Podcast: Cathy Marston, internationally renowned, award winning British Choreographer and Artistic Director on world premiere with Houston Ballet

Cathy Marston, internationally renowned, award winning British Choreographer and Artistic Director has created critically acclaimed works for The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Northern Ballet, English National Ballet, Cuban National Ballet, Ballet Black and more. In this insightful podcast, Cathy shares her journey from dancer to choreographer, her inspiration for creating narrative…

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Podcast: Rafael Bonachela, Choreographer & Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director on Ascent

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The Wonderful World of Dance has arrived in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia to explore the dynamic dance scene of this beautiful country. And, of course, we couldn’t miss the chance to visit Sydney Dance Company, the leading contemporary dance company in Australia. In this podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with…

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After 25 Years With The National Ballet of Canada, First Soloist Tanya Howard Retires

First Soloist Tanya Howard is set to retire after 25 years with The National Ballet of Canada at the end of the 2022/23 season. Howard will be honoured onstage by the company at a celebratory performance as she dances the role of the Stepsister in James Kudelka’s Cinderella on March 12, 2023. Tanya Howard said: “I feel so fortunate to…

Standing with Ukraine one year on…

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On the anniversary of the devastating war in Ukraine, we look back at the dancers who came together in a show of support and performed at the Stand with Ukraine – Ballet for Peace at the San Carlo Theatre in Italy last year. This fundraising gala was organised by Artistic Director Alessio Carbone, who brought…

The Australian Ballet – watch this exclusive premiere featuring former Principal Artist Kevin Jackson

The Australian Ballet’s annual Bodytorque programme has “become a breeding ground for some of The Australian Ballet’s brightest talents, including Alice Topp and Tim Harbour, both of whom have gone on to become resident choreographers for The Australian Ballet and created works for other dance organisations.” Watch the latest edition of Bodytorque.Digital featuring an exclusive premiere…

Review: Alexander Whitley Dance Company’s Anti-Body

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Alexander Whitley Dance Company’s Anti-Body is an exploration of movement and data that is a resounding technological feat, with dancers and motion responsive visuals set against an electronic soundscape. The deeply intellectual mind and academic approach to Alex Whitley’s work sees three dancers interacting with a motion capture system, that is projected onto diffused screens…

Prima ballerina Natalia Osipova presents Force of Nature in NYC

Acclaimed worldwide as one of the greatest ballerinas of her generation, Natalia Osipova stars in an evening of solos and duets unrivaled for their virtuosity and beauty – from all-time classics to brilliant new ballets. The Royal Ballet prima ballerina Osipova is presenting the US Premiere of Force of Nature – a new programme from her own Bloom…

Elmhurst Ballet School’s 100th anniversary

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Elmhurst Ballet School is one of the world’s top ballet schools and is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023. The school will commemorate the momentous milestone during its Elmhurst 100: More Futures to Shape campaign, with centenary performances, alumni and fundraising events in the 2022-23 academic year. Her Majesty The Queen Consort – formerly HRH The…

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Triple Bill – ‘Into The Music’

Don’t miss Birmingham Royal Ballet’s triple bill at Sadler’s Wells this November. Showcasing neo-classical and contemporary ballets and renowned international choreographers rarely seen in the UK, this triple bill reveals the direction Carlos Acosta is setting for the Company. The triple bill features: Jiří Kylián – Forgotten Land Jiří Kylián’s magnificent Forgotten Land. The piece illustrates…

Unite for Ukraine – Special Gala by UK’s top dance schools

Unite for Ukraine Gala – As the dance world comes together to raise funds in aid of Ukraine, six of the UK’s top dance schools unite in support of young people who have been affected by the war with a special gala performance, Unite for Ukraine at London’s Sadler’s Wells on Sunday 15 May. Proceeds from the event will…