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Beatrice Parma, Miki Mizutani, Max Maslen and Carlos Acosta in The Moor’s Pavane © Helen Maybanks
By , 5 August 2026
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Beatrice Parma, Miki Mizutani, Max Maslen and Carlos Acosta in The Moor’s Pavane © Helen Maybanks
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London
5 Aug 2026
On top form: Carlos Acosta’s Myths and Modern Masters in London
By Amanda Jennings
English National Ballet in Kenneth MacMillan’s Sleeping Beauty © Photography by ASH
By , 25 June 2026
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English National Ballet in Kenneth MacMillan’s Sleeping Beauty © Photography by ASH
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London
25 Jun 2026
English National Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty: mixed results at the RAH
By Amanda Jennings
The Royal Ballet School in Ninette de Valois’ The Arts of the Theatre © THe Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Rachel Cherry
By , 18 June 2026
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The Royal Ballet School in Ninette de Valois’ The Arts of the Theatre © THe Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Rachel Cherry
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London
18 Jun 2026
Royal Ballet School, School of American Ballet: the future is bright
By Amanda Jennings
Archie Sherman and Noah Benzie-Drayton in Staves © 2026 Foteini Christofilopoulou
By , 16 April 2026
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Archie Sherman and Noah Benzie-Drayton in Staves © 2026 Foteini Christofilopoulou
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London
16 Apr 2026
International Draft Works at the Linbury brought much to delight
By Amanda Jennings
Lex Ishimoto in William Forsythe's The Barre Project Blake Works II © Christopher Duggan
By , 12 March 2026
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Lex Ishimoto in William Forsythe's The Barre Project Blake Works II © Christopher Duggan
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London
12 Mar 2026
Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends: bubbling over with passion
By Amanda Jennings
Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Black Swan pas de deux © Jack Devant
By , 15 February 2026
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Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Black Swan pas de deux © Jack Devant
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London
15 Feb 2026
Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala offered a roster of star dancers
By Amanda Jennings
Marianela Núñez as Giselle in Sir Peter Wright's Giselle © 2026 Helen Maybanks
By , 14 February 2026
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Marianela Núñez as Giselle in Sir Peter Wright's Giselle © 2026 Helen Maybanks
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London
14 Feb 2026
The RB: Peter Wright’s Giselle is as near perfection as you can get
By Amanda Jennings
Viola Pantuso as Clara in Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker © ROH 2023, Andrej Uspenski
By , 22 November 2025
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Viola Pantuso as Clara in Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker © ROH 2023, Andrej Uspenski
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London
22 Nov 2025
The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker: exceptional performances
By Amanda Jennings
Fumi Kaneko with The Royal Ballet in George Balanchine's Serenade © 2025 Tristram Kenton
By , 14 November 2025
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Fumi Kaneko with The Royal Ballet in George Balanchine's Serenade © 2025 Tristram Kenton
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London
14 Nov 2025
The Royal Ballet in Perspectives: a diverse and challenging triple
By Amanda Jennings
Vadim Muntagirov as Colas in Ashton's La Fille mal gardée © 2025 Alice Pennefather
By , 18 October 2025
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Vadim Muntagirov as Colas in Ashton's La Fille mal gardée © 2025 Alice Pennefather
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London
18 Oct 2025
Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée: the most joyous of ballets
By Amanda Jennings
Rebecca Myles Stewart's In Ascendance © Ian Hippolyte
By , 6 October 2025
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Rebecca Myles Stewart's In Ascendance © Ian Hippolyte
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London
6 Oct 2025
Black History Month Draft Works: intriguing mix of ideas and styles
By Amanda Jennings
Francesca Hayward as Tita and Marcelino Sambé as Pedro in Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate © Foteini Christofilopoulou
