Jan McNulty

Links - Monday, June 08 2015 Review – New York City Ballet, La Sylphide, New York: Brian Schaefer, Brooklyn Rail News – New York City Ballet announces dancer promotions: Michael Cooper, NY Times Review – Royal Ballet, Afternoon of a Faun, In the Night, Song of the Earth; Sylvie Guillem, A Life in Progress, London: Ismene Brown, Spectator Review – Australian Ballet, Monotones II, Symphonic Variations, The Dream, Melbourne: Nick Spunde, Australian Stage Review – Alain Platel, Coup Fatal, London: Luke Jennings, Guardian Feature – Yvonne Rainer prepares her newest dance for New York: Siobhan Burke, NY Times Review – Ethnic Dance Festival, San Francisco: Allan Ulrich, SF Chronicle Preview – Pennsylvania Ballet, Canvas, The Second Detail, Grace Action, Don Quixote gpdd, Philadelphia: Ellen Dunkel, Philadelphia Inquirer Interview – Emily Johnson, performer and choreographer: Ivan Talijancic, Brooklyn Rail Review – Marlene Monteiro Freitas, De marfim e carne, Montreal: Pia Savoie, Bachtrack Review – Will Rawls, Settlement House, New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Review - Milka Djordjevich and Chris Peck, MASS, New York: Cassie Peterson, Brooklyn Rail Reviews – St Petersburg Ballet Theatre, Giselle, Perth: Maiko Moore, Daily Telegraph Perth Jo Pickup, The West Australian

I believe Northern Ballet also performed The Green Table in the Robert de Warren days.

I believe it depends on the contract between the choreographer (or their trust) and the company. The work could be owned by either. If the choreographer owns the work, contract negotiations for acquisition would be with them and if the company owns the work likewise. I think with older ballets it may not be as clear cut as to whom owns what. I wish a company in this country (any company!) would revive Christopher Gable's Cinderella!

Hello mpaley and welcome to the Forum! Thanks for posting; I hope you will continue to join in.

