Jan McNulty

This looks interesting: https://www.britishspanishsociety.org/event/unique-gala-of-spanish-dance-and-dancers-the-place/ The British-Spanish Society announces a unique Gala evening of Spanish dance and dancers featuring two world premieres and dancers from The Royal Ballet Gala Patron Tamara Rojo, the Spanish prima ballerina and artistic director of English National Ballet, has graciously agreed to be our Gala Patron Date & Time: 7.00pm for 8.00pm performance on Thursday 26 November (ends 10.15pm) Event: Drinks Reception followed by Six Dance Performances and Meet the Dancers Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Rd WC1H 9PY – the UK’s premier centre for Contemporary Dance Tickets: £32 members; £39 non-members (who can join on the night for members’ discount) including a complimentary glass of Cava Baltic Dance Theatre – debut of “Phaedra” Programme Spanish dancers of The Royal Ballet – Laura Morera (Madrid), Ricardo Cervera (Malaga), Itziar Mendizabal (Hondarribia in the Basque Country) appearing by kind permission of the director, Kevin O’Hare Baltic Dance Theatre, the company of the Baltic Opera House in Gdansk (including five Spanish dancers) presenting the UK debut of Phaedre by Izadora Weiss DeNada Dance Theatre present Young Man!, part of Jamon y Passions by Carlos Pons Guerra (Gran Canaria) World Premiere of new works by acclaimed choreographer Avatâra Ayuso (Mallorca) and a solo by Estela Merlos (Barcelona) Tokyo Tokyo a short dance film directed by Avatâra Ayuso The Bordoneo Duo play flamenco and Mexican music - See more at: https://www.britishspanishsociety.org/event/unique-gala-of-spanish-dance-and-dancers-the-place/#sthash.02rQEw6U.dpuf

Hello Daisypop84 and welcome to the Forum. No-one knows the answer to your questions except for Ms Osipova and her employers with whom she has a permanent or guest contract. There's already been much speculation and I don't think it has got us any further forward.

It depends on what your aspirations/expectations are. You may wish to get a teaching qualification and teach. You may decide you do not want to perform but would like to explore a different theatre avenue such as technical team or administration or you could change your direction completely. An education at a vocational school is a wonderful education no matter what path you eventually decide to take.

Oh, they are very pretty Akif!

I would say at least 75% last night and this afternoon. Good going given that the Empire is a barn!

I HATE TO LABOUR THE POINT BUT MANON DID NOT EVEN GET AS FAR AS GOING ON SALE IN LIVERPOOL BECAUSE IT BOMBED SO BADLY IN MANCHESTER WHICH IS 40 MILES AWAY!

It's the first time for it in Liverpool. I did see it in Manchester and the houses were sparse. In fact I believe all performances, except those with Alina Cojocaru, were sparse until it reached the Coli and word had got around. Last night was ATG card holders night where tickets were half price which would explain so many people giving something a whirl that they had not heard of. I bumped into my Aunt and she said she had never heard of it but was absolutely loving it! I've had a quick look at the website; the Empire is a barn - Around 2300 patrons over 2 levels. The stalls look pretty full for both performances today and the front circle also looks full. I expect the rear circle won't be as busy, but that is always the case when productions aren't known. ENB, judging by comments all around me last night, has a good fan base in Liverpool. If I am honest I thought I may be having 2 private performances today but am very glad that I am not! (We lost out on Manon because it absolutely bombed in Manchester. It might have been interesting to see how well it sold in Liverpool).

I am very much looking forward to the performance on 5th December evening. Fans of BRB have been so lucky to have seen this wonderful production so many times over the last 15 or so years. I have many happy memories of glorious performances - my 2 favourites being a Saturday afternoon in Birmingham with Nao Sakuma and Robert Parker and the same Saturday evening with Ambra Vallo and Chi Cao. What a day that was...

