A box of delights: New Works at The Royal Ballet
There is much to like, not least that all have an overt classical core… A big hurrah too for the fact that three of the pieces feature pointework…
There is much to like, not least that all have an overt classical core… A big hurrah too for the fact that three of the pieces feature pointework…
A season of new commissions and the revival of the iconic and popular Romeo & Juliet, A Christmas Carol and Jane Eyre.
Ahead of the premieres of his new works for Ballett Zürich and The Royal Ballet, Maggie Foyer looks at the work of the South African choreographer.
Isabela Coracy, as Nina Simone, dressed in a gown of African print holds centre stage playing the dynamics with commanding presence
The superb Nostalgia is yet more evidence of Quagebeur’s talent. It’s no wonder she’s in demand at home and abroad.
Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonJune 20, 2022 Maggie Foyer In an atmosphere of celebration, enthusiasm and commitment, the students of Rambert School took to the Linbury stage (as part of the Next Generation Festival) in a programme dedicated to Lord John Sainsbury who, with his wife Anya, has given such sterling support to the … Read more
The choreography may often be busy and fast-paced, but the dancers rise to it with energy levels that need to be seen to be believed.
The Royal Ballet tops the list with a total of 17 nominations, followed by English National Ballet and New Adventures (7 apiece)
Ballet Black continues to lead the pack with two quality, new commissions, very different in style but balancing neatly.
Including new dance films by Mthuthuzeli November and Kenneth Tindall
A potent poetic moment expressed in movement