Gallery by Dave Morgan... in the leads are Iana Salenko and Steven McRae.
Tag - The Royal Ballet School
The programme stretches and shows off the young graduates to good advantage in a well-chosen assortment.
The most impressive (if not, incredible) thing is that his scratch company exudes the professionalism that one would expect from a tight-knit group that has lived, trained, rehearsed and performed together for seasons.
After its premiere in Paris last autumn, Christopher Wheeldon's An American in Paris is about to open in New York. Marina Harss talks to Wheeldon and the 2 stars of the show - Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild...
David Bintley is celebrating 20 years as director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Time for a good long natter...
Both Royal Ballet premieres, one by Kim Brandstrup, the other by Liam Scarlett, were surely keepers, bound to be seen again.
Viktoria Tereshkina has a warm personality and this enhances her dancing. She has long thin limbs and offers expansive port de bras, while her legs whip up effortlessly but with control.
If you are keen on seeing new work, this is an attractive package of five varied pieces which is very well presented.
BRB Promotions, Joiners and Leavers...
At Monday’s National Dance Awards two de Valois awards were given for outstanding achievement in dance. Here are Graham Watts citations for Leanne Benjamin and Matthew Bourne, as given on the day.
Vadim Muntagirov will join The Royal Ballet as a Principal Dancer on 24 February....
Steven McRae awarded Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK. Principal Dancer of the Royal Ballet wants to inspire other children to chase their dreams...
“I want audiences to leave inspired, not scratching themselves in boredom."
Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg have announced they will leave The Royal Ballet at the end of the 2012/13 season to pursue other artistic challenges.
As a young partnership Delia Mathews and Tyrone Singleton really are exceptionally good.