Links - Thursday 19 November, 2015 Obituary - Yolanda Sonnabend, theatrical designer: Nick Wadley, Guardian Galleries - Royal Ballet, Monotones I and II, Two Pigeons: Dave Morgan, DanceTabs Bill Cooper, Guardian Review - Sylvie Guillem, Life in Progress, New York: Robert Greskovic, Wall Street Journal Reviews - Royal New Zealand Ballet, The Anatomy of a Passing Cloud, Dear Horizon, Passchendaele, Selon Desire, London: Louise Levene, FT Judith Mackrell, Guardian Mark Monahan, Telegraph Lyndsey Winship, Standard Review - Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas, Rosas: Then & Now, Los Angeles: Victoria Looseleaf, Fjord Review Review - Twyla Tharp, 50th Anniversary Tour, New York: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Marina Harss, DanceTabs Review - English National Ballet, Le Corsaire, Liverpool: Philip Key, Liverpool Echo Review - Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Sleeping Beauty, Glasgow: Mary Brennan, Herald Scotland Review - Christian Rizzo, d’apres une histoire vrai, London: Siobhan Murphy, DanceTabs Sarah Kent, London Dance Gallery - Stephen Wright, DanceTabs Review - Complexions Contemporary Ballet, quad bill, New York: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Review - Ballet Ireland, Coppelia, Dublin: Chris O’Rourke, Examiner Preview - Hong Kong Dance Company, L’Amour Immortal, Hong Kong: Eunice Tsang, TmeOut HK Review - Jean Butler & Neil Martin, This is an Irish Dance, New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Review - Dance Proms 2015, London: Claire Cohen, London Dance It’s that time of year again! Preview - American Repertory Ballet, Nutcracker, Rahway: Sarah Vander Schaaff, Broadway World

Hello LTD, I'm seeing both performances tomorrow (with friends in the afternoon but solo in the evening). Maybe we can say hello!

ENB opened in Liverpool tonight with Le Corsaire. It is such enormous fun and the whole company look as though they are having a ball dancing it! We saw a seriously virtuoso performance from all the principals tonight - Tamara Rojo, Isaac Hernandez, Laurretta Summerscales, Cesar Corrales, Junor Souza and Yonah Acosta. The pas d'action in act 2 brought the house down - in fact I commented to Don Q Fan in the interval that I cannot remember such an enthusiastic audience for a ballet in Liverpool! The whole company looked fabulous but if one person stood out it had to be the amazing Cesar Corrales. I don't think I have seen him dance before but I want to see him again!

The dates and programme have been announced: Triple Bill 2016 Tour Dates Announced Published: 5 Nov 2015 Phoenix Dance Theatre is proud to announce their Triple Bill 2016 tour dates as part of their 35 anniversary celebrations. Due to open at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds on 17 February 2016, Phoenix Dance Theatre is proud to present a triple bill of intense, funny and beautiful works. Featuring a mix of internationally acclaimed and home-grown choreographers. In a fitting commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, his timeless themes of desire, duplicity and unrequited love are brought to life in Kate Flatt’s brand new work Undivided Loves. Fusing sound, words and dance, Shakespeare’s most intimate, mysterious and radical sonnets are reimagined to Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale’s vibrant and percussive score. In contrast, world-famous Dutch/Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili will rework his piece, Until.With/Out.Enough, which explores the concept of the enclosed space that exists within our minds, as part of a co-commission with The Royal Balletand Phoenix Dance Theatre. Described as ‘Tantalising’ by the Observer, the quirky and playful Bloom by award-winning choreographer Caroline Finnexplores the darkly comic expressions of life and humanity. Audience favourite Melt by Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Sharon Watson sees the elements collide as dancers swoop and glide across the stage in an elegant mix of aerial dance, creating a breathtaking, visually spectacular work. Melt will only be shown at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Watford Palace Theatre and Cast Doncaster. Bloom will be shown at all other venues. Full listings for the tour are as below: West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds 17 – 20 February 2016, 7.30pm 0113 213 7700 wyp.org.uk Watford Palace Theatre 1 – 2 March 2016, 7.30pm 0192 322 5671 watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 5 March 2016, 7.30pm 0131 529 6000 edtheatres.com Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 10 March 2016, 7.30pm 01202 203 630 pdsw.org.uk Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey 6 April 2016, 7.45pm 0289 034 0202 Cast, Doncaster 19 April 2016, 7.30pm 01302 303 959 castindoncaster.com Darlington Civic Theatre 4 May 2016, 7.30pm 01325 486 555 darlingtoncivic.co.uk York Theatre Royal 16 – 17 June 2016, 7.30pm 01904 623 568 yorktheatreroyal.co.uk Until.With/Out.Enough is a co-commission between The Royal Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre. Undivided Loves is co-commissioned with Watford Palace Theatre. Phoenix Dance Theatre gratefully acknowledges support from PRS for Music Foundation. Bloom is commissioned in partnership with the New Adventures Choreographer Award. http://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/news/triple-bill-2016-tour-dates-announced/

Yes! Just getting ready to set off...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc0mi0Ei1CQ

Enjoy and stay safe DQF!

