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Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends – unmistakeable in whatever she does

12 March 2023 by Jann Parry 2 Comments

Swift Arrow - photo by Christopher Duggan

Jann Parry sees Tiler Peck & Friends in Turn It Out TitleTurn It OutCompanyTiler Peck & FriendsVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate10 March 2023ReviewerJann Parry Tiler Peck was a virtual … [Read more...] about Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends – unmistakeable in whatever she does

European debut of Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends

29 November 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tiler Peck - image by Geovanny Santillan crop

New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will come with her 'friends' to Sadler's Wells in London in the spring. She will present the European premiere of Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & … [Read more...] about European debut of Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends

Critics Round-up: English National Ballet’s Ek/Forsythe/Quagebeur and photo album

22 November 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

09 - Blake Works I - William Forsythe - English National Ballet, photo by Dasa Wharton 2022

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

La Scala Ballet Season 2022-2023

6 June 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Le Corsaire, Nicoletta Manni, Marco Agostino and Alessandro Grillo, photo Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 2018

La Scala’s ballet company has announced its 2022-2023 season with even more performances than the 2019-2020 had planned. This is a positive move for Italian dance which has seen audience numbers … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2022-2023

English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season

8 March 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

English National Ballet in rehearsal for Raymonda by Tamara Rojo (c) Laurent Liotardo

The English National Ballet has announced its plans for the 2022-2023 season, a season that will involve a change of leadership as Tamara Rojo, the company’s Artistic Director, leaves for San … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season

Rome Opera Ballet announces 2021-2022 season

20 July 2021 by Gramilano 2 Comments

The Nutcracker with Rebecca Bianchi, Rome Opera Ballet, photo by Yasuko Kageyama

The Nutcracker opens on 19 December and runs until 2 January in a contemporary reinterpretation created by Giuliano Peparini for the Rome Opera Ballet in 2015. Company étoiles Alessandra Amato and … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet announces 2021-2022 season

La Scala’s enthralling Contemporary Evening is a triumph

12 July 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

BIRDS WALKING ON WATER - Mick Zeni and company, photo by Brescia e Amisano ©Teatro alla Scala (7)

The Contemporary Evening was a triumph, with seven works: a contemporary ‘classic’, some lesser-known pieces, and a new creation. La Scala is finding it difficult to attract audiences back to the … [Read more...] about La Scala’s enthralling Contemporary Evening is a triumph

English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’

26 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Katja Khaniukova and Irek Mukhamedov in Annabelle Lopez Ochoas Broken Wings © Laurent Liotardo

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’

Yasmine Naghdi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

17 November 2020 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Yasmine Naghdi prepares for Gamzatti, photo by Dasa Wharton

When did you start dancing?Aged 2, on our coffee table at home. Why did you start dancing?To satisfy my urge to move all the time. I really had “ants in my pants”! Which dancer inspired you most … [Read more...] about Yasmine Naghdi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Tamara Rojo to choreograph her first ballet – English National Ballet 2020-2021 Season

28 January 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

Danza&Danza Awards 2019 announced

10 January 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sylvia with Martina Arduino and company, photo Brescia e Amisano Teatro alla Scala

The critics of the Italian magazine Danza&Danza (which also has an edition in English) huddle together at the beginning of each year to decided the ‘best’ of the previous year in Italian dance and … [Read more...] about Danza&Danza Awards 2019 announced

Karen Kain to Retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada

25 October 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Karen Kain. Photo by Karolina Kuras

Karen Kain will retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada in January 2021 and will be named Artistic Director Emeritus. She has been the company’s Artistic Director since … [Read more...] about Karen Kain to Retire as Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada

English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary Gala at the London Coliseum

1 October 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet company

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

13 September 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tamara Rojo, Deputy Mayor for Culture Justine Simmons and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the opening of English National Ballet's new building © Laurent Liotardo

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

Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication

9 August 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Eleonora Abbagnato © Alessandro Treves crop

Of course, it was not a simple path and fraught with difficulties, which put everyone to the test, but which allowed the theatre to achieve undeniable results. After the surprising accusations from … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication

Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening featuring a new work with Eleonora Abbagnato and Friedemann Vogel

20 March 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nuit Blanche, designs by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior, for Rome Opera Ballet 2019 crop

Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening, which opens 29 March 2019, and features a new work with the company’s director, Eleonora Abbagnato, and guest artist Friedemann Vogel. The programme … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening featuring a new work with Eleonora Abbagnato and Friedemann Vogel

La Scala’s ballet school show shows bold programming, with Forsythe’s signature piece making a debut

11 March 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Présentation @ Rudy Amisano. Teatro alla Scala 2019

“That’s brave!”, was my first thought on seeing the La Scala Ballet School’s programme for its annual show: The Kingdom of the Shades act from La Bayadère together with In the Middle, Somewhat … [Read more...] about La Scala’s ballet school show shows bold programming, with Forsythe’s signature piece making a debut

William Forsythe on working as a stripper – “It’s great money” – and working with dancers – “You revive their faith”

