Going for it. Laurent Hilaire on being a director and leading the Bayerisches Staatsballett
Hilaire recently talked to Jeannette Andersen about his achievements with the Bayerisches Staatsballett, his role as director and next season’s repertoire.
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Scottish Dance Theatre celebrates 40 years of community and creativity
David Mead talks with artistic director Joan Clévillé about the company’s continued success and plans for the year
Designer Jürgen Rose receives a lifetime achievement award
In ballet, Jürgen Rose is noted for his work with John Cranko and John Neumeier in particular. Jeannette Andersen recently visited him to talk about his work.
The Ballet Icons Gala celebrates 20 years
As the always much-anticipated annual Ballet Icons Gala reaches a milestone, David Mead talks to founder-director Olga Balakleets.
Modern dance and the heartbeat of Ireland: Michael Keegan-Dolan on MÁM
This February and March, Michael Keegan-Dolan’s MÁM tours to nine venues. David Mead talks to the choreographer to talk about the work
Staging Béjart’s iconic Bolero
Ahead of performances by the Bayerisches Staatsballett in Munich, Piotr Nardelli talks about staging the work, and why it is still such a success.
Taiwan’s Tjimur Dance Theatre visit with bulabulay mun? (How are you?)
Baru Madiljin explains that, while the work does not describe what happened over 150 years ago, he hopes viewers will feel fragments of memories
Sabor on the street! Ballet Hispánico’s 55th birthday bash
It was a truly joyous few hours. Performances from BH2, salsa and merengue sessions for everyone, live music from the terrific Tempo Alegre…
London City Ballet 2025: Chris Marney in conversation
London City Ballet’s ‘Momentum’ 2025 UK tour gets underway on July 12. Artistic director Chris Marney talks about this year’s programme
Sol León and Paul Lightfoot present contemporary choreographers in Munich
Jeannette Andersen talks to Sol León and Paul Lightfoot about how they chose the other choreographers, how it is to create as a team…
London Children’s Ballet bring a jazz-age take on Cinderella to the stage
David Mead looks ahead to a Cinderella with a twist and talks with dancers Gina Harris-Sullivan and Toby Gray .