Classics reimagined as Northern Ballet announces spring 2016 season Northern Ballet has released details of its spring 2016 season which will see popular classic titles brought to life through the Company’s unique blend of dance and storytelling. Northern Ballet’s new season includes the return of audience favourite Swan Lake, the continuation of 1984 and the World Première of Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre as well as the first UK tour of the Company’s latest children’s ballet Tortoise & the Hare. In total, award-winning Northern Ballet will give 158 performances at 40 venues between February and June 2016, maintaining its extensive reach as the widest touring ballet company in the UK. Northern Ballet will open its spring season with the return of David Nixon OBE’s Swan Lake. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s moving score, this ballet is a modern take on an iconic classic with all the beauty for which Swan Lake is renowned. Opening at Leeds Grand Theatre from 3 – 12 March 2016, Swan Lake will also tour to Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Norwich Theatre Royal and Milton Keynes Theatre in March and April 2016. Following a triumphant World Première in September 2015, Northern Ballet will continue the tour of its critically acclaimed production of 1984. Choreographed by Jonathan Watkins and performed to an original score by Tony-nominated composer Alex Baranowski, 1984 is ‘the ballet equivalent of a page-turner’ (The Stage) and will tour to Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Southampton Mayflower Theatre before its London Première at Sadler’s Wells in May 2016. Marking the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth, Northern Ballet will hold the World Première of Jane Eyre at Cast in Doncaster in May 2016 before touring to Richmond, Aylesbury, Wolverhampton, Stoke and Leicester. The ultimate dramatic tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets, Jane Eyre is the story of one woman’s indomitable spirit overcoming all boundaries. In addition, Northern Ballet will take new children’s ballet Tortoise & the Hare on its inaugural UK tour from February to June 2016. This much-loved Aesop’s fable tells the tale of a determined Tortoise who challenges a speedy Hare and sets out to win the race of his life. Choreographed by Northern Ballet dancers Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe, this is the second children’s ballet by the pair who created Ugly Duckling, later adapted into a BAFTA winning programme for CBeebies. For more details of Northern Ballet's spring 2016 tour, on sale dates and booking information, please visit northernballet.com/whatson. -ENDS- Notes to Editors For more details of Northern Ballet's tour, on sale dates and booking information, please visit northernballet.com/whatson. Nominated for Outstanding Company at the 2015 National Dance Awards and voted Best Company at the 2014 Taglioni European Ballet Awards, Northern Ballet is one of the UK’s five large ballet companies. Based in Leeds it performs throughout the UK as well as overseas. Northern Ballet’s productions mix classical dance and theatre, embracing popular culture and taking inspiration from literature, opera, or giving a unique interpretation of popular classical ballets. Northern Ballet is the busiest touring ballet company in the UK and is typically on the road for around 32 weeks of the year. The Company of 47 dancers tours a combination of full-length new work and established repertoire to cities throughout the UK. In 2015, Northern Ballet introduced a new strand of mid-scale touring, widening the Company’s already extensive reach with performances at nine additional venues. Northern Ballet tours widely with its ballets for children, the first three of which were adapted for TV by CBeebies, and also performs a mixed programme showcasing the versatility of its dancers. Visit northernballet.com for more information on the Company and tour. Production images and information are available via the online media centre. Spring 2016 Tour Listings Swan Lake Leeds Grand Theatre 3 – 12 Mar 2016 Box Office 0844 848 2700 leedsgrandtheatre.com Sheffield, Lyceum Theatre 15 – 19 Mar 2016 Box Office 0114 249 6000 sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Norwich, Theatre Royal 19 – 23 Apr 2016 Box Office 01603 630 000 theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Milton Keynes Theatre 26 – 30 Apr 2016 Box Office 0844 871 7652 atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes 1984 Edinburgh, Festival Theatre 31 Mar – 2 Apr 2016 Box Office 0131 529 6000 edtheatres.com Southampton, Mayflower Theatre 4 – 7 May 2016 Box Office 02380 711 811 mayflower.org.uk London, Sadler’s Wells 24 – 28 May 2016 Box Office 020 7863 8000 sadlerswells.com Jane Eyre Doncaster, Cast 19 - 21 May 2016 Box Office 01302 303 959 castindoncaster.com Richmond Theatre 31 May – 1 Jun 2016 Box Office 0844 871 7651 atgtickets.com/richmond Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre 3 – 4 Jun 2016 Box Office 0844 871 7607 atgtickets.com/aylesbury Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre 10 – 11 Jun 2016 Box Office 01902 429 212 grandtheatre.co.uk Stoke, Regent Theatre 14 – 15 Jun 2016 Box Office 0844 871 7649 atgtickets.com/stoke Leicester, Curve Theatre 17 – 18 Jun 2016 Box Office 0116 242 3595 curveonline.co.uk Tortoise & the Hare Touring to the following venues between February and June 2016: Middlesbrough Theatre Durham, Gala Theatre Mansfield, Palace Theatre Huddersfield, Lawrence Batley Theatre Reading, The Hexagon Cheltenham, Everyman Theatre Dunstable, Grove Theatre Harlow Playhouse Buxton Opera House Workington, Carnegie Theatre Keswick, Theatre by the Lake Berwick-upon-Tweed, The Maltings Theatre Cambridge Corn Exchange Ipswich, Jerwood Dance House Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall Theatre Yeovil, Octagon Theatre Exeter, Northcott Theatre Derby Theatre Peterborough, Key Theatre Barnsley, The Civic Harrogate Theatre Barrow-in-Furness, The Forum Lancaster, The Dukes Corby, The Core at Corby Cube Chesterfield, Pomegranate Theatre Bridlington, The Spa Goole, Junction Norwich, Theatre Royal Milton Keynes Theatre Southampton, Mayflower Theatre Doncaster, Cast London, Sadler’s Wells Richmond Theatre Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre Stoke, Regent Theatre Leicester, Curve Theatre For updates and booking information, see northernballet.com/tortoise. Information correct at the time of printing. Productions and dates are subject to change without notice. *Calls to 0844 numbers are charged at up to 7p per minute plus your phone Company’s access charge.

