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Gala De Danza in London: a gathering of star quality in many genres

Viola Pantuso of The Royal Ballet in Flames of Paris © The LK Studio
A gala to be remembered for the sheer number of stellar performances both in classical music and all forms of dance.

A tribute to Balanchine: superb programming, sublime dancing

Cesar Corrales and artists of The Royal Ballet in Prodigal Son © Foteini Christofilopoulou
A triple bill of works by Balanchine shows off both the dancers’ versatility and his own wide ranging skills as a choreographer. 

The Royal Ballet: MaddAddam is carried by sublime performances

Joseph Sissens as Jimmy, Fumi Kaneko as Oryx, William Bracewell as Crake in McGregor's MaddAddam © Andrej Uspenski
The combination of spectacular backdrops and evocative film projections are visually stunning and the dancers are superb, but Wayne McGregor's MaddAddam is difficult to follow.

Encounters: The Royal Ballet at its versatile best

Liam Boswell in Kyle Abraham's The Weathering © Tristram Kenton
In a quadruple bill of contemporary works, The Royal Ballet's dancers shine in this diverse programme, creating an immersive experience.

Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter’s Tale: a true modern classic

Cesar Corrales as Leontes and Lauren Cuthbertson as Hermione in The Winter's Tale © Andrej Uspenski
This tenth anniversary revival of Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale looks as fresh as on the original opening night.

London Coliseum: the 18th Ballet Icons Gala was a little uneven

Margarita Fernandes and Antonio Casalinho in La Esmeralda pas de deux © Jack Devant
Highs and lows within a glamorous mixed bag of choreography are inevitable when people are travelling from around the world.