Jan McNulty Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Links - Wednesday 01 December, 2021 Review - Ballet Icons Gala, London: Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International Review - Akram Khan Company, Outwitting the Devil, London: Maggie Foyer, Seeing Dance Review - Queensland Ballet, Dracula, Brisbane: Federica Caso, Arts Hub Review - Côté Dance, Touch, Toronto: Josephine Minhinnett, Fjord Review Review - Australian Dance Theatre, G, Adelaide: Paula Thompson, Arts Hub Review - Linda Austin, 3 Miles of Possible (The First Mile), Portland: Amy Leona Havin, Oregon Arts Watch Feature - Robert Battle on running Ailey: Brian Seibert, NY Times Feature - Sergei Polunin: Lyndsey Winship, Guardian Feature - Caleb Teicher: Philip Mayard, Bay Area Reporter Preview Feature - Raja Feather Kelly, Wednesday, New York: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Book Review - Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet in 2020: Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide Book Review - Judy Tyrus & Paul Novosel, Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, A Movement, A Celebration: Jessica Stewart, My Modern Met Essay - Jasper Johns on Merce Cunningham: Alastair Macaulay, Blog Dance Diary - November 2021, Australia: Michelle Potter, ... on dancing Nutcracker Corner… Review - Royal Danish Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), Copenhagen: Eva Kistrup, Danceview Times Review by a 1st time ballet-goer - Royal Ballet, The Nutcracker, London: Syraat Al Mustaqeem, Standard Video Preview - Alberta Ballet, The Nutcracker, Calgary: Staff, Global News Feature - Tchaikovsky (Nutcracker) at the Royal Opera House: Mark Ronan, The Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Links - Thursday 02 December, 2021 Feature - Stephen Page, retiring AD of Bangarra Dance Theatre: Steve Dow, Guardian News - Bangarra Dance Theatre announces new Artistic Director: Jo Listen, Limelight Magazine List - Best Dance of 2021: Gia Kourlas, Brian Seibert, Siobhan Burke, NY Times Review - Ballet Icons Gala, London: Jann Parry, DanceTabs Reviews - Akram Khan Company, Xenos, London: Louise Levene, FT Sophia Moss, The Upcoming Review - Scottish Dance Theatre, Amethyst, TuTuMucky, London: Josephine Leask, DanceTabs Review - Sydney Dance Company, New Breed 2021, Sydney: Claudia Lawson, Fjord Review Review - Botis Seva, BLKDOG, London: Stuart Sweeney, Critical Dance Review - María Bermúdez and Sonidos Guitanos, Flamenco! Fiesta de la Bulería Jerez, Los Angeles: Victoria Looseleaf, Fjord Review Streamed Review - Arthur Pita, The Little Match Girl: David Mead, Seeing Dance Streamed Review - Fuora Dance Project, Songs from the Other Side: Lorna Irvine, Fjord Review Preview - Kobborg/Polunin/Cojocaru, Romeo and Juliet, London: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Preview - Acosta Danza, 100% Cuban, London: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Preview - Dance Now! Miami, Stories for the Holidays, Miami: Orlando Taquechel, Miami Herald News - Dancers call for body image overhaul: Antonia O’Flaherty, ABC News Feature - James Whiteside, American Ballet Theatre talks about his favourite things: Brian Mastroianni, Penta Feature - December Dancewatch, Portland: Jamuna Chiarini, Oregon Arts Watch Feature - Lynne Page, choreographer: Kate Wyver, Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Links - Friday 03 December, 2021 Reviews - Kobborg/Polunin/Cojocaru, Romeo and Juliet, London: Donald Hutera, Times Lyndsey Winship, Guardian Emma Byrne, Standard Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Marianka Swain, Telegraph Review - Australian Ballet, Celebration Gala, Sydney: Valerie Lawson, DanceTabs Review - Twyla Tharp Company, Twyla Now, New York: Cecilia Whalen, Fjord Review Review - Sydney Dance Company, New Breed 2021, Sydney: Jill Sykes, Sydney Morning Herald Preview Feature - Natalia Osipova, Carmen, Edinburgh: Kelly Apter, Scotsman Streamed Reviews - Scottish Ballet, Starstruck: Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International Vikki Jane Vile, Broadway World Streaming News - Royal Ballet streams The Dante Project & Giselle: The Dante Project: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Giselle: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Video Feature - Megan Fairchild, New York City Ballet: Stephanie Simon, NY1 News - Washington Ballet announces 2022 winter/spring season: Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World Feature - Frances Rings, AD designate Bangarra Dance Theatre: Linda Morris, Sydney Morning Herald Video Report - Stephen Page stepping down as AD of Bangarra Dance Theatre: Staff, Guardian Feature - Joe Powell-Main, Ballet Cymru, a differently-abled dancer: Stephen Fairclough, BBC Feature - dani terrell, dance artist: Crystal Paul, Seattle Times Nutcracker Corner… Review - Royal Danish Ballet, The Nutcracker, Copenhagen: Ella Navarro, Copenhagen Post News Feature - With fewer performances and no ‘adorable little lambs’ The Nutcracker returns in person to local stages: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star Video Preview - Houston Ballet, The Nutcracker, Houston: Staff, Click 2 Houston Preview - Tulsa Ballet, The Nutcracker, Tulsa: Lani Hansen, MVSKOKE Media News - Chocolate Ballerina Company makes history with Philly’s first all-black Nutcracker, Philadelphia: Hannah Kanik, Philly Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Links - Saturday 04 December, 2021 Review - Kobborg/Polunin/Cojocaru, Romeo and Juliet, London: Louise Levene, FT Reviews - Akram Khan Company, Xenos, London: Graham Watts, Bachtrack Rachel Nouchi, British Theatre Guide Review - Big Dance Theatre, The Mood Room, New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Review - Cheryl Lavagnino Dance, Tales of Hopper (excerpts), Mythologies, New York: Jerry Hochman, Critical Dance Streamed Review - Scottish Ballet, Starstruck: Jenny Gilbert, Arts Desk Feature - Notable Dance Books of 2021: Wendy Perron, Blog Feature - Leanne Benjamin: Michelle Gately, ABC Feature - Mothers of Reinvention: The Lab pivots as studios close: Margaret Fuhrer, NY Times Nutcracker Corner… Review - Scottish Ballet, The Nutcracker, Edinburgh: Mark Monahan, Telegraph Feature - Scottish Ballet revises The Nutcracker to address racism: Pauline McLean, BBC and similar: David Pollock, Times Preview Feature - Milwaukee Ballet, The Nutcracker, Milwaukee: John Schneider, Shepherd Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Links – Sunday 5 December Reviews – Polunin Ink, Romeo & Juliet (Kobborg), London: Graham Watts, DanceTabs Vera Liber, BTG Review – Akram Khan Company, Xenos, London: Maggie Foyer, SeeingDance Review – Scottish Dance Theatre, Amethyst, TuTuMucky; Akram Khan, Outwitting the Devil, London: Sara Veale, Spectator Review – Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, Tales of Hopper, Mythologies, New York: Leigh Witchel, dancelog.nyc Review – Holly Durant, Alter Edith, Melbourne: Andrew Fuhrmann, The Age Feature - Ralph Escamillan dances with memories of youthful joy: Carlito Pablo, Straight.com No Nuts but apparently Marianela Nuñez is interviewed here: Sunday Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Links – Monday 6 December Reviews – Polunin Ink, Romeo & Juliet (Kobborg), London: Sarah Crompton, Observer Reviews - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Holding Space, For Four, Revelations, Lazarus, New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Gia Kourlas, NY Times (3 shows) Review – Parsons Dance, Mixed 6-Bill, New York: Jerry Hochman, Critical Dance Review – BodyVox, Serious Cupcakes Mixed Bill, Portland: Bennett Campbell Ferguson, Oregon Artswatch Stream Review - Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, 13 Tongues: David Mead, SeeingDance A wee bag o’ Nuts: Review – Scottish Ballet, The Nutcracker (Darrell), Edinburgh: Graeme Strachan, BTG Reviews – Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker (Wheeldon), Chicago: Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune Nancy Malitz, Chicago Sun-Times Preview – Hong Kong Ballet, The Nutcracker (Webre): Natasha Rogai, SCMP Preview – Les Grands Ballets’ Nutcracker leaps back with brand new scenes and some new seams: Jim Burke, Montreal Gazette Video Preview – New York City Ballet, Nutcracker: Staff, NBC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Links – Tuesday 7 December Review – A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth, Stanford: Janice Berman, SF Classical Voice Review – Australian Dance Theatre, G (Giselle deconstructed), Adelaide: Maggie Tonkin, Dance Australia Review – Sydney Dance Company, New Breed – Quad Bill, Sydney: Geraldine Higginson, Dance Australia News - Sydney Dance Company announces its 2022 season: Deborah Jones, Limelight Feature - A ‘daunting task’: How choreographer Justin Peck created dances for Spielberg’s West Side Story: Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times Stream Review – Royal Ballet, Giselle: Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard Feature - Best of dance 2021: Paul Taylor, Ramaswamy, Jacob Jonas: Sarah L Kaufman, Washington Post Stream Review – Sun Shier Dance