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Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala offered a roster of star dancers

Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Black Swan pas de deux © Jack Devant
Many world class performances to enjoy in this 20th edition of the annual Ballet Icons Gala.
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Study in Scarlet: Rubies crown Balanchine’s Jewels in Vienna

Margarita Fernandes and António Casalinho in Rubies © Wiener Staatsballett | Ashley Taylor
With a trio of excellent performances, Balanchine's sassy Rubies proves the hit as Jewels – a relatively recent acquisition – returns to the Wiener Staatsballett. 
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Ratmansky’s spectacular Callirhoe launches the Ferri era in Vienna

Cassandra Trenary (Callirhoe) and António Casalinho (Chaereas) © Wiener Staatsballett | Ashley Taylor
The first new production of Alessandra Ferri’s directorship of the Wiener Staatsballett sees the European premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s narrative ballet Of Love and Rage under its new title, Callirhoe.
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Ballet Icons Gala 2025 brings much excitement to the Coliseum

Mayara Magri in Laurencia © Jack Devant
Ballet Icons Gala 2025 was the 19th since its inception. One can only applaud the dedication of Olga Balakleets, Founder and Artistic Director, for bringing many of the world’s most eminent dancers.
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London Coliseum: the 18th Ballet Icons Gala was a little uneven

Margarita Fernandes and Antonio Casalinho in La Esmeralda pas de deux © Jack Devant
Highs and lows within a glamorous mixed bag of choreography are inevitable when people are travelling from around the world.
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Ballet Icons Gala 2023: a dazzling show of quality, skill and tricks

Reece Clarke and Yasmine Naghdi in Manon © Malcolm Levinkind Photography
Even within a line-up boasting some of the greatest international stars from across the world, it is the youngest couple, making their UK debuts, who captivate the audience.
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