By , 1 October 2025
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Francesca Hayward as Tita and Marcelino Sambé as Pedro in Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate © Foteini Christofilopoulou
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London
1 Oct 2025
The Royal Ballet’s Like Water for Chocolate is sumptuous but complex
By Amanda Jennings
Jimin Kim and Alejandro Virelles in Balanchine's Haieff Divertimento with London City Ballet © Photography by ASH
By , 13 September 2025
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Jimin Kim and Alejandro Virelles in Balanchine's Haieff Divertimento with London City Ballet © Photography by ASH
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London
13 Sept 2025
London City Ballet’s Momentum: a scintillating mix of old and new
By Amanda Jennings
Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov in George Balanchine's Apollo © Deborah Jaffe
By , 10 September 2025
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Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov in George Balanchine's Apollo © Deborah Jaffe
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London
10 Sept 2025
Ballet Nights – Bound in Motion: another eclectic mix of excellence
By Amanda Jennings
Viola Pantuso of The Royal Ballet in Flames of Paris © The LK Studio
By , 26 June 2025
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Viola Pantuso of The Royal Ballet in Flames of Paris © The LK Studio
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London
26 Jun 2025
Gala De Danza in London: a gathering of star quality in many genres
By Amanda Jennings
Upper School students in Sweet Morning Blooms by Jessica Lang © Photography by ASH
By , 24 June 2025
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Upper School students in Sweet Morning Blooms by Jessica Lang © Photography by ASH
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London
24 Jun 2025
Royal Ballet School, Next Generation: championing young choreographers
By Amanda Jennings
Anna Rose O'Sullivan and William Bracewell in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland © Andrej Uspenski/RBO
By , 13 June 2025
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Anna Rose O'Sullivan and William Bracewell in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland © Andrej Uspenski/RBO
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London
13 Jun 2025
Wheeldon’s Alice: The Royal Ballet shines in a vehicle of excellence
By Amanda Jennings
New Adventures in Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell © Johan Persson
By , 12 June 2025
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New Adventures in Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell © Johan Persson
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London
12 Jun 2025
Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell: emotionally compelling
By Amanda Jennings
Birthday Variations by Gerald Arpino, featuring Sooha Park and Max Barker © Emma Zordan
By , 10 June 2025
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Birthday Variations by Gerald Arpino, featuring Sooha Park and Max Barker © Emma Zordan
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London
10 Jun 2025
ABT Studio Company: high technical standards and unfailingly charming
By Amanda Jennings
Eyal Dadon rehearses with Czech National Ballet © Serghei Gherciu
By , 17 April 2025
Eyal Dadon rehearses with Czech National Ballet © Serghei Gherciu
17 Apr 2025
All at once, all too fast: Eyal Dadon talks Katastrof
By Amanda Jennings
Mayara Magri in Laurencia © Jack Devant
By , 9 March 2025
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Mayara Magri in Laurencia © Jack Devant
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London
9 Mar 2025
Ballet Icons Gala 2025 brings much excitement to the Coliseum
By Amanda Jennings
Marcelino Sambé and Natalia Osipova in Martha Graham's Errand into the  Maze © Andrej Uspenski
By , 6 March 2025
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Marcelino Sambé and Natalia Osipova in Martha Graham's Errand into the  Maze © Andrej Uspenski
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London
6 Mar 2025
Natalia Osipova at the Linbury: a revelation
By Amanda Jennings
Marcelino Sambé in Crystal Pite's Light of Passage © Camilla Greenwell
By , 20 February 2025
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Marcelino Sambé in Crystal Pite's Light of Passage © Camilla Greenwell
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London
20 Feb 2025
The Royal Ballet’s Light of Passage: mesmerisingly beautiful
By Amanda Jennings
Christine Rice (Phaedra) and Jonathan Goddard (Minotaur) in Deborah Warner's Phaedra © Tristram Kenton
By , 6 February 2025