Theatre, New Creation Exhibition – 6-Bill: David Mead, SeeingDance News - Northern Ballet Winter Digital Season: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper News - Mark Bruce Company, Phantoms triple bill: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Book Review - Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina, by Georgina Pazcoguin: Claudia Bauer, DanceTabs Today’s Sugar Plums: Archive Essay – New York City Ballet’s Balanchine Nutcracker: Clive Barnes, Playbill Reviews – Scottish Ballet, The Nutcracker (Darrell), Edinburgh: Mary Brennan, Glasgow Herald Dominic Corr, Reviews Hub News - Scottish Ballet rejects censorship claims over changes to The Nutcracker: Brian Ferguson, Scotsman Review - Kansas City Ballet, The Nutcracker (Carney), Kansas City: Hilary Stroh, Bachtrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Links – Wednesday 8 December Review – Paris Opera Ballet, Rite of Spring (Brun), Afternoon of a Faun (Eyal), Rhapsody, Paris: Laura Cappelle, Financial Times Feature – Marianela Núñez, Royal Ballet Principal: Sarah Crompton, The Observer Feature – Natalia Osipova and Didy Veldman’s Carmen: Lucy Ribchester, The List Gallery - First look at Tamara Rojo's Raymonda for English National Ballet: Graham Spicer, Gramilano Review – Lia Rodrigues & Colleagues, Métropole, O Banquete, Encantadol, Paris: Laura Cappelle, Financial Times Features: Australian Ballet returns in December 2021 for Celebration Gala: Nick Miller, The Age Australian Ballet mixes fresh and favourites: Tony Magnusson, AAP via Mandurah Mail Review – Locreado Dance Company, Arkiteknicians, Sydney: Candide McDonald, Dance Australia Interview – Hervé Koubi, Choreographer: Graham Spicer, Gramilano Review – 2021 Czech Dance Platform, Prague: Yasen Vasiliev, SeeingDance Feature - Dynamite West Side Story reboot shows how musicals really make their mark on the big screen: David Benedict, The Stage Today’s Sugar Plums: Review – Scottish Ballet, The Nutcracker (Darrell), Edinburgh: Thom Dibdin, The Stage (Editorial: Scotsman) Feature - Philadelphia Ballet presents Balanchine’s The Nutcracker: Camille Bacon-Smith, Broad Street Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Links – Thursday 9 December Obituaries – Marjorie Tallchief, Dancer: Norman Lebrecht, Slipped Disc Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman Feature - Tears of a Ballet Mum – Sabine Naghdi on her ballerina daughter, Yasmine: Graham Spicer, Gramilano News Feature - Rosie Kay: I resigned from my own dance company after I was accused of transphobia: Janice Turner, The Times News - Arlene Shuler to Step Down as President of New York City Center; Roslyn Sulcas, NY Times Preview – Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, Sagittarius, Meet Capricorn, Toronto: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star Preview – Livona Ellis & Rebecca Matgolick, Fortress, 4 Solos, Vancouver: Charlie Smith, Straight.com Review – Lucy Guerin Inc, Pieces (4 choreographers), Newport: Andrew Fuhrmann, Sydney Morning Herald In today’s Nut bag: Review – New York City Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), New York: Ivy Lin, Bachtrack Photo Diary – Tiler Peck and NYCB’s Nutcracker: Adam Rathe, Town & Country Feature - Cue the mice, Philadelphia Ballet’s Nutcracker is back: Ellen Dunkel, Philadelphia Inquirer Review – Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker (Wheeldon), Chicago: Hugh Iglarsh, New City Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Links – Friday 10 December Review - Akram Khan Company, Xenos, London: Josephine Leask, DanceTabs Review – Twyla Tharp & Guests, Twyla Now, New York: Leigh Witchel, dancelog.nyc Review – Estonian National Ballet, Louis XIV – The Sun King, Tallinn: Stuart Sweeney, Critical Dance Film Review - Joy Womack: The White Swan: Ben Kenigsberg, NY Times Film Review – Ballo Arthur Pita, The Little Match Girl: Helen Tope, Reviews Hub Feature - Frances Rings: A new direction for Bangarra Dance Theatre: Michelle Potter, ... on dancing News – Vancouver: More returns to live performance: Charlie Smith, Straight.com Something for Man City fans: Classic highlights: The Ballet on Ice: MCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Links – Saturday 11 December Feature - Tamara Rojo: ‘No passive ballerina roles — I like meat and a backstory’: Debra Craine, The Times Feature - Ailey’s new Secret Weapon: The heroically unmannered James Gilmer: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Feature - Hong Kong Ballet’s Ye Feifei: Kate Whitehead, SCMP Review – Australian Ballet, Gala Celebration, Melbourne: Andrew