
June 2020 - March 2024
Laura Morera - Finding the place she belongs to
After her beautiful farewell performance at the Royal Opera House, Laura Morera still remains a gem in the dance world.
Excited Emotions like Water for Chocolate
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend also marks the opening night of the new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon, ‘Like Water For Chocolate’.
Dance for Ukraine
International ballet stars gathered to show artistic solidarity through ‘Dance for Ukraine’, responding to Ivan Putrov and Alina Cojocaru.
Sending best wishes to Federico Bonelli and the Northern Ballet
Not being able to see his farewell performance at the Royal Ballet, I’m sending my best wishes to Federico Bonelli who starts a new chapter.
Resilience, passion and hope - My little tribute to Steven McRae and his film project
The documentary film for Steven McRae 'A Resilient Man' will inspire us with his resilience, dedication and passion for ballet and dance.
Ballet for Figure Skating, Figure Skating for Ballet - Reciprocal influences
Ballet has strongly influenced the artistry of figure skating, but figure skating has also inspired the world of ballet.
Celebrating Dance, for Parkinson’s and for everyone
The 10th anniversary of Dance for Parkinson’s programme reminds us of the power of dancing for everyone.
High culture in the street - The Royal Opera House is unlocked for recovery
The Royal Opera House has been unlocked to an open-house free festivity with a hope of recovery after the lockdown.
Now is ‘On Point’ - a centenary celebration and the long-awaited opening-up
A centenary anniversary to make you dance - a review of 'On Point' at V&A, celebrating the 100th of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Dancing with gratitude - ‘Balanchine and Robbins’ by the Royal Ballet
Regrowth of virtuosity, expression of joy, gratitude of companionship are the gift of the Royal Ballet’s ‘Balanchine and Robbins’.
The Nutcracker with Spanish Chocolate - a Christmas flavour
British Christmas can’t go without 'The Nutcracker', but why does this ballet feature Spanish Dance as a part of the attraction?
World Ballet Day before the second lockdown
World Ballet Day on 29th October made me reflect upon the importance of ballet to our culture
The Royal Ballet coming home: ‘Back on Stage’
A personal take on 'The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage' with a hope for arts
The yearning for dancing together - ‘Dances at a Gathering’
The Royal Ballet's 'Dances at a Gathering' reminds us of the joy of dancing together.
DistDancing - a gift from the gifted
Royal Ballet dancers offer open-air showcases at a London canalside theatre
Awakening ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ - Theatres Under the Spell
The Royal Ballet chose ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ for their latest streaming programme, while theatres are sleeping…
‘The Cellist’ revisited, or a prayer for performing arts
I can’t help recalling the most memorable performance I’d seen before our world drastically changed…