I was so sad to hear this news today. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this very sad time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34853536

Links - Wednesday 18 November, 2015 Reviews - Sasha Waltz & Guests, L’Apres-midi d’un faune, Scene d’Amour, Sacre, London: Anna Winter, Exeunt Sara Veale, Fjord Review Review - Christian Rizzo, d’après une histoire vraie, London: Louise Levene, FT Review - La Scala Ballet, L’histoire de Manon (Zakharova/Bolle), Milan: Jade Larine, Bachtrack Blog - Twyla Tharp on Tour: The Right to Assemble: Twyla Tharp, NY Times Review - Akram Khan, Kaash, Seattle: Pia Lo, Bachtrack Review - Phoenix Dance Theatre, Until.With/Out.Enough, Tearfall, Bloom, London: Tatiana Rathelot, Bachtrack News - International Dance Festival Birmingham 2016 launches: Dance News Desk, Broadway World Feature - Xavier Le Roy on performing naked: Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore, Guardian Review - Scottish Ensemble and Anderson Dance, Goldberg Variations, Glasgow: Lorna Irvine, Fjord Review Review - Heidi Latsky Dance and Axis Dance, mixed programme, New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Review - Ronald K Brown/Evidence, Two Year Old Gentleman, Clear as Tear Water, March, Water, New York: Tracy Hopkins, Broadway World

Before the start of tonight's performance David Nixon came on stage and made the most beautiful speech in memory of Jonathan Oliver, dedicating the performance to his memory. Martha Leebolt and Toby Batley led the cast in one of the most emotionally charged performances I have seen in a long time. The whole company danced their hearts out. Thank you Northern Ballet.

I would have said that in these days of blame and claim culture any individual or company is going to be over-cautious even if it seems a waste to us. Charities are very particular these days about what they will accept. My niece had to junk a perfectly good leather covered sofa that had one tiny hole in one of the seams that you could not notice at all. I am sure someone would have welcomed it, even as a short term measure, but none of the local charities would take it because it was not perfect.

Thanks Angela. Lovely, detailed review.

The direct link has worked for me Pastel. Good luck for Saturday!