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Christine Rice (Phaedra) and Jonathan Goddard (Minotaur) in Deborah Warner's Phaedra © Tristram Kenton
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London
6 Feb 2025
Phaedra + Minotaur at the Linbury: truly arresting performances
By Amanda Jennings
Donovan Reed in An Untitled Love with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham © Jassy Earl
By , 29 January 2025
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Donovan Reed in An Untitled Love with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham © Jassy Earl
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London
29 Jan 2025
Kyle Abraham’s An Untitled Love: a stunning piece of dance theatre
By Amanda Jennings
Erina Takahashi as Giselle and Francesco Gabriele Frola as Albrecht in Mary Skeaping's Giselle © Photography by ASH
By , 15 January 2025
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Erina Takahashi as Giselle and Francesco Gabriele Frola as Albrecht in Mary Skeaping's Giselle © Photography by ASH
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London
15 Jan 2025
ENB in Mary Skeaping's Giselle: authentic, exquisite dancing
By Amanda Jennings
New Adventures in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake © Johan Persson
By , 12 December 2024
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New Adventures in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake © Johan Persson
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London
12 Dec 2024
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake: breathtakingly clear action
By Amanda Jennings
Liam Francis as Jason in Ben Duke's Ruination © Camilla Greenwell
By , 4 December 2024
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Liam Francis as Jason in Ben Duke's Ruination © Camilla Greenwell
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London
4 Dec 2024
Lost Dog in Ben Duke’s Ruination: essential viewing
By Amanda Jennings
Gary Avis and Luca Acri as Stepsisters in Ashton's Cinderella © Andrej Uspenski
By , 3 December 2024
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Gary Avis and Luca Acri as Stepsisters in Ashton's Cinderella © Andrej Uspenski
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London
3 Dec 2024
The Royal Ballet's revival of Cinderella: a sparkling spectacle
By Amanda Jennings
Akram Khan in Gigenis: The generation of the Earth © Maxime Dos, Productions Sarfati
By , 20 November 2024
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Akram Khan in Gigenis: The generation of the Earth © Maxime Dos, Productions Sarfati
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London
20 Nov 2024
Gigenis: Akram Khan’s latest, affecting work
By Amanda Jennings
Joseph Sissens as Jimmy, Fumi Kaneko as Oryx, William Bracewell as Crake in McGregor's MaddAddam © Andrej Uspenski
By , 14 November 2024
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Joseph Sissens as Jimmy, Fumi Kaneko as Oryx, William Bracewell as Crake in McGregor's MaddAddam © Andrej Uspenski
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London
14 Nov 2024
The Royal Ballet: MaddAddam is carried by sublime performances
By Amanda Jennings
Liam Boswell in Kyle Abraham's The Weathering © Tristram Kenton
By , 22 October 2024
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Liam Boswell in Kyle Abraham's The Weathering © Tristram Kenton
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London
22 Oct 2024
Encounters: The Royal Ballet at its versatile best
By Amanda Jennings
Arielle Smith © Katja Ogrin
By , 23 September 2024
Arielle Smith © Katja Ogrin
23 Sept 2024
Unlimited supply of energy: Arielle Smith on making Luna
By Amanda Jennings
Sangeun Lee and Gareth Haw in the White Swan Pas de Deux © Deborah Jaffe
By , 4 September 2024
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Sangeun Lee and Gareth Haw in the White Swan Pas de Deux © Deborah Jaffe
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London
4 Sept 2024
Ballet Nights 006: a potent mix of diverse pieces works its magic
By Amanda Jennings
Nino Samadashvili as Odette and Oleg Ligai as Siegfried in State Ballet of Georgia's Swan Lake © Sasha Gusov
By , 28 August 2024
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Nino Samadashvili as Odette and Oleg Ligai as Siegfried in State Ballet of Georgia's Swan Lake © Sasha Gusov
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London
28 Aug 2024
State Ballet of Georgia's Swan Lake: well-drilled but lacklustre
By Amanda Jennings
Teet Kask © Tina Bychkova
By , 5 August 2024
Teet Kask © Tina Bychkova
5 Aug 2024
Choreography as storytelling: Teet Kask on Brain
By Amanda Jennings
Central School of Ballet's 1st year students in Raymonda © Photography by ASH
By , 16 July 2024
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Central School of Ballet's 1st year students in Raymonda © Photography by ASH
