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Performer: Yumiko Takeshima

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MadridCompañía Nacional de Danza

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Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Willems
George Balanchine; Jacopo Godani; William Forsythe; Compañía Nacional de Danza; Manuel Coves; Barbara Karinska

DuisburgSignatures – Hans van Manen/David Dawson/Bridget Breiner

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Schumann, Haines, Rachmaninov
Hans van Manen; David Dawson; Bridget Breiner; Ballett am Rhein; Oliver Haller; Bert Dalhuysen; John Otto

StuttgartModern ElegiesNew production

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Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Richter
George Balanchine; Jiří Kylián; David Dawson; Stuttgart Ballet; Wolfgang Heinz; Staatsorchester Stuttgart; Barbara Karinska; Ronald Bates

LyonAvant l'aube

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Lanz, Various
David Dawson; Katerina Andreou; Ballet de l'Opéra de Lyon; Yumiko Takeshima; Bert Dalhuysen; Yannick Fouassier

MilanDawson / Morau double billNew production

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Richter, Rudman
David Dawson; Marcos Morau; Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company; Eno Henze; Yumiko Takeshima; Bert Dalhuysen; Max Glaenzel
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Dutch National Ballet’s Masters of Movement: mixed results

Giorgi Potskhishvili and Jessica Xuan in David Dawson’s Empire Noir © Altin Kaftira
Dutch National Ballet presents a triple bill of interesting contemporary works that show off the depth of talent within all ranks of the company.
***11
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NBJ's Ballet Coffret is a feast of modern classics

National Ballet of Japan in Hans van Manen's 5 Tangos © Takashi Shikama
National Ballet of Japan's Ballet Coffret showcased the versatility of the company with modern classical works including Dawson's A Million Kisses to my Skin, van Manen's 5 Tangos and Balanchine's Theme and Variations. 
****1
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ENB: R:Evolution showcases tenacity, legacy and talent

English National Ballet in George Balanchine's Theme and Variations © Photography by ASH
English National Ballet opens its season at Sadler’s Wells with a quadruple bill showcasing the versatility, virtuosity and endless capabilities of the company throughout the ranks.
****1
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Ballett am Rhein are unrecognisable in season opener

Ensemble Ballett am Rhein in Hans van Manen's Four Schumann Pieces © Yan Revazov
It’s all change at the Ballett am Rhein with new Chief Choreographer, Bridget Breiner, and Ballet Director, Raphaël Coumes-Marquet taking over from Demis Volpi for the 24/25 season.
****1
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Scottish Ballet: David Dawson's Swan Lake is supremely moving

Bruno Micchiardi  as Siegfried and Sophie Martin as Odette in David Dawson's Swan Lake © Andy Ross
Dawson’s stripped-down production throws the impetus immediately on his choreography, whilst keeping the bones of the story clearly in sight.
****1
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English National Ballet's Our Voices signals a new, exciting era

Lorenzo Trossello, Erina Takahashi and Gareth Haw in David Dawson's Four Last Songs © Laurent Liotardo
English National Ballet appears refreshed and revitalised under its new artistic director.
****1
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