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Performer: Ryoichi Hirano

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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. 
****1
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Festival of New Choreography: plenty of imagination and bold choices

Yasmine Naghdi in Gemma Bond's Boundless © Andrej Uspenski
Four world premieres and four main stage debuts provides genuine hope for the future of choreography.
****1
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Ballet Nights: Changing Perceptions is a bold and beautiful show

Musa Motha in his own Depth of Healing © Deborah Jaffe
A new concept of high-end cabaret ballet with an incredible line up. 
****1
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The Royal Ballet's Don Quixote delivers a crowd-pleasing romp

Vadim Muntagirov as Basilio in Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote © Andrej Uspenski
Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote is a dazzling production which stands out for its lack of filler moments. There are no slow crowd scenes, just flat out dancing.
****1
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Ballet Nights: an intimate evening with star quality

Melissa Hamilton and Ryoichi Hirano in Kenneth MacMillan's Concerto © Deborah Jaffe
Ballet Nights offers a wonderful variety of dancing and genres. Whatever your preference, there are quality performances to enjoy.
***11
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A Streetcar Named Desire: sheer dynamite and startlingly erotic

Marge Hendrick as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire © Andy Ross
It’s back with the same team, slightly tweaked here and there and with a new generation of dancers taking on those iconic roles. What took them so long?
*****
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