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News and Updates
Raymond Chai to host intensives in London and Singapore
London intensive in July (at one of the Royal Opera House studios) and Singapore intensive in September.
Ikuko
Jul 5, 20251 min read
Dutch National Ballet new season updates with new La Bayadere and secret Ratmansky
New La Bayadere will feature a Dutch antagonist.
Ikuko
Jun 28, 20253 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Other Dances mixed programme - burst of dance and music
It was such a treat.
Ikuko
Jun 26, 20254 min read
Review: Ukrainian International Ballet Past | Present | Future - exploring multidisciplinary artistry under female leadership
It was very current. It was relevant. It was thought-provoking.
Ikuko
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Review: Scapino Ballet's Origin - Unique, simple and versatile
Everyone in Rotterdam is talking about GOATS.
Ikuko
Jun 11, 20253 min read
Review: Scapino Ballet Anima Obscura - like an extravagant rock concert and I enjoyed it
It was definitely a tour de force for new artistic director Nanine Linning.
Ikuko
Jun 6, 20252 min read
Hans van Manen, 92, continues to fascinate the world
Van Manen has been active as a choreographer for seven decades and it seems he is unstoppable.
Ikuko
May 31, 20251 min read
What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 4: Ganna Muromtseva
Ganna had to change brands when she fled the war in Ukraine. Now she is happy with her shoes.
Ikuko
May 25, 20253 min read
What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 3: Connie Vowles
Connie has very mobile feet. She has tried many brands but always come back to one.
Ikuko
May 13, 20254 min read
Melissa Hamilton in Gramilano interview
"I genuinely believed that ship had sailed."
Ikuko
May 13, 20252 min read
Bloch introduces RP Collection more than a year after Russian Pointe acquisition
"Say hello to the RP Collection"
Ikuko
May 11, 20251 min read
Ikuko
May 6, 20251 min read
Introducing waist down ombre wrap skirts
They have finally arrived!
Ikuko
Apr 29, 20253 min read
Royal Ballet School Artistic Director Iain Mackay in media interview
The first media interview after the settlement of the body shaming case.
Ikuko
Apr 17, 20252 min read
Chase Finlay breaks silence in Dancing With Shadows podcast interview
Protégé was New York City Ballet Principal, who was the eye of the storm of the company's sex photo sharing scandal in 2018
Ikuko
Mar 24, 20251 min read
Chicago 50 years, Giselle, Osipova, McGregor, Raymonda and more - news clipping
News clippings of interesting articles, interviews and reviews.
Ikuko
Mar 17, 20254 min read
Philadelphia Ballet: new season, new home, new Angel Corella documentary
Lots of news from the Philadelphia Ballet.
Ikuko
Mar 17, 20252 min read
Osipova/Linbury - The Guardian runs image gallery
The image gallery features studio and stage rehearsals.
Ikuko
Mar 8, 20251 min read
Review: Dutch National Ballet Jewels- joy of pure dance
Every facet of three stones was brilliant.
Ikuko
Mar 1, 20252 min read
What is your pointe shoe secret? Episode 2: Elizaveta Gogidze
Georgian-Ukrainian ballerina Liza sticks to one brand.
Ikuko
Feb 25, 20253 min read
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