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Romeo and Juliet

The Japanese are well-known for their quirky and unique fashion sense. When in Tokyo, fashionista types head straight to the  Harajuku area for inspiration, but in truth ideas for one’s lookbooks can be found anywhere in town, including ballet outings. At the Royal Opera House in London clothes typically range anywhere from the ultra formal [...]


Aya Takagi & Dancing in Japan

by Linda on June 22, 2010

During my session with The Tokyo Ballet in rehearsal for the upcoming European tour, I had the pleasure of meeting  Aya Takagi, one of their soloists. I had seen Aya rehearsing for Béjart’s Don Giovanni and was very impressed with her jump and athleticism. Given the opportunity and the fact that she spoke perfect English, [...]


Romeo and Juliet Roundup

by Emilia on March 21, 2010

The event? A marathon of Romeos and Juliets at Covent Garden. The challenge? To see almost every cast combination available. The result? A ballet with the feel of one of those great cinematic experiences you just want to prolong. And so for our Roundup this time we decided to match each of these performances to [...]


The Royal Danish Ballet

by Linda on March 5, 2010

Tradition and heritage are strong words but they fit The Royal Danish Ballet like a glove. They are one of the oldest classical dance troupes in Europe and direct descendants of the Bournonville lineage. With a repertoire that also includes the most prominent choreographers of the 20th century, the Danes have much to be proud [...]


Tremble for my Beloved

by Linda on February 14, 2010

The latest run of Romeo and Juliet continues, each cast bringing a different interpretation and/or accentuating different aspects of physicality. Kenneth MacMillan’s expressive choreography suits so many different types of dancers: from the lyrical to the technician; from young promising soloists who can emphasize naïveté to form a realistic portrayal of a young couple in [...]


An Auction for Oxfam Haiti Earthquake Appeal
The Ballet Bag, together with Royal Ballet principal dancers Thiago Soares and Marianela Nuñez, are auctioning an exclusive photo taken by Sojournposse’s Zarina Holmes in support of the Oxfam Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

The photo shows Thiago and Marianela in an iconic pose from Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet. It [...]


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