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[Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on

7 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Edward Watson in A Sheila Dance by Arthur Pita - Men in Motion, photo by Elliott Franks 03

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 10th-anniversary performance of Men in Motion TitleMen in MotionCompanyIvan Putrov's Men in MotionVenueThe London ColiseumDate6 November 2022ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on

20th Anniversary Gala for La Scala Academy

11 January 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Nutcracker with Rebecca Luca and Vincenzo Romano, Act I, photo by Annachiara Di Stefano-01

In 1813 the Imperial Regia Accademia di Ballo was founded, today’s Ballet School of Teatro alla Scala. It became one of the most esteemed dance training centres in the world. More recently, in … [Read more...] about 20th Anniversary Gala for La Scala Academy

English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’

20 April 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Marking its first live performances to theatre audiences for over a year, English National Ballet returns to the stage on Monday 17 May with Reunion at Sadler’s Wells, London. Reunion sees ENB … [Read more...] about English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’

Free modern triple bill and Swan Lake over Christmas from Bavarian State Ballet

18 December 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

With a Chance of Rain, Ensemble of the American Ballet Theater © Marty Sohl

In line with the current Covid regulations, the Bayerisches Staatsballett has cancelled all performances up until and including 31 January 2021. However, the company is offering a free streaming … [Read more...] about Free modern triple bill and Swan Lake over Christmas from Bavarian State Ballet

All about English National Ballet’s Digital Season: 23 Nov – 21 Dec

20 November 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet Digital Season

English National Ballet has announced the world premiere dates for its digital season, a series of five original dance films that will be made available to rent via Ballet on Demand, part of the … [Read more...] about All about English National Ballet’s Digital Season: 23 Nov – 21 Dec

English National Ballet returns to the stage and presents a new Christmas Nutcracker

12 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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English National Ballet returns to the stage with performances of Nutcracker Delights at the London Coliseum this Christmas from 3 December 2020 until 3 January 2021. ENB is … [Read more...] about English National Ballet returns to the stage and presents a new Christmas Nutcracker

Preview: Nureyev the film is a glorious celebration of an exceptional life

12 September 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

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Nureyev is an important new documentary about Rudolf Nureyev’s extraordinary life which will be shown in cinemas around the UK from 25 September. BAFTA nominated directors Jacqui and David Morris … [Read more...] about Preview: Nureyev the film is a glorious celebration of an exceptional life

Notes on Le Corsaire at La Scala… an alternative cast

29 May 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Le Corsaire with Martina Arduino, photo by Brescia & Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 2018

The success of Le Corsaire’s first night cast at La Scala was reviewed here previously, but no less was an alternative cast which had a shining beacon in Martina Arduino as Medora. She is a lovely … [Read more...] about Notes on Le Corsaire at La Scala… an alternative cast

A female pas de deux from Royal Ballet dancers Beatriz Stix-Brunell and Yasmine Naghdi

22 September 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A female pas de deux from Royal Ballet dancers Beatriz Stix Brunell and Yasmine Naghdi

It's relatively rare to see a female pas de deux in classical dance. In 2015, for her farewell tour, Sylvie Guillem asked Russell Maliphant to create a such a duet as she'd never danced with a female … [Read more...] about A female pas de deux from Royal Ballet dancers Beatriz Stix-Brunell and Yasmine Naghdi

In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

14 October 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was subtitled, a Dance Spectacular. In effect, the event brought many exceptional talents together, as is Ardani Artists’ custom, and it was … [Read more...] about In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

ENB’s Emerging Dancer competition to be streamed live on 17 May

13 May 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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The English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Palladium, now in its seventh year, will this year be live streamed for the first time. The broadcast will be in partnership … [Read more...] about ENB’s Emerging Dancer competition to be streamed live on 17 May

We may be saying ‘bye’ to the dancer, but certainly not to Sylvie Guillem

8 July 2015 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Bye Life in Progress TEATRO COMUNALE DI MODENA, Choreographer; Mats Ek, Dancer; Sylvie Guillem Composer ;Ludwig van Beethoven (Piano Sonata Op. 111, Arietta; Recording played by Ivo Pogorelich) Set & Costume Designer; Katrin Brännström Lighting Designer

Sylvie Guillem is an extraordinary creature: exuding a special aura yet blessed with the common touch. She has almost always been this way, the ordinary (little or no makeup, bare legs in ballet) … [Read more...] about We may be saying ‘bye’ to the dancer, but certainly not to Sylvie Guillem

English National Ballet’s Choreographics to be streamed live

14 May 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet’s platform for emerging dance makers, Choreographics, at Sadler’s Wells’ Lilian Baylis Studio on 19 and 20 June, will this year be live streamed for the first time, in … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Choreographics to be streamed live

Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards

3 November 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the nominations for the 15th National Dance Awards. The Critics' Circle is composed of five sections: Music, Theatre, Film, Dance and Visual … [Read more...] about Nominees announced for the 15th National Dance Awards

Carlos Acosta brings a touch of Cuba to the Royal Opera stage

24 April 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Royal Ballet Principal Carlos Acosta will bring Cubanía, a programme of Cuban dance inspired by his homeland, to the Royal Opera House in July. The mixed programme contains world premieres and … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta brings a touch of Cuba to the Royal Opera stage

The Bolshoi’s golden couple Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova come out tops at the 11th Critics’ Circle Dance Awards

25 January 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Bolshoi Ballet took the most prizes at the 11th Critics’ Circle Dance Awards held at Sadler’s Wells. The awards given out were: De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement - Jann Parry, … [Read more...] about The Bolshoi’s golden couple Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova come out tops at the 11th Critics’ Circle Dance Awards

Sylvie Guillem takes a (short) break from Maliphant

9 January 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Taking a very short pause from her collaboration with Russell Maliphant this year, Syvlie Guillem will be returning to the repertory and dance three performances of Manon at La Scala. The ballet, … [Read more...] about Sylvie Guillem takes a (short) break from Maliphant

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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