Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage
During Nutcracker season in California, we were lucky to catch Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage at the LACMA. This exhibition highlighted the principal role that…
Ballet History
A New Sylphide at RDB: An Interview with Nikolaj Hübbe
It seems fair to say that James, the young Scotsman of La Sylphide, has followed Nikolaj Hübbe faithfully throughout his career. Or perhaps it’s…
Birmingham Royal Ballet in London: Shadows of War
Mixed bills are very appealing to regular ballet-goers: they provide the chance to see a wide variety of pieces, often pairing new work with rarities, and they showcase the full…
Tatiana Leskova: A Ballerina At Large
In the same way as Alicia Markova in England, Tatiana Leskova is considered an instrumental figure in the development of classical ballet in Brazil. Leskova,…