Scott C Morgan sees a programme of American Icons of dance with The Joffrey Ballet – this US arts institution is a global dance treasure. TitleAmerican IconsCompanyThe Joffrey BalletVenueLyric Opera … [Read more...] about Review: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates American Icons of dance with works by Arpino, Graham, Joffrey and Tetley
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In Memoriam 2025: artists who died this year… Singers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Writers, Directors
In memoriam 2025: a personal list remembering some of the artists who died in 2025. Links lead to Wikipedia articles. January Marianne Faithfull, 78, English singer ("As Tears Go By"), … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2025: artists who died this year… Singers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Writers, Directors
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House – from 17 June to 18 July – will feature a new staging of Don Quixote, as well as the return of Onegin, Swan Lake, and … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
Rocio Aleman answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Rocio Aleman was born in Monterrey, Mexico. In 2008 she went to Stuttgart to train at the John Cranko Schule, in 2011 she joined the Stuttgart Ballet becoming Principal Dancer in … [Read more...] about Rocio Aleman answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Photo Album 2: photos of Youth Grand Prix Europe Gala in Milan with 160 students and guest stars – part 2
SEE: Youth Grand Prix Europe Gala 2025 - PART ONE Youth Grand Prix Europe Gala 2025 PART TWO TAKE FIVE - ALIANNA NASSOS, 11 (USA) MATADOR - OWEN SIMMONS, 12 (CANADA) SWAN - SYLVIE … [Read more...] about Photo Album 2: photos of Youth Grand Prix Europe Gala in Milan with 160 students and guest stars – part 2
Review: YGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala in Milan
Graham Spicer sees the "YGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala" featuring 160 young dancers from 31 countries and international guest stars. TitleYGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of … [Read more...] about Review: YGPE Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala in Milan
Interview with dancer Jacopo Bellussi, the new Artistic Director of the prestigious Nervi Festival
On Saturday 28 June, the Nervi International Ballet Festival opens its doors for a month of dance events, most of them under the summer sky. Hamburg Ballet’s principal dancer Jacopo Bellussi is the … [Read more...] about Interview with dancer Jacopo Bellussi, the new Artistic Director of the prestigious Nervi Festival
William Forsythe’s Ballets: Writing/Watching in a Contemporary Fashion
After seeing English National Ballet’s The Forsythe Programme, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel reflects on William Forsythe’s career… so far. Author’s note: In ‘writing’ about Forsythe, I have been … [Read more...] about William Forsythe’s Ballets: Writing/Watching in a Contemporary Fashion
Review: Onegin in Rome – two exceptional performers in a tear-jerking evening
Marta Mele sees the Rome Opera Ballet in John Cranko's Onegin starring two exceptional performers, Friedemann Vogel and Nicoletta Manni. TitleOneginCompanyRome Opera BalletVenueTeatro dell'Opera di … [Read more...] about Review: Onegin in Rome – two exceptional performers in a tear-jerking evening
Review: International Draft Works 2025 at the Royal Opera House
Graham Watts sees this season’s International Draft Works hosted by the Royal Ballet and Opera, an evening that was “both random and refreshing”. TitleInternational Draft … [Read more...] about Review: International Draft Works 2025 at the Royal Opera House
Elisa Carrillo Cabrera will be new Director of the John Cranko School
After over 27 years, Tadeusz Matacz will step down as Director of the John Cranko School at the end of 2025. Starting in January 2026, Elisa Carrillo Cabrera will assume the position as Director of … [Read more...] about Elisa Carrillo Cabrera will be new Director of the John Cranko School
Review: The Royal Ballet in Onegin with “epic and thrilling” scenes from Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke
Jonathan Gray enjoys the wonderful sweep and theatricality of John Cranko’s Onegin at the Royal Opera House, with passionate, complex and fully rounded performances. TitleOneginCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet in Onegin with “epic and thrilling” scenes from Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke
Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
Writing about ballet galas is always a challenge and a review can easily turn into a shopping list... he did this, then they did that. The latest Les Étoiles gala from Daniele Cipriani was certainly … [Read more...] about Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
[Review & Photos] La Scala Ballet School performs Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Pistoni’s La Strada
There are kids who spend their spare time alone in their bedrooms scrolling through Instagram feeds or gaming, and there are those who take part in end of term dance shows after training regularly … [Read more...] about [Review & Photos] La Scala Ballet School performs Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Pistoni’s La Strada
The Stuttgart Ballet mourns the passing of Dieter Graefe at 84
