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World Ballet Day 2020
World Ballet Day 2020 features live streaming of the worlds most famous ballet companies.
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Romeo and Juliet Film
Shakespeare’s most recognized tale of star-crossed lovers is coming to the big screen. At least in England. For one precious night only – December 16, 2019 – audiences can see Michael Nunn and William Trevitt’s Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words featuring The Royal Ballet dancers William Bracewell and Francesca Hayward dancing the title characters. Kenneth…
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Force of Nature: Natalia Osipova Documentary
Natalia Osipova is a household name in the ballet community. The world has witnessed her journey from the Bolshoi Ballet to Mikhailovsky Theatre to the Royal Ballet, where the ballerina is currently in her fifth season. Lyndsey Winship from The Guardian interviews Osipova, discussing her partnerships on and off the stage as well as the…
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Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta Dancing Don Quixote
Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta dancing Don Quixote is probably one of the best pairings of this ballet in…well, in ballet history. Here in the 1st Act Finale of Acosta’s production for The Royal Ballet, the individual finesse of each of these dancers is as exciting to watch as the trust they have in each…
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Ballet Evolved
Ursula Hageli explains while dancers of The Royal Ballet demonstrate how ballet has changed over the last few centuries. From clothing and equipment to technical positions and manners, this video shares how even the way of performing steps during the class differed in the 1800s as they are presently; it is fascinating to see three…
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The Scariest Ballets of 2018
With Halloween right around the corner you may be planning ideas on how to participate in the festivities. Along with trick-or-treating, why not consider heading to the theater as well? Companies around the world are presenting works that celebrate the horror, suspense, and tradition of the macabre. Especially for those neophytes who typically associate ballet with…