Ballet Nights in Richmond
The choreographic mix, emerging dancers alongside dancing stars, is what makes Ballet Nights a unique experience… the dancing was an absolute joy
George Balanchine
Ballet Icons 20th Anniversary Gala
Somewhat more classical than previous years, the standard of dancing was sans pareil. Just what the doctor ordered.
The Royal Ballet: Perspectives (Balanchine, Marston, Peck)
“A triple-bill that’s classy and classic… Perspectives really is a cracking evening. Maybe too much of a good thing is sometimes not a bad thing at all.”
English National Ballet in R:Evolution
David Dawson’s Four Last Songs: sleek, extremely physical and emotional… Poetry in motion, it is utterly, utterly gorgeous.
New York City Ballet: Donizetti Variations, Ballade, Swan Lake
A pleasing, if unexciting evening. While nicely danced, it would be fair to say that none of the three ballets are out of Balanchine’s top drawer.
New York City Ballet: Square Dance, Episodes, Western Symphony
Square Dance, bright and playful; Episodes, cool, detached and often regarded as Balanchine at his most abstract, and the fun Western Symphony
London City Ballet: Momentum
“A real shifting through the gears. The whole ensemble looked at the top of their game… A fine evening of the best in dance. Not to be missed.”
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
Gala de Danza’s London debut
Gala fireworks don’t come much brighter than Flames of Paris and the performance from Viola Pantuso and Shale Wagman was a winner
Paris Opera Junior Ballet
The programme of four well-chosen works by director, José Martinez, showed a company of versatile young professionals.
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in London
A well-curated programme that showcased the dancers’ skills well, culminating in Jerome Robbins’ American classic, Interplay