Dieter Graefe, former Administrator of the Stuttgart Ballet and holder of the rights to John Cranko’s ballets, died in Stuttgart on Saturday 20 April. As Cranko's heir, he ensured that, after the … [Read more...] about The Stuttgart Ballet mourns the passing of Dieter Graefe at 84
Interview with choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra: dance is an inherently queer art
Paul Arrowsmith talks to choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra as the iconoclast prepares to meet Edward II Working in ballet, contemporary dance and theatre, Carlos Pons Guerra creates work that … [Read more...] about Interview with choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra: dance is an inherently queer art
New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works highlights American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer Season go on sale Monday 22 April 22 at 12pm at the Metropolitan Opera House box office. Performances – from 18 June until 20 July 2024 – will … [Read more...] about New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works highlights American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
MacMillan Celebrated – The Royal Ballet celebrates its former principal choreographer
The Royal Ballet presents MacMillan Celebrated, a programme of works on both the Main Stage and Linbury Theatre celebrating the work of the company’s former Director and Principal Choreographer, … [Read more...] about MacMillan Celebrated – The Royal Ballet celebrates its former principal choreographer
Stuttgart Ballet’s Mackenzie Brown is promoted to Principal Dancer
After her debut as Juliet in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet on 22 October 2023, Mackenzie Brown, Soloist with the Stuttgart Ballet, was promoted to Principal Dancer by Artistic Director Tamas … [Read more...] about Stuttgart Ballet’s Mackenzie Brown is promoted to Principal Dancer
[Review] David Moore and Rocio Aleman as Romeo and Juliet with Stuttgart Ballet
Matthew Paluch John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet in Stuttgart TitleRomeo and JulietCompanyStuttgart BalletVenueOpernhaus StuttgartDate21 October 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch William Shakespeare's Romeo … [Read more...] about [Review] David Moore and Rocio Aleman as Romeo and Juliet with Stuttgart Ballet
[Interview] Tamas Detrich’s first five years as director of Stuttgart Ballet
Tamas Detrich’s career with Stuttgart Ballet spans over 45 years, first as a dancer, later as a ballet master, artistic associate then associate artistic director. He became artistic director of the … [Read more...] about [Interview] Tamas Detrich’s first five years as director of Stuttgart Ballet
The lonely father – Jonathan Gray reviews a new biography of the choreographer John Cranko
I’ve always been interested in how some theatrical works survive the years, and some do not. Giacomo Meyerbeer, for example, was probably the most famous opera composer of the middle years of the 19th … [Read more...] about The lonely father – Jonathan Gray reviews a new biography of the choreographer John Cranko
[Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on
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
[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill 'Into the Music': Kylián's Forgotten Land; Runacre-Temple's Hotel; Scholz's The Seventh Symphony TitleInto the … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’
The Australian Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to audiences worldwide
Free tickets for lucky Gramilano newsletter subscribers After 19 years, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet returns to The Australian Ballet and will be live streamed from Arts Centre Melbourne to … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to audiences worldwide
Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities
The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Principal Dancer Evan McKie will leave the company. The company’s new Artistic Director, Hope Muir, said: Evan has become one of Canada’s most … [Read more...] about Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities
Daniil Simkin and Daniel Camargo join American Ballet Theatre as guest artists
Daniil Simkin and Daniel Camargo will replace James Whiteside in upcoming performances with the American Ballet Theatre during the spring and summer. Whiteside is recovering from a serious knee injury … [Read more...] about Daniil Simkin and Daniel Camargo join American Ballet Theatre as guest artists
The Seven Sins – Gauthier Dance shines a spotlight on vice
The first rehearsals started last autumn and since the beginning of the year the Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart has almost exclusively focused on one of its most ambitious productions to date: … [Read more...] about The Seven Sins – Gauthier Dance shines a spotlight on vice
Davide Dato stars in the Italian premiere of Uwe Scholz’s The Rite of Spring
Uwe Scholz's version of Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) will be performed for the first time in Italy by Davide Dato, principal dancer at the Vienna State Ballet. The work is part of an … [Read more...] about Davide Dato stars in the Italian premiere of Uwe Scholz’s The Rite of Spring
Transfigured Night, a new dance film from Ballett Dortmund and Marijn Rademaker, free online
Arnold Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) from 1899 is his earliest big success and in this piece the inventor of the twelve-tone technique is lusciously tonal. The Dutch-born … [Read more...] about Transfigured Night, a new dance film from Ballett Dortmund and Marijn Rademaker, free online