Fuhrmann, The Age Review – Queensland Ballet, Dracula (Pastor), Brisbane: Madelyn Coupe, Fjord Review Stream Review - AXIS Dance Company, Roots Above Ground: Claudia Bauer, DanceTabs Review – Akram Khan, Chotto Xenos, London: Maggie Foyer, SeeingDance News - La Scala cancels the opening of its ballet season for Covid: Graham Spicer, Gramilano News - Royal Ballet School welcomes International Artistic Manager Iain Mackay: Staff, London Post Preview – BalletBoyz, Deluxe 2022, London: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Essay - Studying the male role in Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun: Afshin Mofid remembers: Alastair Macaulay, Blog Essay - The Fascist Turn and Dance: Tanya Jayani Fernando, Brooklyn Rail Feature - So You Think You Can’t Dance? Christopher Atamian, Brooklyn Rail In today’s Nutbag: Review – New York City Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), New York: Jerry Hochman, Critical Dance Review – Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), Seattle: Dean Speer, Critical Dance Gallery – National Ballet of Canada in rehearsal: Staff, CBC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Links - Sunday 12 December, 2021 Review - Deutsche Oper Berlin, Don Quixote, Berlin: Vikki Jane Vile, Broadway World Review - Johan Kobborg/Sergei Polunin/Alina Cojocaru, Romeo and Juliet, London: Deborah Weiss, Dance For You Magazine Feature - Dana Stephensen, Australian Ballet: Genevieve Quigley, The Age Preview - Sarasota Ballet, Giselle, Sarasota: Susan L Rife, Sarasota Herald Tribune Streamed Review - T.H.E. Dance Company, Seeing_ through the eyes of impermanence: David Mead, Seeing Dance Feature - Justin Peck talks about Spielberg’s new West Side Story: Sarah L Kaufman, Washington Post News - Rosie Kay: dancers write open letter to choreographer after gender row: Katie Razzall, BBC News News - La Scala delays ballet season opener due to Covid outbreak: Staff, Euronews via AP Preview Feature - Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, Wintersong mixed programme, Toronto: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star Preview - Dudendance, Alien Species, on tour in Scotland: Brian Ferguson, Scotsman Essay - Is Queen Anne the only royal personage for whom a choreographed dance exists in notation?: Alastair Macaulay, Blog Report - Global Ballet Leadership Report: Staff, Dance Data Project Feature - Dame Darcey Bussell & Dawn French reminisce over Vicar of Dibley ballet sketch: Naomi Clarke & Sophie Goodall, Wales Online Nutcracker Corner… Review - New York City Ballet, The Nutcracker, New York: Faye Arthurs, Fjord Review Review - Philadelphia Ballet, The Nutcracker, Philadelphia: Ellen Dunkel, Philadelphia Inquirer Review - BalletMet, The Nutcracker, Columbus: Margaret Quake, Columbus Dispatch Review - Milwaukee Ballet, The Nutcracker, Milwaukee: Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Video Report - Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker returns: Staff, Fox5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Links - Monday 13 December, 2021 Obituary - Marjorie Tallchief, dancer: Anna Kisselgoff, NY Times Feature - Matthew Bourne: Tim Adams, Guardian Review - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Jamar Roberts farewell (mixed programme), New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Comment - Not a moment too soon, this was the year that ballet ‘woke up’: Mark Monahan, Telegraph News - Singapore Dance Theatre changes its name to Singapore Ballet: Dewi Nurjuwita, Time Out Singapore Review - Luminario Ballet, Hard as a Rock mixed programme, Hollywood: Valerie Jean Miller, Broadway World Streamed Review - Meredith Monk, Indra’s Net: Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal / Dance Beat Nutcracker Corner: Review - Scottish Ballet, The Nutcracker, Edinburgh: Simon Thompson, Seen and Heard International Preview - Tony Williams, The Urban Nutcracker, Boston: Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald Preview Feature - Golden State Ballet, The Nutcracker, San Diego: Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union Tribune Feature - Phillip Velinov and Natalia Ashikhmina, Louisville Ballet talk Nutcracker and Christmas: Maggie Menderski, Miami Herald via AP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 Links - Tuesday 14 December, 2021 Obituaries: Galina Samsova, dancer, director: Alastair Macaulay, Blog Tom Merrifield, dancer, sculptor: Staff, Telegraph Nai-Ni Chen, dancer, choreographer: Neil Genzlinger, NY Times Blog Post - Whatever age you are, there are nerves, but it’s good