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Firecrackers at the 15th Ballet Icons Gala
An evening of sparkle and bravura at London's international ballet gala.
A piratical carry-on: English National Ballet revives Le Corsaire
The spectacular dancing of Erina Takahashi, Francesco Gabriele Frola and Jeffrey Cirio is the principal reason to catch ENB's revival of this creaky swashbuckler.
Wildly offensive, but wildly entertaining too: ABT's Le Corsaire
Perhaps ABT's disclaimer in the program notes should have simply said: "When you watch Le Corsaire, prepare to be both offended and entertained. We hope you'll be more entertained than offended."
“The spirit of Margot” celebrated in The Royal Ballet's Fonteyn gala
A memorable and important event in the history of British ballet, sensitively and sentimentally performed.
Polina and Friends gala wins Berlin balletomanes
Organised by Berlin State Ballet audience’s darling, the principal dancer Polina Semionova, the gala Polina & Friends and its stellar cast literally left the house roaring from enthusiasm.
San Francisco Ballet's 85th Season Gala
San Francisco Ballet gives a rousing account of Justin Peck's ground-breaking Rodeo, newcomers Ana Sophia Scheller and Ulrik Birkkjær make waves, and Carlo DiLanno wins my vote for MVP at this season's gala.