Bolshoi Ballet Cinema Season: The Nutcracker
Grigorovich’s The Nutcracker reminds us of just how great his interpretations of the classics are.
Bolshoi Confidential: secrets of the Russian ballet from the rule of the tsars to today
Most disappointing is that Morrison doesn’t actually reveal anything confidential
Fine dance but 3D visuals struggle: T.T.C. Dance in Déjà Vu
Lots right choreographically but often underwhelming 3D visuals
Computer-controlled mannequins, a rock-star homage and a bubble-blonde Coppélia
Mannequins become break-dancers, David Bowie and a James Bond in Dutch National Ballet’s Coppelia
Awakening the inner child: Hong Kong Ballet’s Nutcracker
In its own whimsical way, Nutcracker encapsulates a beautiful promise…
Flying high: TNUA dancers shine in their Winter concert
Excellenty danced excerpts from Giselle, but Chang Kuo-wei’s (張國韋) Alternate Realm (鏡界) takes the honours
English National Ballet’s Nutcracker delights
Katja Khaniukova, a Sugar Plum Fairy as sweet and Christmassy as you could wish for.
Matthew Bourne scores on all counts with The Red Shoes
“Brilliantly conceived.” “A personal triumph for Ashley Shaw.”
A Christmas tale well told: Scottish Ballet in Hansel & Gretel
The title characters are a dynamic and infectious pairing that hold together well the ballet’s delights