Somerset House and Dance Umbrella present Vertical by Le Patin Libre 12 – 16 January 2016 £15, £12.50 concessions Tickets available from: www.somersethouse.org.uk/vertical-le-patin-libre Canadian quintet Le Patin Libre to bring ground-breaking, contemporary ice-dance performance ‘Vertical’ to Somerset House’s ice rink Somerset House is delighted to announce that Canadian ice-dance quintet Le Patin Libre will bring Vertical – one of the pieces from their acclaimed, award-winning 2014 double-bill Dance Umbrella hit, to Somerset House’s ice rink for 5 nights only following the end of Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason in January. Founded by Alexandre Hamel in 2005, Le Patin Libre is a five-strong troupe of professional, prize-winning skaters who have continued to blaze a unique trail on the ice with their innovative, high-octane style of ice-dancing. From humble beginnings creating routines on the frozen ponds and canals of their hometown of Montréal just ten years ago, their witty, inspired and creative performances have since gone on to win critical acclaim around the world. Le Patin Libre break the mould by challenging the conventions of traditional figure-skating through an experimental type of ice-rink performance art which places emphasis on a liberated approach to ice-skating virtuosity and draws influence from theatre, urban dance, tap and circus skills. Through Vertical, the 5 artists of Le Patin Libre celebrate the harmony of their little skating family, all the while pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible on the ice. Accompanied by a soundtrack specially created by cello virtuoso and electronic composer Jasmin Boivin and imaginative lighting by respected lighting designer Lucy Carter, the performers slash and slice the ice at top speed, with visitors seated just inches away. For five nights only, the troupe will bring their unique blend of technical skating skill and renegade signature style for an unforgettable event on Somerset House’s celebrated ice rink. Commissioned by Dance Umbrella, National Arts Centre, Canada & Theatre de la Ville, Paris Notes to Editors Dates: 12 – 16 January 2016 Times: 6.30pm & 8.00pm Address: Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA Admission: £15, £12.50 concessions Tickets: http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/vertical-le-patin-libre Transport: Temple, Embankment, Covent Garden Charing Cross, Waterloo, Blackfriars Somerset House public enquiries: 020 7845 4600 | www.somersethouse.org.uk Somerset House Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SomersetHouse Somerset House Twitter: @SomersetHouse Somerset House Instagram: @SomersetHouseLondon Hashtag: #VerticalIceDance A Dance Umbrella Commission in partnership with National Arts Centre, Canada and Theatre de la Ville, Paris. Research supported by Jerwood Studio at Sadler’s Wells and Dance Umbrella About Somerset House A unique part of the London cultural scene, Somerset House is an historic building where surprising and original work comes to life. From its 18th century origins, Somerset House has been a centre for debate and discussion – an intellectual powerhouse for the nation. Somerset House is today a key cultural destination in London in which to experience a broad range of artistic activity, engage with artists, designers and makers and be a part of a major creative forum – an environment that is relaxed, welcoming to all and inspirational to visit while providing a stimulating workplace for the cultural and creative industries. Since its opening in 2000, Somerset House has built up a distinctive outdoor public programme including Skate, concerts, an open-air film season and a diverse range of temporary exhibitions throughout the site focusing on contemporary culture, with an extensive learning programme attached. It is probably the biggest community of creative organisations in London including The Courtauld Gallery and Institute of Art, King’s College London Cultural Institute and over 100 other creative businesses. It currently attracts approximately 2.5 million visitors every year. www.somersethouse.org.uk. About Le Patin Libre Le Patin Libre is a Canadian contemporary ice-dance company, founded in Montreal in 2005. The company is composed of a five-strong collective of former professional figure skaters who break the mould through their innovative and novel styles of ice-dance. They place emphasis on the unique choreographic potential of gliding, and draw influence from theatre, urban dance, tap and circus skills. About Dance Umbrella Since 1978, Dance Umbrella has been bringing outstanding contemporary dance to London, presenting over 700 artists from 31 countries to over one million people. The first to present Mark Morris, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Michael Clark and many more in the UK, DU has commissioned over 50 new works and presented at 55 venues. Dance Umbrella’s mission is to celebrate 21st century choreography. We do so enthusiastically and collaboratively through an annual, London-based international festival mixing styles, locations and cultures; through year-round creative learning opportunities for children, young people and adults; and by developing choreographic talent. Our aim is to nurture artists, entice audiences, innovate practice, and stimulate interest in the power of the body in motion. www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Links - Tuesday 17 November, 2015 Reviews - Sylvie Guillem, Life in Progress, New York: Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn, Bachtrack Christina Pandolfi, Broadway World Reviews - National Ballet of Canada, The Winter’s Tale, Toronto: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star Martha Schabas, Toronto Globe and Mail Interview - James Hay, Royal Ballet: Jann Parry, DanceTabs Reviews - Sasha Waltz & Guests, L’Apres-midi d’un faune, Scene d’Amour, Sacre, London: Graham Watts, London Dance GJ Dowler, Classical Source Review - Twyla Tharp, 50th Anniversary Tour, Washington: Frances Steiner, Broadway World Review - Jerome Bel, Ballet (New York), New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Review - Tavaziva, Africarmen, London: Lyndsey Winship, Standard Review - Scottish Ensemble and Anderson Dance, Goldberg Variations, Glasgow: Kelly Apter, Scotsman Review - Shona Erskine, White Matter, Northbridge: Cicely Binford, Australian Stage Documentary Review - Ballet 422: Valerie Lawson, Dance Lines Preview - RPM Productions, Day of the Gypsy, Chicago: Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times Interview - Eleanor Sikorski and Flora Wellesley Wesley: London Dance Feature - It takes two: why Greeks are turning to tango: Helena Smith, Guardian Featurette - Dancing with horses: hoofing it with the equine ballet: David Jays, Guardian

Hello Momtodancingkenz and welcome to the Forum. Do keep joining in and tell us how your dd gets on.