to have nerves: Erina Takahashi, Telegraph Review - Ballett Zürich, Leonce and Lena, Zürich: Sarah Batschelet, Bachtrack Review - Teać Damsa/Michael Keegan-Dolan, MÁM, Madrid: Cristina de Lucas, Bachtrack Review - Beyond Dance Theatre, Remnants, Hong Kong: Enid Tsui, South China Morning Post List - The best (and worst) dance of 2021: Debra Craine, Times News - Boston Ballet announces Joan Boada as new Associate Director of Boston Ballet ll: Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World Live & Streamed Review - Maya Kulkarni & Kaustavi Sarkar, Woman with a Parrot, New York: Karen Greenspan, DanceTabs Nutcracker Corner… Review New York City Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), New York: Jocelyn Noveck, The Intelligencer Remove - Hong Kong Ballet, The Nutcracker, Hong Kong: Kevin Ng, HK Economic Journal Review - Alberta Ballet, The Nutcracker, Calgary: Stephan Bonfield, Calgary Herald Review - Milwaukee Ballet, The Nutcracker, Milwaukee: John Schneider, Shepherd Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 Links - Wednesday 15 December, 2021 Nutcracker Corner… Reviews - San Francisco Ballet, The Nutcracker, San Francisco: Paul Parish, Bay Area Reporter (includes short review of Mark Morris Dance Group) Heather Desaulniers, DanceTabs Terez Rose, Bachtrack Charles Lewis lll, 48 Hills Reviews - American Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker, Costa Mesa: Russell Tom, Socal Thrills Dyanne Weiss, Liberty Voice Review - Hong Kong Ballet, The Nutcracker, Hong Kong: Natasha Rogai, South China Morning Post Review - Milwaukee Ballet, The Nutcracker, Milwaukee: Lauren Warnecke, Milwaukee Magazine Review - Ballet Theatre of Maryland, The Nutcracker, Annapolis: Charles Green, DC Metro Theater Arts And the rest... Feature - Matthew Bourne: Virginia Blackburn, Express Feature - Peter Anastos (a founding member) returns to The Trocks for Nightcrawlers: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Feature - Dance Theatre of Harlem visits Motown Museum in Detroit ahead of premiere of Higher Ground: Maureen Feighan, Detroit News News - Jacob’s Pillow announces reopening of Ted Shawn Theatre: Jennifer Huberdeau, Berkshire Eagle News - Johar Mosaval, dance, awarded DMus by University of Cape Town: Okhule Halt, IOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Links - Thursday 16 December, 2021 Audio Feature - Megan Fairchild, New York City Ballet: Lynn Ware Peak & Pete Stoughton, kpcw Feature - Lifting the barre: how the Australian Ballet got its breath back: John Bailey, The Age Review - Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Le Lac des Cygnes (Swan Lake Act 2), Swan Lake Pas de Trois, Nightcrawlers, The Dying Swan, Valpurgeyeva Noch (Walpurgisnacht), New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Review - Ballet BC, GARDEN, The Statement, Bedroom Folk, Ottawa: Sheenagh Pietrobruno, Critical Dance List - Dance highlights for 2022, London: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Preview Featurette - Royal Ballet, Like Water for Chocolate, London: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Interview - Judy Tyrus and Paul Novosel authors of Dance Theatre of Harlem…: Jessica Stewart, My Modern Met Feature - The ballet ‘saviours’ waiting in the wings: Staff, France 24 via AFP News - Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Academy of Dance join up to inspire young dancers: Georgia Snow, Stage Book Feature - The Ballerinas, A Novel: Rachel Kapelke-Dale, Literary Hub Feature - Fanny Soriano, AD Compagnie Libertivore: Brian Seibert, NY Times Nutcracker Corner… Feature - The Nutcracker wasn’t always considered quite such a box of delights: Louise Levene, Spectator Interview - Tiler Peck, New York City Ballet, talks about performing Dewdrop in The Nutcracker: Staff, Broadway World Preview - Boston Ballet, The Nutcracker, Boston: Ryan Noel, BU News Service Review - Houston Ballet, The Nutcracker, Houston: Comfort Katchy: Broadway World Video Preview - Oakland Ballet, The Nutcracker, Oakland: Kristen Sze, ABC7 News Gallery - Brooklyn Ballet, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, New York: Stephen Johnson, NY Amsterdam News Feature - Goh Ballet Film takes viewers behind the scenes of The Nutcracker: Charlie Smith, Straight Feature - The Nutcracker is a Schultz family tradition: Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union Tribune Feature - Smuin Contemporary Ballet has a Nutcracker LGBTQ+ performance: Staff, SF Bay Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Links - Friday 17 December, 2021 Nuts galore… Reviews - Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Nutcracker!, London: Ismene Brown, Arts Desk Lyndsey Winship, Guardian Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Isaac Ouro-Gnao, Stage Theo Bosanquet, What's On Stage Review - San Francisco Ballet, The Nutcracker, San Francisco: Jim Munson, Broadway World Review - Queensland Ballet, The Nutcracker, Brisbane: Olivia Stewart, Limelight Feature - This year’s bespoke Nutcracker at New York City Ballet: Julia Jacobs, NY Times Cinema Review - Royal Ballet, The Nutcracker: Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International Video Preview - Kurtis Blow, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Newark & New Brunswick: Staff, Bronx News 12 And the rest… Review - Philadanco!, Fast forward … unique voices, Philadelphia: Merilyn Jackson, Fjord Review Review - Laura Peterson Choreography, Interglacial, New York: Candice Thompson, Fjord Review Streamed Review - Unitec Dance Showcase MMXXl: Val Smith, NZ Theatreview News - School of American Ballet appoints new leaders: Gia Kourlas, NY Times News - American Ballet Theater plans a return to the Met Opera stage: Javier C Hernández, NY Times News - Royal New Zealand Ballet to present Venus Rising mixed programme in February 2022: Stephi Wild, Broadway World Feature - Ariel McCarty, Colorado Ballet: Staff, Pointe Magazine News - Orlando Ballet names Jorden Morris as AD: Brendan O’Connor, Bungalower Feature - Why the Congolese rumba, recognised by Unesco, is special: Staff, South China Morning Post via AFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 Links - Saturday 18 December, 2021 Obituary - Marjorie Tallchief, dancer: Staff, Times Feature - David Hallberg, AD Australian Ballet: Kate Holden, The Saturday Paper Review - Australian Ballet, Celebration Gala, Melbourne: Gracia Baby, Fjord Review Review - Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Swan Lake Act II, Valpurgeyeva Noch (Walspurghisnacht), Nightcrawlers, New York: Cindy Sibilsky, Broadway World Review - Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia and others, an evening of tap, New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Rehearsal Gallery - Royal Ballet (Naghdi/Ball), Giselle, London: Dasa Wharton, Gramilano News - The Joyce Theatre Spring 2022 season: Marina Harss, NY Times Streamed Review - Sun-Shier Dance Theatre, In Time You Will: David Mead, Seeing Dance Feature - Ballet Theatre Malaysia, Malaysia’s first professional ballet company: Tan Gim Ean, Options (The Edge) Feature - The jig is up for China’s dancing grannies under new noise pollution law: Lily Kuo, Washington Post Featurette - Barbara Peters - the 83yo ballet teacher: Caroline Howley, Yorkshire Post Nuts Galore… Reviews - English National Ballet, The Nutcracker, London: Debra Craine, Times Graham Watts, Bachtrack Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper Rachel Elderkin, Stage Aliya Al Hassan, Broadway World Reviews - Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Nutcracker!, London: Debra Craine, Times David Jays, Standard Mark Monahan, Telegraph Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide David Guest, Reviews Hub Review - American Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker, Costa Mesa: John Nguyen, Nerd Reactor Video Preview - Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker, Chicago: Vince Gerasole, CBS Local Chicago Streaming News - Joburg Ballet to stream The Nutcracker: Staff, IOL Blog - Visions of Sugar Plum Fairies and past lives: Elinor Hitt, Oprah Daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Links – Sunday 19 December Review – Sarasota Ballet, Giselle, Saratoga: Carrie Seidman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune News - A year of Premieres in 2022 for Scottish Ballet: John Preece, Edinburgh Reporter Review – Philadanco! Fast Forward – Mixed Bill, Philadelphia: Camille Bacon-Smith, Broad Street Review Review - Bijayini Satpathy, Abhipsaa - A Seeking, Durham, NC: Karen Greenspan, DanceTabs Review – Geraldcaseldance, Not About Race Dance, San Francisco: Rachel Howard, Fjord Review Review - Stephen Petronio Company, Petronio Punk Picks and Other Delights, New York: Leigh Witchel, dancelog.nyc Sunday’s Nuts: Review - English National Ballet, The Nutcracker, London: David Mead, SeeingDance Reviews – Matthew Bourne/New Adventures, Nutcracker! London: Lynette Halewood, DanceTabs Rosemary Waugh, The i News - Northern Ballet holds pop-up performances at Leeds school: Staff, BBC News Preview – Chocolate Ballerina Company, The Nutcracker: Dipped in Chocolate, Philadelphia: Camille Bacon-Smith, Broad Street Review Film - Goh Ballet takes viewers behind scenes of Nutcracker: Charlie Smith, Straight.