Ballet Icons 20th Anniversary Gala
Somewhat more classical than previous years, the standard of dancing was sans pareil. Just what the doctor ordered.
Swan Lake
Bayerisches Staatsballett in Neumeier’s Illusionen – wie Schwanensee
A coming together of Swan Lake and the ill-fated King Ludwig II of Bavaria, a troubled dreamer renowned for building castles and his homosexuality
Theater Pforzheim: Swan Lake
I can safely say that I have never felt a swan’s breath on the back of my neck. Until now. Because that’s precisely what happened during Act Two…
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.
Elmhurst Ballet School: Voices & Virtues
The programme for the Upper School showcased the talent, technique and artistry of the students across in classical ballet, contemporary and jazz
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
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in London
A well-curated programme that showcased the dancers’ skills well, culminating in Jerome Robbins’ American classic, Interplay
Ballet Nights 007
While the seventh edition of Ballet Nights may have had the suffix ‘007,’ it fell short on James Bond-style thrills.
Sparkle, fireworks: Ballet Icons Gala 2025
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.
Varna International Ballet: Swan Lake
While Varna’s production harks back to the original, it just goes to show how the many alterations over the decades have improved the ballet
Swan Lake meets The Ugly Duckling in Circa’s Duck Pond
There are plenty of the usual handstands and tumbling… But what is really memorable is the ease with which the performers fly through the air.