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A long-awaited return to the UK, showcasing the work of Canadian choreographers in an outstanding mixed programme.

James Kudelka's Czarist vision of The Nutcracker offers Imperial splendour and a conceptual twist at The National Ballet of Canada.

The National Ballet of Canada performs their holiday classic The Nutcracker by James Kudelka. Between crashes, falls and one seriously injury, there are some enchanting elements and noteworthy performances.

National Ballet of Canada's Swan Lake by James Kudelka is a dark, violent and controversial work. But with two stunning leads, Svetlana Lunkina and Evan McKie, it shows hints of drama in classical ballet.

American Ballet Theatre’s gala performance for the opening of its New York season was wonderfully varied and matched the level of excitement necessary to kick off a run at the prestigious City Center.

Avec trois premières françaises de chorégraphes canadiens, le Ballet a marqué son territoire dans une soirée qui est allée crescendo, jusqu'à l'époustouflant Angels' Atlas de Crystal Pite.