Two weeks ago the Royal Ballet announced it’s 2018/19 season and I’ve decided once again to go through the upcoming rep, give my thoughts and any dancers I’ve love to see cast in the upcoming ballets. Continue reading “The Royal Ballet’s 2018/19 Season”
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The Royal Ballet’s Manon Review
It all makes perfect sense
Giselle at the Royal Opera House
Hayward is the Giselle
Royal Ballet Quadruple Bill Review
Sambé and Hayward Taran-teared-it-up during this Royal Ballet premiere Continue reading “Royal Ballet Quadruple Bill Review”
Claire Calvert: This Royal Ballerina will wear ‘Blobs’ for her Sugar Plum Début
Promoted to First Soloist of the Royal Ballet at the end of the 2015/16 season, Claire Calvert makes her début as the Sugar Plum Fairy this New Year’s Eve on the Royal Opera House stage. And what will she be wearing you ask? A tutu and ‘blob’s of course. Continue reading “Claire Calvert: This Royal Ballerina will wear ‘Blobs’ for her Sugar Plum Début”
Beatriz Stix-Brunell: Ballerinas are nutty about their pointe shoes
Newly appointed First Soloist of the Royal Ballet Beatriz Stix-Brunell débuts as the Sugar Plum Fairy tomorrow, 27th December. She speaks of her preparation for the role, from coaching to putting her own stamp on the iconic fairy and spills details on how she prepares her pointe shoes for performances. Continue reading “Beatriz Stix-Brunell: Ballerinas are nutty about their pointe shoes”
The Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty Review: Bluebird and Florine fly higher than Aurora herself
Alexander Campbell and Francesca Hayward are the true stars of the final act
Nicol Edmonds: Meet The Royal Ballet’s New Sugar Plum Prince
Royal Ballet Soloist Nicol Edmonds makes his début as the Prince in The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker this Tuesday 27th December. Here he discusses the challenges of preparing for the role and what it was like to be coached by Strictly Come Dancing judge and former Royal Ballet Principal Darcey Bussell. Continue reading “Nicol Edmonds: Meet The Royal Ballet’s New Sugar Plum Prince”
Yasmine Naghdi: The Nutcracker’s beautiful music deeply affects this new Sugar Plum
English ballerina Yasmine Naghdi was promoted to First Soloist of the Royal Ballet at the end of last season following successful débuts in the leading roles of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet and The Invitation.
This season she will perform the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker. Here’s what she had to say about this Christmas jewel and preparing to perform the coveted role. Continue reading “Yasmine Naghdi: The Nutcracker’s beautiful music deeply affects this new Sugar Plum”
Francesca Hayward: The Royal Ballet’s Newest Principal on Tackling Her First Tutu Role
Last year The Telegraph’s Ellie Pithers described her as “The Royal Ballet’s diminutive star-in-waiting“. A year later, Francesca Hayward is their newest (and youngest) Principal dancer. Here she speaks about the challenges of preparing for her “first big classical, tutu role” and why The Nutcracker holds a special place in her heart. Continue reading “Francesca Hayward: The Royal Ballet’s Newest Principal on Tackling Her First Tutu Role”
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