Season of internationally acclaimed dance at Leeds’ Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds has launched a new season of dance for autumn 2015. The theatre will welcome Royal New Zealand Ballet for the first time with three European premières and returning visits from renowned dance companies: Ballet Black, Phoenix Dance Theatre, James Cousins Company and Northern Ballet’s new ballet for children. Rarely seen in the UK, Royal New Zealand Ballet make their debut in Leeds on 3 and 4 November with a mixed programme that celebrates New Zealand and Pasifika culture, ahead of the Company’s visit to London’s Linbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House. Mixed Programme: A Passing Cloud will feature three European Premières with works from Javier de Frutos and leading New Zealand choreographers Andrew Simmons and Neil Ieremia, and is completed by Selon Désir by Andonis Foniadakis. Phoenix Dance Theatre present their annual showcase featuring two exciting mixed bills of work from 30 September until 3 October. Phoenix @ Home features a blend of soaring aerial dance and contemporary choreography in Artistic Director Sharon Watson’s Melt, choreographic duo Ivgi and Greben’s Document and Darshan Singh Bhuller’s inventive Mapping. For one night only on 30 September, Phoenix Presents… brings to Leeds the work of the 2014 New Adventures Choreographer Award winners Sally Marie and John Ross alongside Caroline Finn’s darkly comic Bloom. James Cousins Company present Without Stars and There We Have Been on 14 November. A powerful double bill inspired by Haruki Murakami’s novel, Norwegian Wood, which tells a story of love, loss and friendship. James Cousins is one of the UK’s most promising choreographic talents and winner of the inaugural New Adventures Choreographer Award. On 20 and 21 November, Ballet Black (Best Independent Company in the 2012 Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards) bring Second Coming, a gothic fairytale created by celebrated chorographer Mark Bruce (Dracula), as part of their new mixed programme. This triple bill also features Kit Holder’s To Fetch a Pail of Water? and Will Tuckett’s Depouillement. After the success of Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs and Elves & the Shoemaker, all adapted for TV by CBeebies, Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children, Tortoise & the Hare, will have its World Première at the theatre from 22 October until 26 October. Choreographed by Northern Ballet dancers Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe (Ugly Duckling) and set to an original score by Bruno Merz. Tickets are selling fast and some performances are almost sold out so early booking is recommended. In addition, the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre opens its doors for a day of insight into practice and performance on 20 June for Tell Tale Steps - the culmination of Northern Ballet’s first choreographic laboratory. The day includes the chance to watch Northern Ballet’s dancers in their daily class, a debate with leading UK critics, choreographers and dancers, and a sharing of the work created over the four weeks. Northern Ballet will also host Expressions on 15 July, a sharing which brings together inclusive dance groups from the North of England, giving talented dancers with disabilities the chance to showcase their skills. The theatre’s autumn season offers a rare chance to see prestigious companies and works by internationally acclaimed choreographers in an intimate setting. Tickets for the autumn season at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre are on sale now and can be booked online at theatreleeds.com, by calling the box office on 0113 220 8008 or in person at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA. Listings Saturday 20 June Northern Ballet Tell Tale Steps - Choreographic Laboratory Class & Panel 11.00am – 3.00pm Tickets £8.00 & Concessions £6.00 Sharing 4.00pm Tickets £10.00 & Concessions £8.00 Class, Panel & Sharing 11.00am – 5.30pm Tickets £15.00 & Concessions £11.00 Wednesday 15 July Hosted by Northern Ballet Expressions Performances 2.00pm & 7.30pm Tickets Free – Booking essential Wednesday 30 September Phoenix Dance Theatre Phoenix Presents… Performance 7.30pm Tickets £15.00 & Concessions £10.00 Thursday 01 – Saturday 03 October Phoenix Dance Theatre Phoenix @ Home Performances 7.30pm Tickets £15.00 & Concessions £10.00 Thursday 22 – Monday 26 October Northern Ballet Tortoise & the Hare Performances 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm Sun 25 Oct 11.00am (Relaxed Performance), 1.30pm & 3.30pm Tickets £6.00 & Children £4.50 Babe in arms (0 – 2 years) £1.00 Tuesday 03 & Wednesday 04 November Royal New Zealand Ballet Mixed Programme: A Passing Cloud Performances Tue & Wed 7.30pm & Matinee Wed 2.30pm Tickets £20.00 & Concessions £17.50 Saturday 14 November James Cousins Company Without Stars | There We Have Been Performance 7.30pm Tickets £12.50 & Concessions £10.00 Friday 20 & Saturday 21 November Ballet Black Mixed Programme Performances 7.30pm Tickets £15.00 & Concessions £12.50 Notes to Editors The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is an intimate studio theatre situated inside the stunning home of Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre on Quarry Hill, Leeds. The building was winner of the 2011 National Lottery Award for Best Arts Project. The theatre was named as the best family friendly theatre in Yorkshire in the Netmums Theatre Awards. The theatre also received Best Family Venue, Best Family Event and Best Family Welcome at the 2013 Family Arts Festival Awards. The Stanley & Audrey Burton has signed up to the Family Arts Standards and supports Child Friendly Leeds.

Links - Sunday, June 07 2015 Review – Boris Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg, Up and Down, Costa Mesa: Jean Lenihan, OC Register Feature – Christopher Wheeldon and Robert Fairchild talk Tonys: Sylviane Gold, LA Times Feature – Scottish Ballet dancing through America with Streetcar: Andrew Purcell, Herald Scotland Review – Brian Brooks, Motor, Division, Torrent, Retrograde, Sudden Lift, New York: Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal Review – Gallim Dance, Pupil Suite, San Francisco: Allan Ulrich, SF Chronicle Feature – Why Bangarra’s men are a lore unto themselves: Elissa Blake, Brisbane Times Feature – Ballet Revolucion: Laura Walters, Dominion Post

I've never been to the Curve in Leicester before but I definitely want to come back. It is a super venue. The building is round and you can walk all around the outside of the auditorium with a nice bar area and bistro. The auditorium is modern. As it was a last minute decision to go, I was sat on the extreme side of the auditorium and the sight lines were still very good. I want to go back... Abby Prudames and Joseph Taylor led last night's performance of Perpetuum Mobile with verve and style. Mlindi Kulashi looked on very fine form too, with beautiful deft feet and lovely lines. It is a super "amuse bouche" to start the evening before we get to the narrative main course of Madame Butterfly. Last night's performance led by Rachael Gillespie and Javier Torres was truly outstanding. I had felt privileged in Blackpool to see Rachael's debut and oh how she has built on an already wonderful interpretation in just over a week! I can't even begin to tell you how heart-breaking she was! Javier was everything a Pinkerton should be - happy-go-lucky sailor out for fun who did not realise the consequences of his actions. Their duet at the end of act 1 was overwhelmingly beautiful and moving. I am just so glad I booked the extra ticket. There are still 2 weeks of this tour to go - do try and get to see this programme if you can!

