The annual free digital 24-hour livestream for World Ballet Day occurs on Wednesday 1 November this year. Kevin O'Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, said: It’s incredible to think that … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay celebrates 10th anniversary
Tamara Rojo
[Review] Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined – there’s lots to savour, but…
Matthew Paluch sees Akram Khan's Jungle Book reimagined TitleJungle Book reimaginedCompanyAkram Khan CompanyVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate5 April 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Most synopses of … [Read more...] about [Review] Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined – there’s lots to savour, but…
Tributes to the great ballerina Lynn Seymour who has died at 83
8 March 1939 – 7 March 2023 Lynn Seymour died on 7 March 2023 at the age of 83. The Royal Ballet announced: “The Royal Ballet is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lynn Seymour on 7 March on … [Read more...] about Tributes to the great ballerina Lynn Seymour who has died at 83
[Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London
Jonathan Gray sees the return of English National Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum TitleSwan LakeCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon ColiseumDate12 January … [Read more...] about [Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition put on pause after exit of Tamara Rojo
English National Ballet today announced that its Emerging Dancer competition will be paused until 2024. The decision was made to ensure Artistic Director Designate, Aaron S. Watkin, and the wider … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition put on pause after exit of Tamara Rojo
English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey
English National Ballet is deeply saddened by the news that our President and former Artistic Director, Dame Beryl Grey, has passed away at the age of 95. Dame Beryl was a dedicated ambassador and … [Read more...] about English National Ballet pays tribute to Dame Beryl Grey
Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album
Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur is the latest triple bill from English National Ballet at Sadler’s Wells. Here's a round-up of what some of the critics said with an exclusive photo album by Dasa … [Read more...] about Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album
[Review] English National Ballet present Ek/ Forsythe/ Quagebeur
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
Aaron S Watkin to become new Artistic Director of English National Ballet
English National Ballet announced that Aaron S Watkin has been appointed as its new Artistic Director. He will take up the position in August 2023. Watkin comes to English National Ballet from the … [Read more...] about Aaron S Watkin to become new Artistic Director of English National Ballet
[Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022
English National Ballet’s annual Emerging Dancer competition has been won by Eric Snyder. The competition has six of the company’s dancers, selected by their peers, perform in front of a … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022
Tamara Rojo
In my time at English National Ballet, all my main ballerinas have been mothers or have become mothers while they were lead ballerinas. I have seen that they have been more resolute, more passionate, … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo
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
Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere
The recent impact of Covid-19 has disrupted English National Ballet’s rehearsal schedule for its upcoming production of Raymonda. This, combined with the complexities of bringing a new, full-length … [Read more...] about Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere
First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet
The first photos of English National Ballet’s new production of Raymonda are of the rehearsals that took place in the company’s Holloway Production Studio at its east London home, the Mulryan Centre … [Read more...] about First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet
UK’s National Dance Awards announced
This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced
English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’
This summer, from 16 - 26 June, English National Ballet presents Solstice, a programme of repertoire highlights, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Solstice features excerpts from the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’
English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’
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’
English National Ballet launches new apps
English National Ballet has launched brand-new apps to help audiences enjoy the company’s digital content from its online platform ENB at Home. ‘ENB at Home’ is ENB’s dedicated on-demand video … [Read more...] about English National Ballet launches new apps
All about English National Ballet’s Digital Season: 23 Nov – 21 Dec
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 launches on-demand video platform
English National Ballet’s on-demand video platform, ENB at Home, launches today. It offers two services, Ballet on Demand which features ballet productions available to rent for 72 hour periods; … [Read more...] about English National Ballet launches on-demand video platform
English National Ballet receives €3m grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
English National Ballet has been awarded a grant of £3 million through the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, announced today. Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet said, I … [Read more...] about English National Ballet receives €3m grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
English National Ballet returns to the stage and presents a new Christmas Nutcracker
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
Dancing Times, the world’s oldest dance magazine, celebrates 110 years
1910 saw George V ascend to the throne, the trial and execution of Dr Crippen, the publication of E M Forster’s Howard’s End and the birth of Alice Marks, later Alicia Markova, the country’s first … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, the world’s oldest dance magazine, celebrates 110 years
Free reading from Dancing Times – the complete archive is available from 2000
Dancing Times has opened up the last 20 years of its archives to all until 7 April. The monthly magazine has its think pieces, reviews, articles about technique, dance’s past and present, but I … [Read more...] about Free reading from Dancing Times – the complete archive is available from 2000
Photo Album: English National Ballet in Le Corsaire
It all looks gorgeous but British companies have fought shy of Le Corsaire for a reason. The silly tale of lecherous pashas and smiling slave girls calls for a wholehearted, honey-roast acting style … [Read more...] about Photo Album: English National Ballet in Le Corsaire
Tamara Rojo to choreograph her first ballet – English National Ballet 2020-2021 Season
Tamara Rojo to direct and choreograph her first ballet, Raymonda, after Marius Petipa Raymonda will receive its world premiere in Manchester, before a UK Tour Triple bill of works by William … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo to choreograph her first ballet – English National Ballet 2020-2021 Season
Photo Album of Two Giselles: English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet
There’s a spate of Giselles about at the moment, radical reinventions of the 1841 ballet from Akram Khan for English National Ballet, and South African choreographer Dada Masilo, drawing on modern … [Read more...] about Photo Album of Two Giselles: English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet
English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary Gala at the London Coliseum
As part of its 70th anniversary season, English National Ballet will celebrate its history with three gala performances at the London Coliseum on 17 and 18 January 2020. The gala performances … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary Gala at the London Coliseum
The Mayor of London opens English National Ballet’s new home in East London
English National Ballet’s purpose-built new home in Canning Town East London, was officially opened last night by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and is now open to the public. English National … [Read more...] about The Mayor of London opens English National Ballet’s new home in East London
Introducing 19-year-old Canadian dancer Shale Wagman: from Lausanne to ENB to the Mariinsky
Canadian dancer Shale Wagman turned 19 last May. Soon after he was guesting at the Mariinsky Theatre. What’s more, it was his first time dancing a principal role. Ever. Last season – his first as a … [Read more...] about Introducing 19-year-old Canadian dancer Shale Wagman: from Lausanne to ENB to the Mariinsky
