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This expanded Swan Lake celebrated the return of an exceptional ballerina after a year's lay-off as well as displaying the depth of talent within the company.

The ballet’s second act, following Giselle’s death, is set in a spooky, mystical realm, precisely the kind of thing that so intrigued its 19th century audiences and made this ballet an instant classic.

Sir Peter Wright’s production returns to Birmingham Royal Ballet after an absence of five years, with Céline Gittens and Brandon Lawrence sharing great chemistry. 

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

Deane has created a production that respects the tradition of Swan Lake without unnecessary embellishment.

Wayne Eagling's production for English National Ballet does not show any signs of waning popularity... audiences still want their yearly fix!

Sir Peter Wright’s classic Royal Ballet production returns for another festive run to enchant the young – and not so young – at Covent Garden. 

English National Ballet tours its outgoing artistic director's revision of Petipa's Raymonda, but it's Glazunov who proves the real winner. 

“Make dance, not war,” is the message as the Ukrainian company performs Tchaikovsky's classic ballet at Sydney’s International Convention Centre. 

NBJ's season opens with a successful new production of the 19th-century classic Giselle, directed by Miyako Yoshida and choreographed by Alastair Marriott.

Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote hits the road with a successful London residency at Sadler's Wells.

A lovingly reproduced historical reconstruction, but is it enough to connect with modern Australian audiences?

In contrast to companies like the Bolshoi, ABT’s Don Quixote comes across as sweet but slight.

Back on stage after stopping for the lockdown, Le Corsaire by José Carlos Martinez for Rome Opera Ballet creates a narrative ballet for our time, with an ancient flavour but a contemporary attack.

Norwegian National Ballet opened its new run of Natalia Makarova’s staging, with Whitney Jensen and Lania Atkins making outstanding impressions as Nikiya and Gamzatti. 

A compelling performance of this revival, dedicated by Vadim Muntagirov to the people of Ukraine.

Helgi Tomasson and Yuri Possokhov's restaging of the 1869 Petipa classic brings a sunny smile to faces in San Francisco. 

Carlos Acosta restages his Royal Ballet Don Q in a refreshing revamp for Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Balanchine's unbreakable Serenade leads a mixed bill that includes his less than inspired one-act version of Swan Lake.

Petipa's classical choreography and Glazunov's ravishing score fuse with a reimagined narrative and bold choreographic additions to create a new Raymonda for the 21st century.

Despite excellent performances, time needs to be called on Wayne Eagling's Nutcracker. 

Devon Carney’s wittily choreographed Nutcracker returns to charm the Kauffman stage. 

Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov still reign over The Kingdom of Sweet as The Nutcracker returns to Covent Garden for a marathon run of performances over the Christmas season. 

This wonderful ballet has never looked better at The Royal, especially in the remarkable performance of Natalia Osipova.

National Ballet of Japan premieres Sir Peter Wright's Swan Lake, which had been postponed for a year due to Covid restrictions. 

Ivan Putrov, who has enjoyed a long career based in London, brings dancers from his homeland for a special London gala. 

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

A mixed bag from the ENB repertoire to greet the summer solstice at the Royal Festival Hall. 

Asami Maki's Raymonda returns to stage after 12 years, and the result was glorious, with excellent interpretation by Yui Yonezawa, Yudai Fukuoka and Masahiro Nakaya.

George Balanchine’s short-but-thrilling ballet Allegro Brillante is tailor-made to Mayara Piniero’s talents in Philadelphia. 

A complete roster of principal dancers appear in a gala full of the joys of spring. 

Manuel Legris, whom Nureyev appointed étoile in Paris in 1986, presents an evening of Nureyev choreographies in Milan. 

In the National Ballet of Japan's Sleeping Beauty, the fulfilment and joy of being able to dance was apparent in the whole company and the result was glorious. 

New Year Ballet displayed the versatility of the National Ballet of Japan, from the 19th-century classic Paquita, to three works by Japanese choreographers and David Bintley's “Still Life” at the Penguin Café.

Outstanding performances all-around in this special treat for Christmas 

Sir Peter Wright’s festive treat is back – and Covid-secure – as the Royal Opera House stages its first full-length staged performance since the theatre closed in March.

The whole Company exudes bravura and panache in gala programme headlined by a Zucchetti premiere and a Wheeldon classic.

National Ballet of Japan marks a triumphant season opening of Don Quixote with new director Miyako Yoshida, the first ballet performance in 8 months with full seating capacity audience and live orchestra. .

A beautiful performance worth quarantining for as Latvia leads the charge to preserve art and culture. 

Pacific Northwest Ballet's Rep 1 delivers a magnificent first installment of their 2020-2021 virtual season.

An event that will be long-remembered for the importance of the occasion, if not for its content. 

An opulent production that is both reassuringly traditional and refreshingly new. 

Kaleena Burks impresses in her role as Odette/Odile in Kansas City Ballet's Swan Lake. 

An evening of sparkle and bravura at London's international ballet gala. 

A slick and stylish celebration at the Coliseum of this great company's achievements over 70 years.

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. 

In Helgi Tomasson's production, Michael Yeargan’s scenic design and the late Martin Pakledinaz’ sumptuous costumes create a scene so charming, you just want to climb inside and stay in that world all evening and beyond.

Despite confused storytelling in Wayne Eagling's version of ETA Hoffmann's tale, ENB's Nutcracker has some lovely dancing. 

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