The Bolshoi Ballet
New chapter in our ongoing series of Ballet History articles, Linda looks at what the Bolshoi is made of: Bolshoi means big, an adjective…
Ballet History
One Step Closer
As the Royal Ballet’s founder choreographer, Sir Frederick Ashton is to that company what Bournonville is to the Royal Danish Ballet. He nurtured Ninette de Valois‘s…
The Royal Danish Ballet
Tradition and heritage are strong words but they fit The Royal Danish Ballet like a glove. They are one of the oldest classical dance…
Golden Years
The Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauties have just drawn to a close, giving way to the usual Christmas special of Nutcrackers. Notice anything in common?…