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Iain Mackay is the best person to lead the Royal Ballet School into the future and presented a rich and diverse programme of legacy and new works.

The Royal Ballet School performing as part of the Next Generation Festival, offered a host of works by both students and internationally renowned choreographers which proved to be highly enjoyable.

Jonathan Watkins’ A Single Man is a compelling piece of dance theatre and a magnificent vehicle for the leading characters to shine as dancers and actors.

A “high-five” for the maturity, professionalism and outstanding production values of the London Children's Ballet's latest full-length ballet.

Ballet Central provides an extremely varied programme of new and old, classical and contemporary dance, with plenty of aplomb.

Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland shows off The Royal Ballet's roster of supreme dance actors in every version of technical wizardry and comic incarnation.

A compelling performance of MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet from an excellent cast, proves to be a triumph for Patricio Revé, debuting with the Company and paired with Natalia Osipova.

“But, soft, what light through yonder window breaks?” Yasmine Naghdi reaches new interpretative depths in this revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s classic Romeo and Juliet. 

Overall, Light of Passage is one of those glorious pieces where music, choreography and design meld together to make theatrical magic.

Two individual works worth seeking out with outstanding performances in each.

Northern Ballet's latest triple bill at the Linbury proves to be a magnificent vehicle for the company.

In a quadruple bill of contemporary works, The Royal Ballet's dancers shine in this diverse programme, creating an immersive experience.

Last seen in 2017, Christopher Wheeldon’s take on the classic Lewis Carroll novel returns to the Royal Opera House stage, or rather Royal Ballet and Opera as we must now call it.

An inclusive evening that was full of charm and gave young students a chance to work alongside seasoned professionals.

An evening at Sadler's Wells emphasises that dance is a powerful tool for everyone and anyone. 

A curate's egg of dance. 

An arresting two-handed love story. 

Throughout the entire cast, every named role was performed with the mix of enthusiasm, affection and assuredness.

Pite's first full-length ballet at the Royal Opera House is a brief but powerful work, expanding her 2017 creation, Flight Pattern. 

The first post-lockdown performance by The Royal Ballet offer an important indicator for the company's future.

On the evidence of this performance, there is every reason to be cheerful.

A mixed bill of modern work showcases the diverse talents of The Royal Ballet.

A new season for The Royal Ballet and a new star is "born" in this performance that highlights the company's strength in depth   

A return of the company's signature work found The Royal Ballet fielding an excellent cast led by Sarah Lamb and Vadim Muntagirov. 

A rich menu of thoughtful and engaging choreography, very well  performed by consistently excellent emerging dancers and musicians

The Royal Ballet's Giselle is classical ballet at its best, paying deep reverence to the original with some of the heavier elements refreshed. Excellently performed by Sarah Lamb and Matthew Golding. 

The Royal Ballet premieres Christopher Wheeldon's Strapless, and performs two other ballets by the choreographer for the first time.

The New English Ballet Theatre is joined by Royal Ballet guests in a special performance to raise funds for survivors of the Nepal earthquakes. 

This Royal Ballet programme, staged to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II, makes an exhilarating tribute, and shows the company on top form in two very different works.