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A mix of world class performances and interesting new choreography is a bit of a magnet for ballet-goers.

In February 2022, Kyiv City Ballet embarked upon a three week tour of France having finally recovered from scheduling disruption due to COVID, and haven't been back since.

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 

Perhaps ABT's disclaimer in the program notes should have simply said: "When you watch Le Corsaire, prepare to be both offended and entertained. We hope you'll be more entertained than offended."

A memorable and important event in the history of British ballet, sensitively and sentimentally performed. 

Organised by Berlin State Ballet audience’s darling, the principal dancer Polina Semionova, the gala Polina & Friends and its stellar cast literally left the house roaring from enthusiasm.

San Francisco Ballet gives a rousing account of Justin Peck's ground-breaking Rodeo, newcomers Ana Sophia Scheller and Ulrik Birkkjær make waves, and Carlo DiLanno wins my vote for MVP at this season's gala. 

There was complete assurance in Skylar Brandt's performance and there’s no doubt that she’s a bona fide contender for a future slot as a principal dancer.

Ratmansky adds choreographic and aesthetic sense to a ballet that doesn't have much to say.

International Ballet stars come together on stage in London to honour the late legendary Russian ballet dancer Maya Plisetskaya.

Byron’s Conrad boards his pirate ship as ENB’s Le Corsaire sets sail for a return voyage to the Coliseum. 

English National Ballet returns to Singapore after a 46 years absence with a breathtaking Alina Cojocaru as Medora.

The fourth Étoile Gala in Tokyo showed many faces of Paris Opera Ballet étoiles as well as stars from other companies, and with its intimate atmosphere and hand-made feeling, won the hearts of Japanese audience. 

Korean ballet company Universal Ballet celebrate their 30th anniversary with a Special Gala in Tokyo, with classics and the contemporary pieces. Naomi Mori reviews.

It’s hard to think of a full-length ballet in the current repertory of the London companies that’s are much straight-up fun to watch as the English National Ballet's Le Corsaire.

Change is in the air at Ballet San Jose, and Saturday night’s star-studded gala to welcome new artistic director José Manuel Carreño proved this in a big way.

La revisión de la redacción musical resulta un trabajo excelente que se aprecia y se agradece 

Invité pour la première fois par l’Opéra de Paris, l’English National Ballet a dansé à Garnier une version virtuose et enjouée du Corsaire, ballet classique inspiré du poème The Corsair de Lord Byron.