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Links – Monday 20 December Review - Mark Morris Dance Group, Water, Jenn and Spencer, Dancing Honeymoon, V, Berkeley: Heather Desaulniers, DanceTabs Reviews – Natalia Osipova/Didy Veldman & Company, Carmen, Edinburgh: Allan Radcliffe, The Times Mark Brown, Telegraph Review – Australian Tap Dance Company, The Tap Effect, Sydney: Jill Sykes, Sydney Morning Herald Lengthy Gallery - First look at La Scala's new Bayadère: Graham Spicer, Gramilano A small Nut bag: Reviews – Matthew Bourne/New Adventures, Nutcracker! London: Sarah Crompton, The Observer (+ mentions BalletBoyz film Rumpelstilzchen) David Jays, Evening Standard Gerald Dowler, Classical Source Good News - Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy cheer Nutcracker ballet: Lucas Robinson, Military Times Feature - How long it takes to build costumes for Cincinnati Ballet’s Nutcracker: Kathrine Nero, Cincinnati Enquirer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Links – Tuesday 21 December Review – Natalia Osipova/Didy Veldman & Company, Carmen, Edinburgh: Kelly Apter, Scotsman Review – Sarasota Ballet, Giselle, Sarasota: Sara Rachon, Your Observer Review – Protein Dance, The Little Prince, London: Jane Darcy, Reviews Hub Report – National Ballet of China, Onegin, Beijing: Staff, Global Times -- Gallery: China Daily Stream Review - An evening of tap with Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia & Guests, New York: David Mead, SeeingDance Report/Interview – Faye Driscoll, Come On In, Portland: Amy Leona Havin, Oregon Artswatch Royal Opera House News: New Ballet and Opera Streams, Gramilano 1 Performance Cancellations, Gramilano 2 And on the Nut Front: Reviews – English National Ballet, The Nutcracker, London: Peter Salter, Daily Express Rosemary Waugh, The i News - Cairo Opera Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker in Cairo from December 26-30: Staff, Egypt Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Links – Wednesday 22 December On the Nut Front: Essay – Royal Ballet & English National Ballet, The Nutcracker, London: Alastair Macaulay, Blog Review – San Francisco Ballet, The Nutcracker (Tomasson), San Francisco: Maya Thompson, Daily Californian Review – Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), Seattle: Sondra Forsyth, BWW Dance Cancellations: New York City Ballet (and others): Laura Zornosa, NY Times Scottish Ballet, Edinburgh: Liam Rudden, Edinburgh Evening News Meanwhile, elsewhere: Feature – Few Black dancers take the stage – the ones who do open doors: Naomi Ludlow, USA Today Book – Tears of a Ballet Mum by Sabine Naghdi: April Deocariza, Pointe Magazine Film – BalletBoyz, Rumpelstilzchen: Emily May, The Stage Stream Review - The 16th World Ballet Festival, Tokyo, Programme A: David Mead, SeeingDance Feature - New Zealand Dance Highlights 2021: Jennifer Shennan, ... on dancing News – Cape Town City Ballet, A Christmas Carol, New Dates Announced: A A Cristi, BWW South Africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Links – Thursday 23 December Obituary – Galina Samsova, Dancer: Staff, Telegraph Feature - Stepping into Petipa’s shoes: Tamara Rojo on creating a Raymonda for the 21st century: Mark Pullinger, Bachtrack Review - Sarasota Ballet, Giselle, Sarasota: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Feature - Chyrstyn Fentroy promoted to Principal at Boston Ballet: Brian Seibert, NY Times Brittany Bowker, Boston Globe Documentary – Ailey (Dir: Jamila Wignot): Laura Cappelle, Financial Times Review – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jamar Roberts’ Final Performance, New York: Faye Arthurs, Fjord Review Review – Parsons Dance, Past Tense, Balance of Power, On the Other Side, The Road, New York: Leigh Witchel, dancelog.nyc Stream Review – The 16th World Ballet Festival, Tokyo, Programme B: David Mead, SeeingDance On the Nut Front: Review – Matthew Bourne/New Adventures, Nutcracker! London: Graham Watts, Bachtrack Reviews – English National Ballet, The Nutcracker (Eagling), London: Bruce Marriott, DanceTabs Joy Sable, Jewish Chronicle Stream Review – Boston Ballet, The Gift (reinterpreting Nutcracker): Ilena Peng, Fjord Review Review – Miami City Ballet, The Nutcracker (Balanchine), Ft Lauderdale: Sean Arwin, Miami Herald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Links – Friday 24 December Feature - Brigitte Lefèvre, Ballet’s disciplined rebel, takes her next steps: Roslyn Sulcas, NY Times Feature – Rishan Benjamin, Scottish