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Dutch National Ballet's Program B is the A+ Program in New York
Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.
Dutch National Ballet's opener in New York: meandering and unfocused
Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.
Fall for Dance Program 4: eclectic but uneven at New York City Center
A very diverse mixed bill for Fall for Dance showed some top notch dancing though it was not entirely successful choreographically.
American Ballet Theatre: Super-Giselle lives up to the hype (mostly)
ABT's Giselle was the kind of glamorous, old-school ABT night of yore. You sensed the entire company leveled up for the occasion. One hopes that Smirnova will return in the future.
London Coliseum: the 18th Ballet Icons Gala was a little uneven
Highs and lows within a glamorous mixed bag of choreography are inevitable when people are travelling from around the world.
Dance for Ukraine: a roster of major talent from around the world
A long list of stars and young hopefuls from every corner of the globe came together to support Ukraine in the second fund-raising gala of its kind.