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World ballet stars and future talents at Ballet Nights’ Decadance

Sae Maeda and Harris Bell in Moskowski Waltz © Deborah Jaffe
Ballet Nights is an ambitious dance project that began two and a half years ago and was the brainchild of founder, Jamiel Devernay-Laurence. Lots to applaud while celebrating its tenth programme.
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Hot ice: Osipova and Brændsrød sizzle in Cranko’s Onegin

Lukas B Brǽndsrød (Onegin) and Natalia Osipova (Tatiana) © RBO | Andrej Uspenski
Natalia Osipova, a seasoned Tatiana, is joined by Lukas B Brændsrød, making his debut as Onegin in the summer return of John Cranko's take on Pushkin's classic verse novel. 
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The Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker: a confection of delights

Gary Avis as Drosselmeyer in Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker © Tristram Kenton
The Royal Ballet's lavish Nutcracker provided a plethora of outstanding performances on its opening night.
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The Royal Ballet's Don Quixote delivers a crowd-pleasing romp

Vadim Muntagirov as Basilio in Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote © Andrej Uspenski
Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote is a dazzling production which stands out for its lack of filler moments. There are no slow crowd scenes, just flat out dancing.
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Glitter, sugar and snowflakes: The Nutcracker returns to the ROH

Gary Avis (Drosselmeyer) © ROH | Asya Verzhbinsky
Sir Peter Wright’s classic Royal Ballet production returns for another festive run to enchant the young – and not so young – at Covent Garden. 
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Zucchetti premiere and Beauty top and tail the RB's mixed programme

Marianela Núñez possesses a shimmering, celestial radiance and Vadim Muntagirov is a Prince in his prime.
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