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London
16 Jul 2024
Central School of Ballet Summer Showcase: plenty of good work going on
By Amanda Jennings
By , 22 June 2024
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London
22 Jun 2024
Next Generation Festival: All About Us, hope for the future
By Amanda Jennings
Aurora Chinchilla and Ravi Cannonier-Watson in Paquita © Phography by ASH
By , 19 June 2024
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Aurora Chinchilla and Ravi Cannonier-Watson in Paquita © Phography by ASH
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London
19 Jun 2024
Next Generation Festival: Royal Ballet School in fine form
By Amanda Jennings
Francesco Gabriele Frola as Prince Siegfried and Ivana Bueno as Odette in Swan Lake in-the-round © Isabella Turolla
By , 13 June 2024
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Francesco Gabriele Frola as Prince Siegfried and Ivana Bueno as Odette in Swan Lake in-the-round © Isabella Turolla
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London
13 Jun 2024
Cygnet to Swan Queen: an unforgettable debut takes flight at ENB
By Amanda Jennings
Harrison Lee, Isabella Gasparini and Leo Dixon in Les Rendezvous © Tristram Kenton
By , 6 June 2024
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Harrison Lee, Isabella Gasparini and Leo Dixon in Les Rendezvous © Tristram Kenton
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London
6 Jun 2024
Ashton Celebrated in luscious style by The Royal Ballet
By Amanda Jennings
Anna-Babette Winkler and Jose María Lorca Menchón in Act 2 pas de deux from La Bayadère © Laurent Liotardo
By , 24 May 2024
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Anna-Babette Winkler and Jose María Lorca Menchón in Act 2 pas de deux from La Bayadère © Laurent Liotardo
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London
24 May 2024
ENB's Emerging Dancer: tackling challenges like seasoned professionals
By Amanda Jennings
Joseph Sissens as Siegfried in Liam Scarlett's Swan Lake © Asya Verzhbinsky
By , 11 May 2024
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Joseph Sissens as Siegfried in Liam Scarlett's Swan Lake © Asya Verzhbinsky
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London
11 May 2024
Swan Lake: double debuts at the Royal Ballet
By Amanda Jennings
Cesar Corrales as Leontes and Lauren Cuthbertson as Hermione in The Winter's Tale © Andrej Uspenski
By , 3 May 2024
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Cesar Corrales as Leontes and Lauren Cuthbertson as Hermione in The Winter's Tale © Andrej Uspenski
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London
3 May 2024
Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter’s Tale: a true modern classic
By Amanda Jennings
Opera Ballet Flanders' Philipe Lens and Nicola Wills in Two People in Love Never Shake Hands © Royal Opera House
By , 10 April 2024
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Opera Ballet Flanders' Philipe Lens and Nicola Wills in Two People in Love Never Shake Hands © Royal Opera House
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London
10 Apr 2024
International Draft Works showcases new choreography with aplomb
By Amanda Jennings
Sydney Dance Company in Rafael Bonachela's I Am-ness © Pedro Greig
By , 25 March 2024
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Sydney Dance Company in Rafael Bonachela's I Am-ness © Pedro Greig
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London
25 Mar 2024
Sydney Dance Company: gimmickry combined with athleticism
By Amanda Jennings
The Royal Ballet in Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Danses concertantes © Tristram Kenton
By , 20 March 2024
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The Royal Ballet in Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Danses concertantes © Tristram Kenton
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London
20 Mar 2024
MacMillan Celebrated: a worthy tribute to a great choreographer
By Amanda Jennings
Margarita Fernandes and Antonio Casalinho in La Esmeralda pas de deux © Jack Devant
By , 17 March 2024
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Margarita Fernandes and Antonio Casalinho in La Esmeralda pas de deux © Jack Devant
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London
17 Mar 2024
London Coliseum: the 18th Ballet Icons Gala was a little uneven
By Amanda Jennings
Daniel Ulbricht in Justin Peck's Rotunda © Erin Baiano
By , 7 March 2024
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Daniel Ulbricht in Justin Peck's Rotunda © Erin Baiano
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London
7 Mar 2024
In their 75th anniversary year, New York City Ballet return to London
By Amanda Jennings