Size 12 pointe shoes and lashings of make-up

By Margaret Willis, 17 September 2015

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Reviewed at Sadler's Wells: Peacock Theatre, London on 16 September 2015

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Gala Flamenca at Sadler’s Wells: a masterclass in the flamenco arts

Graham Watts, 19th June

The Gala Flamenca has always been a highlight not only of the Flamenco Festival but also of the whole summer in London Dance. This year it exceeded expectations.

*****

Birmingham Royal Ballet: a sparkling and sobering close to the season

Vikki Jane Vile, 19th June

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) close their 25/26 season with an ambitious triple bill running for just four performances on their home turf at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

****1

Royal Ballet School, School of American Ballet: the future is bright

Amanda Jennings, 18th June

An evening of outstanding dancing from the Royal Ballet School and the School of American Ballet. It was a case of spotting tomorrow’s stars in a beautifully balanced programme.

*****

BRB’s Sir Peter Wright Centenary: a fitting tribute

Graham Watts, 18th June

A splendid evening of celebration for Sir Peter Wright at the Birmingham Hippodrome focusing on excerpts from his own classical ballets and The Green Table by Kurt Jooss.

****1

Acosta Danza Yunior: fabulous dancers, uneven choreography

Deborah Weiss, 17th June

A welcome to Acosta Danza Yunior who have bags of potential. However, not all of the choreography engaged their talents sufficiently in this programme.

***11

The Royal Ballet School at the Linbury: innovation and quality

Maggie Foyer, 16th June

The Royal Ballet School performing as part of the Next Generation Festival, offered a host of works by both students and internationally renowned choreographers which proved to be highly enjoyable.

*****

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Margaret Willis

Margaret studied ballet in Moscow for five years and later was a member of London City Ballet. A reviewer since 1978 for many newspapers and magazines including Dancing Times and Dance Magazine, Margaret is a specialist on Russian Ballet, and has written books on Russian Ballet and Carlos Acosta.

Size 12 pointe shoes and lashings of make-up: Les Ballets Trockaderos de Monte Carlo