Guest author Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet's triple bill Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur TitleEk/ Forsythe/ QuagebeurCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate10 November … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet present Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur
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The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live
The Australian Ballet, now under its new Artistic Director David Hallberg, has announced three new titles as part of its 2022 live stream series: Live on Ballet TV. Anna Karenina will be streamed … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live
Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet
English National Ballet has announced that Artistic Director and Lead Principal Dancer, Tamara Rojo, will step down towards the end of 2022 to take up the role of Artistic Director at San Francisco … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet
San Francisco Ballet returns with 29 performances of Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker
After 37 years with the San Francisco Ballet, this is Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson’s final season with the company. Fittingly, it is his production of Nutcracker – which he set in San Francisco – … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet returns with 29 performances of Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker
Balanchine’s JEWELS is sparkling brightly at San Francisco Ballet online
The first of the three pieces that make up Balanchine ballet Jewels was filmed at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco in front of an empty auditorium in January of this year. Emeralds, … [Read more...] about Balanchine’s JEWELS is sparkling brightly at San Francisco Ballet online
[Interview] Meet Nikisha Fogo, San Francisco Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
Swedish ballerina Nikisha Fogo will soon take up a new position in a new company when she becomes a principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. After seven years with the Vienna State Ballet, passing … [Read more...] about [Interview] Meet Nikisha Fogo, San Francisco Ballet’s new Principal Dancer
English National Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella in-the-round
English National Ballet will perform a new in-the-round version of Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella at the Royal Albert Hall from 6-16 June 2019. Working from the dark Brothers Grimm version of the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella in-the-round
New Wayne McGregor premiere in Munich: Bavarian State Ballet presents Sunyata, with Kairos and Borderlands
The commitment of this company is what impresses, a sense of collaboration and dedication. The Bavarian State Ballet’s triple bill, Portrait of Wayne McGregor, was an ideal showcase for their … [Read more...] about New Wayne McGregor premiere in Munich: Bavarian State Ballet presents Sunyata, with Kairos and Borderlands
Emerging young talent at La Scala excel in Petit, Béjart and Preljocaj
The Ballet School of La Scala’s Academy have just finished a short run of their “end of year” show. For many, it will be their last appearance as students. An effective défilé by the school (and La … [Read more...] about Emerging young talent at La Scala excel in Petit, Béjart and Preljocaj
World Ballet Day 2017: 5 October Live with Australian, Bolshoi, Royal, Canadian and San Francisco Ballet Companies
Five of the world's leading ballet companies will come together for World Ballet Day on Thursday 5 October to broadcast 20 hours of live, behind-the-scenes footage via Facebook Live, following a … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2017: 5 October Live with Australian, Bolshoi, Royal, Canadian and San Francisco Ballet Companies
English National Ballet’s new Lead Principal: San Francisco’s Aaron Robison
English National Ballet will welcome Aaron Robison as Lead Principal. Robison is currently a Principal with San Francisco Ballet. He will join the ENB next spring ahead of the performances of Romeo … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new Lead Principal: San Francisco’s Aaron Robison
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition 2017
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition is already in it's eighth edition. This year it will be held at Sadler’s Wells on Thursday 25 May. Unusually, the English National Ballet … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition 2017
World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies
1 October 2015 is the date for this year's World Ballet Day live stream. Following last year’s unprecedented collaboration for the first World Ballet Day LIVE, five of the world’s leading ballet … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2015 with one day of live streaming from 5 companies
En Avant’s next ballet projects include a special encounter with Marcelo Gomes
The En Avant Foundation will present specialised coaching master classes for advanced pre-professional and professional dancers in San Francisco and in New York in April 2015. The Foundation's … [Read more...] about En Avant’s next ballet projects include a special encounter with Marcelo Gomes
An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Vito Mazzeo will bring a group of his colleagues from Amsterdam to Teatro Salieri in Legnago for a 'Dutch Gala' on 22 November. Mazzeo, who was formerly a … [Read more...] about An interview with Vito Mazzeo who’s bringing his ballet ‘friends’ to Italy
Global First: 5 top ballet companies in live streaming on 1 October
The first ever World Ballet Day will see an unprecedented collaboration between five of the world’s leading ballet companies from five different countries: Russia, The United Kingdom, America, Canada … [Read more...] about Global First: 5 top ballet companies in live streaming on 1 October
Julien Benhamou, the French photographer, on shooting dance and dancers
French photographer Julien Benhamou has a passion for photographing dancers, musicians, and artists of all kinds. His style is crisp and vibrant which makes him an automatic choice for magazine … [Read more...] about Julien Benhamou, the French photographer, on shooting dance and dancers
Maina Gielgud answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I took my first ballet classes when I was about 6 years old. It was in Brussels, and with a Russian teacher married to a Belgian. Her name was Mme de … [Read more...] about Maina Gielgud answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
The all-embracing San Francisco Ballet brings its eclecticism and passion to London
San Francisco Ballet launch their London season at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre this evening, and until September 23 they will be presenting three mixed-bill programs. That's 10 works over nine … [Read more...] about The all-embracing San Francisco Ballet brings its eclecticism and passion to London
Edward Villella’s ‘forced’ retirement from Miami City Ballet leaves donors and dancers distressed
Miami City Ballet is being split by controversy over founder and artistic director Edward Villella’s earlier-than-expected retirement, announced last September in a way that shocked company members … [Read more...] about Edward Villella’s ‘forced’ retirement from Miami City Ballet leaves donors and dancers distressed
