Ballet Icons 20th Anniversary Gala
Somewhat more classical than previous years, the standard of dancing was sans pareil. Just what the doctor ordered.
Somewhat more classical than previous years, the standard of dancing was sans pareil. Just what the doctor ordered.
As the always much-anticipated annual Ballet Icons Gala reaches a milestone, David Mead talks to founder-director Olga Balakleets.
A terrific evening. It was also one that probably contained more chances to see fouttées than most in the audience get in a year. No one disappointed.
For A Stranding, which premieres at the Ballet Icons Gala 2025, James and Travis will be joined by former Paris Opera Ballet étoile, Marie Agnès Gillot
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