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Ballet leads the way in the 22nd National Dance Awards

June 14, 2022June 13, 2022 by David Mead

Classical ballet dominates even more than usual, although this is likely a consequence of the unique circumstances of the year.

National Dance Awards 2021 nominations announced

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by David Mead

The Royal Ballet tops the list with a total of 17 nominations, followed by English National Ballet and New Adventures (7 apiece)

La Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern

April 7, 2022 by Charlotte Kasner

A looks at the life of choreographer Bronislava Nijinska, illuminated in a new book by Lynn Garafola

Birmingham Royal Ballet 2022-2023 plans

February 4, 2022 by David Mead

Includes the UK premiere of Uwe Scholz’s best creations, his dramatic setting of Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony alongside world premieres and revivals

Federico Bonelli to be the new Artistic Director of Northern Ballet

January 31, 2022 by David Mead

“Northern Ballet has rightly been renowned for its bold approach to narrative ballet, and it is an honour to build on this legacy.”

“By Order of the Peaky Blinders.” Rambert to create Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

January 17, 2022 by David Mead

Following on from the hit TV programme, Rambert are to create a new dance theatre work, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.

Tamara Rojo to leave ENB for San Francisco Ballet

January 11, 2022 by David Mead

Tamara Rojo to join San Francisco Ballet, where she will be its first new artistic director in nearly four decades and first woman to lead the company