Was thinking about you this afternoon SP as I saw signs for Hinckley while driving to Leicester to see NB tonight!

Review of Up and Down from New York: http://www.danceviewtimes.com/2015/06/so-pretty-so-twisted-so-cruel.html

Links - Saturday, June 06 2015 Review – New York City Ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Feature – A Lesson for New York City Ballet: The past is always present: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Review – American Ballet Theatre, La Bayadere, New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Rose Marija, Broadway World Review – American Ballet Theatre, Sleeping Beauty, New York: Mary Cargill, Danceview Times Review – Wendy Whelan, Restless Creature, New York: Alexandra Villarreal, Huffington Post Review – Scottish Ballet, A Streetcar Named Desire, Washington: Alexandra Tomalonis, Dancevie w Times Review – Boris Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg, Up and Down, New York: Marianne Adams, Danceview Times Preview – Royal New Zealand Ballet, Salute, on tour: Bernadette Rae, NZ Herald Review – Royal New Zealand Ballet, Salute, Dunedin: Jonathan W Marshall, NZ Theatreview Preview – Graeme Murphy’s new Giselle for Universal Ballet (Korea): Jane Albert, Australian Reviews – Alain Platel, Coup Fatal, London: John Lewis, Guardian Josephine Leask, London Dance Review – School of American Ballet, mixed programme, New York: Carol Pardo, Danceview Times Preview – Bangarra Dance Theatre, Lore, Sydney: Nicole Elphick, Sydney Morning Herald News – This week’s new dance: Judith Mackrell, Guardian News – Dance this summer in Washington and beyond: Sarah Kaufman, Washington Post Review – Ignition Festival, Choreographer’s Showcase, London: Philippa Newis, London Dance Review – Yoshiko Chuma, π=3.14 ... Nothing, or Everything., New York: Siobhan Burke, NY Times Review – Junk Ensemble, Dusk Ahead, New York: Brendan Drake, Broadway World Preview – Leshan Song & Dance Troupe, Fault Lines, Canberra: Michelle Potter, Sydney Morning Herald Featurette – Leanne Cope: Tom Teodorczuk, Standard

I don't really approve of parents raising Cain but I have to say in this instance that is exactly what I would be doing! Even if it proves too late for Monday please get them to insist about the later exams.

That seems very unreasonable. It probably puts more onus on the school as they will have to have another adjudicator to supervise but surely that is not too much trouble. Can your parents intercede?

The Choreographic Laboratory 2015 (Tell Tale Steps) is now ending its second week. The first live stream, featuring independent choreographer Andrew McNicol and dancers from Northern Ballet was today and is available to view on Youtube. Here is a link to Northern Ballet's mini site with more information. As well as the live stream there are choreographer biographies and a short video diary. Here is the direct link to You Tube:

Eric Underwood, amongst others, talks about dancers' lives in the Telegraph

Links - Friday, June 05 2015 Reviews – American Ballet Theatre, Sleeping Beauty, New York: Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal Robert Gottlieb, NY Observer Review – Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, My Generation, 10 Duets, Rain Dogs, New York: Siobhan Burke, NY Times Reviews – Australian Ballet, Monotones II, Symphonic Variations, The Dream, Melbourne: Jordan Beth Vincent, Sydney Morning Herald Stephanie Gluckman, Herald Sun Melinda Oliver, Daily Review Review – Pacific Northwest Ballet, Concerto DSCH, Carmina Burana, Seattle: Pia Lo, Bachtrack Review – Royal New Zealand Ballet, Salute, Dunedin: Hannah Molloy, NZ Theatreview Review – Baltic Dance Theatre, The Tempest, Gdansk: Jann Parry, DanceTabs Review – Motionhouse, Broken, London: Sanjoy Roy, Guardian News – Gradimir Pankov, AD Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, due to retire: Victor Swoboda, Montreal Gazette Review – Anna Sperber, Ruptured Horizon, New York: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Review – Anandam Dance Theatre, Weather, Toronto: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star Review – Brian Brooks, Divisions, Retrograde, Sudden Lift, New York: Lauren Wingenroth, Broadway World Feature – Theatre’s Fight Club: how the experts add muscle to stage battles: Veronica Howell, Guardian Feature – Kiyon Gaines (PNB) prepares for last dance: Marcie Sillman, kuow Featurette – SWAGGA – disrupting conventions in dance aesthetics: London Dance Feature – Drugs, Drinking and One-night Stands: the truth about ballet dancers: Sophie Goddard, Telegraph

