by Emilia & Linda on April 19, 2013
by HarperWatters on January 27, 2013
As the 41st edition of Prix de Lausanne kicks off, Prix finalist & contemporary prize winner Harper Watters recalls his experiences taking part in the competition in this new series of guest blogs: Although it was December 31, 2012 when I wrote this entry, I will start off by wishing everyone HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope all of you [...]
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by Emilia & Linda on March 15, 2012
Via Press Release On 23 March, the Royal Opera House will offer an unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes at The Royal Ballet. A full working day will be streamed live on The Royal Opera House YouTube channel as well as the Guardian website. Live rehearsals and interviews will be interspersed with backstage films to offer [...]
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by Emilia & Linda on September 1, 2011
European summer is almost over (although here in Britain it never really began) and ballet companies around the world are getting ready to kick off their new seasons. The Royal Ballet is set to return to Covent Garden in a few weeks with Balanchine’s Jewels. Taking inspiration from one of our favorite magazines, Wired, we [...]
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by Emilia & Linda on May 18, 2011
Last month we were lucky to catch The Royal Danish Ballet’s new production of A Folk Tale, one of Bournonville’s masterpieces. On that occasion, we were particularly taken with soloist Kizzy Matiakis’s performance as Miss Birthe. We thought Kizzy stole the show with her comic timing and strong characterisation of “a volatile maiden who struggles [...]
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by Emilia & Linda on May 2, 2011
The Royal Danish Ballet has announced that Alban Lendorf has been promoted by AD Nikolaj Hübbe to Principal Dancer, following Lendorf’s performance in Harald Lander’s Études on Saturday 30 April. Alban Lendorf was trained at the Royal Danish Ballet School. He became an apprentice in 2006 and in 2008 he joined the corps de ballet [...]
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