Performer: Mikhail Kaniskin

A shimmering smorgasbord of some of today’s most exciting international dancers, who performed pristine works by Petipa.

A neatly danced Onegin in Berlin, but one that lacked an emotional core. 

The YAGP Gala showcases young dancers who will go on to lead the world's ballet companies.

In these tough economic times, it is a rare thing for ballet companies to consider staging a new full-length dramatic production. But Staatsballett Berlin has been brave enough to take the plunge, and on April 9th premiered La Esmeralda, an old-fashioned Russian masterpiece, and proved that their decision had been a good one.