Review of a show where you are required to keep your telephone on! Standard

Congratulations SP. I'm thrilled for you! Jxx

I have no idea but as so many people in the theatre world seem to smoke (observation over many years of seeing people lurking outside theatres) I would have thought that totally irrelevant as most of them will be in the same boat.

It seems to have booked a flight now too, while my back was turned!! I'm going to have to go to Bratislava in November to see Daniel de Andrade's new work Nijinsky, God of Dance (score by Carl Davies)!!! Seriously though FrankH, it doesn't matter which cast you see - they all have something to give. For this tour, NB seems to have been posting the casting on the company website at the start of the week so it is worth keeping an eye out: http://northernballet.com/?q=madame-butterfly/casts

Links - Thursday, June 04 2015 Obituary – Dudley Williams, dancer: Sam Roberts, NY Times Review – New York City Ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New York: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Reviews – American Ballet Theatre, Giselle, New York: Mary Cargill, Xiomara Reyes farewell: Danceview Times Paloma Herrera farewell: Danceview Times Review – Sylvie Guillem, A Life in Progress; Royal Ballet, Afternoon of a Faun, In the Night, Song of the Earth, London: Ismene Brown, Spectator Review – Royal Ballet, Afternoon of a Faun, In the Night, Song of the Earth, London: GJ Dowler, Classical Source Feature – Can you ballet-dance to words? (Royal Ballet, Song of the Earth): Ismene Brown, Spectator Review – Scottish Ballet, A Streetcar Named Desire, Washington: Oksana Khadarina, DanceTabs Review – English National Ballet, Le Corsaire, Singapore: Pawit Mahasarinand, Singapore Nation Interview – Richard Alston: London Dance Reviews – Mark Morris Dance Group, Pacific, A Wooden Tree, Whelm, Festival Dance, Sydney: Jill Sykes, Sydney Morning Herald Martin Portus, Daily Review Review – Washington Ballet, Sleeping Beauty, Washington: Hilary Stroh, Bachtrack Review – Houston Ballet, Zodiac, Zvadebka, The Letter V, Houston: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Video Feature – Jimmy Orrante and Carrie West, BalletMet: Jackie Shafer, WOSU Preview – San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, SF: Allan Ulrich, SF Chronicle Review – Nic Green, Fatherland; Hannah Sullivan, Echo Beach, London: Judith Mackrell, Guardian Review – Jane Comfort, Altiplano; John Kinzel, Provision Provision, New York: Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal Review – The Deborah Zall Project, In the Company of Women, New York: Samantha Bancroft, Broadway World Review – VERVE (NSCD postgraduate company), quad bill, London: Neil Norman, Stage Video Feature – Robert Fairchild: Tanya Rivero, Wall Street Journal Feature – Bernhard Willhelm, Costume Designer for Cedar Lake: Austen Rosenfeld, Style

