A night of the best in ballet: Ballet Icons Gala
New and unfamiliar works rub shoulders with old favourites, with Sergio Bernal’s The Thinker the unexpected highlight of a super evening
New and unfamiliar works rub shoulders with old favourites, with Sergio Bernal’s The Thinker the unexpected highlight of a super evening
Fifteen pieces, from familiar showpiece pas de deux to less well-known duets and solos… A celebratory showcase for all that is great about dance.
An evening of classical and contemporary new works and gala favourites performed by leading artists from around the world
A show of much cheer on a rainy winter evening
Gala favourites alongside more contemporary works, and two world premieres
A tribute to Diaghilev that looked backward, showcased the contemporary and offered something new
They do just as much preparation, but don’t get to see the dance
This year’s Russian Ballet Icons Gala, In the Steps of the Ballets Russes, on Sunday March 12 will again feature a host of star dancers from around the world. A celebration of the legacy of the legendary Ballets Russes, the programme will feature excerpts from classics from the days of Diaghilev including The Firebird, Scheherazade, … Read more