
The great Russian dancer, Violetta Elvin, dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet Company and prima ballerina of The Royal Ballet, died on 27 May at the age of 97. Elvin had lived in Vico Equense in the … [Read more...] about Violetta Elvin, Royal Ballet prima ballerina, dies at 97
Photo Album: The Royal Ballet, 21st Century Choreographers
Opening tonight at The Royal Opera House is 21st Century Choreographers, The Royal Ballet's first programme in front of a theatre audience since the latest lockdown began last year, which cancelled … [Read more...] about Photo Album: The Royal Ballet, 21st Century Choreographers
Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced
The nominees for the 21st National Dance Awards 2021 have been announced by the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the announcement of awards and award … [Read more...] about Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced
Sergei Polunin on Liam Scarlett, Russian gays, and getting rid of his Putin tattoo
In an interview with The Telegraph’s Louis Wise, Sergei Polunin dodges the hand grenades he launches about comments in the past about homosexuals and women, and his jaw-dropping Vladimir Putin tattoo. … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin on Liam Scarlett, Russian gays, and getting rid of his Putin tattoo
Hindus want Paris Opera to cancel “patronising” Bayadère ballet
Rajan Zed, a leading Hindu cleric and a well-known leader in interfaith relations, says that the Paris Opera Ballet should not be "callously promoting the appropriation of traditions, elements and … [Read more...] about Hindus want Paris Opera to cancel “patronising” Bayadère ballet
British choreographer Liam Scarlett has died at 35
Tributes to one of the most satisfying choreographers of his generation, Liam Scarlett, are flooding social media after the announcement of his death. He died on Friday 16 April at just 35. The … [Read more...] about British choreographer Liam Scarlett has died at 35
Online masterclasses with Ivan Putrov and Vadim Muntagirov
After the success of online ballet masterclasses from Danceworks in London with Alejandro Parente and Marianela Nuñez, and then with Vadim Muntagirov, the studios are now further dates. On Saturday … [Read more...] about Online masterclasses with Ivan Putrov and Vadim Muntagirov
The Royal Opera and Ballet companies announce the full schedule for Spring/Summer 2021
The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to the public on 17 May 2021. Public booking opens on 7 May at 10am (UK time). Online programming will continue, while La clemenza di Tito will be the … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera and Ballet companies announce the full schedule for Spring/Summer 2021