English National Ballet School - Royal Patronage and Summer Performances English National Ballet School is delighted to announce the patronage of HRH Princess Beatrice of York. The School is a world renowned specialist training centre for aspiring and highly talented young ballet dancers aged 16 to 19 based in central London. Her Royal Highness paid a private visit to the School last month. She watched first year students being put through their paces in class and chatted with students at length about their training and aspirations. Co-Director Anu Giri said, “It is a great honour for the School that Her Royal Highness has chosen to become our patron. The essence of our mission is to ensure talented young dancers from all over the world have the opportunity to train with us regardless of their ability to pay. With the Princess’ support we can secure much needed funds to subsidise tuition fees and provide scholarships for the students who need greater financial support’ These talented young dancers will be showcasing their skills at the School’s annual Summer Performances at the New Wimbledon Theatre in July. The programme features a blend of classical and contemporary works with choreography to highlight the versatility and breadth of our dancers. The programme will include four new commissions by Ricardo Amarante (ENBS graduate, Choroegrapher and former soloist with the Royal Ballet of Flanders), Jose Agudo (Akram Khan Dancer and Choreographic Assistant), Petal Miller-Ashmole (former Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet Principal), Renato Paroni(international choreographer and guest teacher) and culminating with Evening Songs by the highly acclaimed international choreographer Jiri Kylian. Samira Saidi, Director of Dance at English National Ballet School “Our Summer Performances 2015 is one of creativity and inspiration. A wealth of exciting commissions, plus the inclusion of Jiri Kylian’s ‘Evening Songs’ have allowed our students to further develop their extraordinary versatility, hone their classicism, explore their strengths and challenge their minds. I look forward to sharing their talent with you”. New Wimbledon Theatre Friday 3 July 7.30pm PRESS NIGHT Saturday 4 July 1pm & 7.30pm www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon 0844 8717 646 Notes to Editors English National Ballet School, official school of English National Ballet · Ricardo Amarante’s Burning Desire is a piece inspired by tango rhythms with a Latin American flavour for our 3rdyear students · Renato Peroni’s Extra-Vinsky explores Stravinsky’s concerto for piano and wind instruments again for our 3rd years · Jose Agudo’s reworking of KI, originally a solo he created for himself, to be danced by just men, creating an ensemble piece paying homage to the life of Genghis Kahn. Agudo’s work with Akram Khan has helped to influence his unique style, resulting in a powerful and moving dance piece demonstrating the strength of our graduating men · Petal Miller Ashmole’s École Classique, a ‘white’ classical ballet, showcasing our 1st and 2nd year students classism. Traditional costumes of both short and long tutu’s enhance the purity and classical style of this very charming work · Jiri Kylian’s Evening Songs. We were delighted and honoured to welcome into school Jeanne Solan, repetiteur of Jiri Kylian. One of the most striking aspects of Kylian’s work is its subtlety and refinement, allowing an opportunity for the audience and for our aspirant 1st year students, to immerse themselves in the aesthetic of one of the world's finest dance makers. · George Williamson’s Trice as well as the three winning choreographies created by our students for our annual choreographic competition. · A solo piece created by Kristen McNally for the Grand Final of the BBC Young Dancer for our 3rd year student, Archie Sullivan, will also be performed · We are the official School of English National Ballet with one third of the Company’s dancers having graduated from the School · We offer a 3 year diploma in Professional dance accredited by Trinity College, London · Our current student body of eighty comprises students from 18 countries including the Dominican Republic, South Africa, Australia, Spain, Italy and the USA · 55% of our current first year students are home grown British talent · We audition over 300 young dancers each year from all over the world and award places purely on talent · We are the only Dance specialist DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) school to consistently achieve Outstanding from OFSTED since inspections began in 2002 and we maintain a strong employment record

See you there Nicola! My naughty laptop booked for me while I wasn't looking!!

Video interview with Robert Fairchild in the Wall St Journal

Links - Wednesday, June 03 2015 Review – Royal Ballet, Afternoon of a Faun, In the Night, Song of the Earth, London: Clement Crisp, FT Review – New York City Ballet, Raymonda Variations, Morgen, New York Export: Opus Jazz, New York: Barnett Serchuk, Broadway World Review – American Ballet Theatre, La Bayadere, New York: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Reviews – American Ballet Theatre, Sleeping Beauty, New York: Robert Greskovic, Wall Street Journal Wesley Doucette, Broadway World Review – School of American Ballet, 2015 Workshop, New York: Sondra Forsyth, Broadway World Review – The DC Kirov Academy of Ballet, The Washington School of Ballet, The Washington Ballet Studio Company, various performances, Washington: George Jackson, Danceview Times Review – Diablo Ballet, Celebrated Masters, Walnut Creek: Ken Ludden, Huffington Post Review – Igor and Moreno, Idiot-Syncrasy; Robert Clark, Promises of Happiness, London: Sanjoy Roy, London Dance Feature – Film, Dance and Art Collide in 24 Frames Per Second Exhibition, Sydney: Andrew Taylor, Sydney Morning Herald Feature – Linda Celeste Sims (Alvin Ailey Co) and her pas de Cuisinart: Ligaya Mishan, NY Times

So sorry to hear this very sad news today. Sincere condolences to Charles Kennedy's family and friends.