2 October 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Noam Durand in Playlist (Track 1, 2) by William Forsythe © Laurent Liotardo

In an interview to coincide with William Forsythe’s A Quiet Evening of Dance at Sadler’s Wells, The Sunday Times’ David Jay spoke to the choreographer about a period as a young man when he worked as … [Read more...] about William Forsythe on working as a stripper – “It’s great money” – and working with dancers – “You revive their faith”

Dancing Times, August 2018 out now – including latest Danza in Italia column

29 July 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancing Times August 2018 cut down

The latest Dancing Times magazine is now on sale. The August 2018 issue contains my latest Danza in Italia column with thoughts on the new Le Corsaire by Anna-Marie Holmes at La Scala, with company … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, August 2018 out now – including latest Danza in Italia column

Meeting Alice Bellini, winner of English National Ballet’s People’s Choice Award 2018

15 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Alice Bellini with her People's Choice Award with Daniel McCormick, Emerging Dancer 2018, and Georgia Bould with the Corps de Ballet Award

Alice Bellini, who graduated from The Royal Ballet School last year, has won this year’s People’s Choice Award at the annual Emerging Artists competition held by English National Ballet to promote its … [Read more...] about Meeting Alice Bellini, winner of English National Ballet’s People’s Choice Award 2018

Interview with ENB Principal Isaac Hernandez : I’m dreaming of seeing real change

8 April 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Isaac Hernandez

It was a strange feeling that all the work a person can do in their lifetime, seven days a week of dedicating your life, goes out the window and is not even mentioned, is put aside for a headline. It … [Read more...] about Interview with ENB Principal Isaac Hernandez : I’m dreaming of seeing real change

English National Ballet presents world premiere of new work by William Forsythe in Voices of America

21 February 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Voices of America with Lead Principal Aaron Robison by photographer Jason Bell   crop

From 12 - 21 April 2018, English National Ballet will present the world premiere of a new work by one of the most revered choreographers working today, William Forsythe, his first creation for a UK … [Read more...] about English National Ballet presents world premiere of new work by William Forsythe in Voices of America

Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June

23 January 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Francesca Velicu in Pina Bausch's Le Sacre du printemps with English National Ballet © Laurent Liotardo

On Monday 11 June 2018, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at the London Coliseum for the first time. Emerging Dancer is a key part of English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June

English National Ballet announces 2018 Spring/Summer Season including world premiere by William Forsythe

13 September 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

William Forsythe © Dominik Mentzos

World premiere of new work by William Forsythe created especially for English National Ballet. Voices of America: Jerome Robbins/William Forsythe/Aszure Barton, a new mixed bill dedicated to … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2018 Spring/Summer Season including world premiere by William Forsythe

Cesar Corrales is to become English National Ballet’s youngest Principal

14 July 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Cesar Corrales as Ali in Le Corsaire

Tamara Rojo has announced that Cesar Corrales is to become Principal of English National Ballet from the start of the 2017/2018 season. Joining Corrales on stage after his performance in Le … [Read more...] about Cesar Corrales is to become English National Ballet’s youngest Principal

Nicolas Le Riche appointed head of the Royal Swedish Ballet

3 July 2017 by Gramilano 5 Comments

Nicolas Le Riche   new director of the Royal Swedish Ballet

Nicolas Le Riche will direct the Royal Swedish Ballet beginning autumn 2017. He has signed a five-year contract with the Royal Swedish Opera and will arrive in Stockholm mid-August. Birgitta … [Read more...] about Nicolas Le Riche appointed head of the Royal Swedish Ballet

Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call

8 June 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Zenaida Yanowsky's Final Curtain Call with Roberto Bolle © ROH 2017. Photo by Alastair Muir (3)

After 23 years with The Royal Ballet, last night Zenaida Yanowsky gave her final curtain call on the Covent Garden stage. Her final performance at the Royal Opera House was in Marguerite and Armand … [Read more...] about Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call

Casey Herd answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

5 June 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nepal

Q&A  When did you start dancing? I started at the age of 10. Why did you start dancing? At first it was because my mom talked me into it. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Casey Herd answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Photo album: Opening night at The Royal Ballet includes premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Symphonic Dances

19 May 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Symphonic Dances - Nicol Edmonds, Tristan Dyer © ROH 2017, photograph by Bill Cooper

The latest mixed-programme from The Royal Ballet was unveiled last night and will run until the end of this month. "Virtuoso dance from The Royal Ballet in a programme that includes Forsythe and … [Read more...] about Photo album: Opening night at The Royal Ballet includes premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Symphonic Dances

Tamara Rojo on Pina Bausch whose “work transcends description… speaking to your spirit”

26 January 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch performing Le Sacre du Printemps   photo by Ulli Weiss © Pina Bausch Foundation

English National Ballet's exciting Bausch / Forsythe / van Manen programme arrives at Sadler’s Wells in March. Pina Bausch’s masterpiece The Rite of Spring must be the highlight of the evening, though … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo on Pina Bausch whose “work transcends description… speaking to your spirit”

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