Performer: Mikhail Fokine

Carlos Acosta devises a programme of Ballets Russes highlights to celebrate Serge Diaghilev and to showcase the young dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s junior company, BRB2. 

While National Ballet of Japan’s latest triple bill presents many challenges, one hopes these valuable masterpieces will be revived, enabling the company to develop its virtuosity and artistry.

Ballet Nights offers a wonderful variety of dancing and genres. Whatever your preference, there are quality performances to enjoy.

Ravel’s first ballet Daphnis et Chloé is an overwhelming sensory experience – but its birth as a production choreographed by Mikhail Fokine for the Ballets Russes was not without complications...

We look at the fruitful creative relationship between Igor Stravinsky and Sergey Diaghilev and the composer's various creations for the company Les Ballets Russes.