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
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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
The Royal Ballet announces 2021-2022 season, the first since 2019
The Royal Ballet has announced early plans for its 2021-2022 season. Detailed information will be announced on 1 June. Also, the Live Cinema season and digital programming will be announced later this … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces 2021-2022 season, the first since 2019
The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May
The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to audiences on 17 May 2021, with a schedule of in-person performances from both The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, brand new work available to stream … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May
Ballet Masterclass with Alejandro Parente and Marianela Nuñez
From Saturday 6 February, there is an opportunity to join Ballet Master Alejandro Parente, who will teach a series of three masterclasses from Argentina, with The Royal Ballet’s Marianela Nuñez … [Read more...] about Ballet Masterclass with Alejandro Parente and Marianela Nuñez
From Jemima Puddle-Duck to adult ballet class
New plays by Mark Ravenhill, Roy Williams and Timberlake Wertenbaker are part of an audio project to recreate the experience of going to the theatre. When he was a small child, Ravenhill’s parents … [Read more...] about From Jemima Puddle-Duck to adult ballet class
DANZA&DANZA names the winners of its 2020 Awards
Italy's DANZA&DANZA magazine has announced its prize winners for 2020 with artists and productions from Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro dell'Opera in Rome, Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, Opéra … [Read more...] about DANZA&DANZA names the winners of its 2020 Awards
‘Marguerite and Armand’ and ‘Cendrillon’ in streaming from Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House continues its #OurHouseToYourHouse programming, which features online broadcasts, musical masterclasses, and cultural highlights that can be accessed around the … [Read more...] about ‘Marguerite and Armand’ and ‘Cendrillon’ in streaming from Royal Opera House
Ballet treats to view online during the holidays
Dance programming for the festive period from companies all over the world are many: free, subscription and pay-per-view. Here are some that have caught my eye. Please feel free to signal in the … [Read more...] about Ballet treats to view online during the holidays
