1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (255+ words) La Fille mal gard'e A second ribbon, much longer than the first one, shapes the choreographic imagery. In their folding and unfolding through ribbon configurations, Sissens and Dias are precise and playful. However, in its 60th anniversary year, parts of the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (235+ words) I danced the variation originally created for Svetlana Beriosova (the third solo in the ballet), which is more lyrical in quality. All of the solos are technically demanding in their own way, but what makes the ballet so special is…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (572+ words) La Fille mal gard'e Is Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gard'e the perfect ballet? Probably? Definitely. I grew up with the ballet " literally. My parents took me to see Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet perform it in a tent in the…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (119+ words) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Though parts of the opening lawn scene, the Caucus Race, and the trial scene felt a little long, it was not because nothing was happening, but rather because there was too much happening, giving the impression…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (525+ words) To wrap up its 25-26 season, Pacific Northwest Ballet shines the spotlight on Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang, with a triple-bill showcasing her work. The programme will also stream digitally from 11-15 June. (Digital access is available by subscription only) The programme is…...

1+ week, 39+ min ago  (215+ words) From 26 June to 12 July 2026, the 69th Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto: the first edition led by the new Artistic Director Daniele Cipriani relaunches the Menottian spirit with a programme of world and European premieres. The Spoleto Festival is "under new…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (146+ words) Dada Masilo, one of South Africa's most celebrated dancer/choreographers, was well known for her unique re-interpretations of classical ballet narratives. Deploying a fusion of classical, contemporary, and African dance techniques, Masilo used familiar stories such as Swan Lake and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (506+ words) I came to Gentleman Jack as an Anne Lister virgin. Not only had I never heard of her, but the whole Suranne Jones TV series had passed me by. I have a bottle of Gentleman Jack whiskey in my drinks…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (272+ words) The Martha Graham Company's centennial celebration tour " Graham100 " arrived in Italy, visiting Venice and Modena. The company is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of its formation with an international tour presenting a series of mixed bills. Of the five pieces on the programme…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (417+ words) English National Ballet has presented four Emerging Dancer awards, recognising artistic distinction, technical excellence, versatility, and Audience Choice, which was voted for on the night. This year's Corps de Ballet Award was also announced. Artistic Distinction Award: Jakob Wheway Hughes…...