Ballet: Elaine Livingstone, Glasgow Live Feature - Sean Bennett is San Francisco Ballet Corps’ only native son: Garth Grimball, SF Examiner Feature – Harrison Coll joins The Jets: Marina Harss, Fjord Review Review – Protein Dance, The Little Prince, London: Maggie Foyer, SeeingDance Today’s Nuts: Feature - The Nutcracker wasn’t always considered quite such a box of delights: Louise Levene, Spectator Feature - The genius of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker score: Richard Bratby, Spectator Review – English National Ballet, The Nutcracker (Eagling), London: Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard News - New character takes racist imagery out of Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker: Grace Madigan, KNKX Radio Cancellations – Joffrey Ballet: CBS Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Links – Saturday 25 December Opinion - What is ‘West Side Story’ without Jerome Robbins? Chatty: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Feature - Dance Memories of 2021 – London: Lynette Halewood, DanceTabs Review – Cannes Festival de Danse: Valentina Bonelli, Fjord Review Feature - Peter London Dance explores pandemic issues in new Miami work: Sean Erwin, Miami Herald Feature - Helen Walkley's memoir of her lost brother John puts us all in the same room: Steve Newton, Straight.com Not-to-be-missed Cartoon – Anton Dyakov’s Boxballet: Valeria Paikova, RBTH News - Birmingham Royal Ballet wants to celebrate former students for 25th anniversary: Staff, BBC News Rehashed news - Art World sees world first with Ballet NFTs: Pavan Lall, Money Control And, clearly in festive mood: Escape your comfort zone: I only dance when drunk or alone. Can I face my fears and shimmy sober? Sam Wollaston, Guardian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Links - Sunday 26 December, 2021 Youtube Film - American Ballet Theatre perform at the Whitehouse for the holidays: Feature - Roxey Ballet bounces back after Hurricane Ida destroyed its facilities: Kyra Laubacher, Pointe Magazine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 Links - Monday 27 December, 2021 Feature - Xander Parish, Mariinsky Ballet: Diana Magnay, Sky News Preview List - Dance, UK: Lyndsey Winship, Guardian (scroll down) Gallery - Royal Ballet, The Nutcracker, London: Foteini Christofilopoulou, DanceTabs Feature - The year in dance 2021, Australia: Andrew Fuhrmann, The Age Feature - Dance - 5 favourite things from 2021, San Diego: Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union Tribune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Links - Tuesday 28 December, 2021 Lists: - Best Dance of 2021: London: Sarah Crompton, Guardian New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Feature - The Nutcracker’s hidden political agenda: Richard Gowan, World Politics Review News - Royal New Zealand Ballet to perform Swan Lake in 2022: Stephi Wild, Broadway World Cartoon - “The Mice always do The Nutcracker at this time of year”: Ellis Rosen, New Yorker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Links - Wednesday 29 December, 2021 Obituary - Galina Samsova, dancer, director: Alasdair Steven, Herald Scotland Q&A - Li Cunxin, AD Queensland Ballet: Cloe Read, Brisbane Times Streamed Review - Royal Ballet, The Dante Project: Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International News - New York City Ballet cancels remaining Nutcracker performances: Staff, NBC New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Links - Thursday 30 December, 2021 Video Report - San Francisco Ballet returns to the live stage: Sharon Chin, Yahoo News via KPIX Lists - Best dance of 2021: Australia: Michelle Potter, ... on dancing London & Scotland: Jenny Gilbert, Arts Desk Video Feature - The six sides of Merce Cunningham: Walker Art Center, Aeon Feature - The top 8 stories from 2021: Staff, Dance Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Links - Friday 31 December, 2021 Late Review - Royal Ballet, The Dante Project, London: Randy Boyagoda, America Magazine Preview - The year ahead in Melbourne: Catherine Lambert, The Age Preview Feature - Les Ballets Trockadero, New York: Zita Allen, Amsterdam News Dance Diary - December 2021: Michelle Potter, ... on dancing Feature - 2021: A year of dance, up in the air, Portland: Jamuna Chiarini, Oregon Arts Watch DVD News - Joy Womack: The White Swan release dates announced: Michael Major, Broadway World Feature - Belly dance is being hidden in Egypt: Edmund Bower, Guardian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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