English National Ballet: Beyond Ballets Russes 1

By Margaret Willis, 23 March 2012

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Reviewed at The London Coliseum, London on 22 March 2012

The Firebird (George Williamson)

L'après-midi d'un faune (Vaslav Nijinsky)

Faun(e) (David Dawson)

Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) (Sir Kenneth MacMillan)

English National Ballet

Ksenia Ovsyanick, Dancer

Dmitri Gruzdyev, Dancer

Jan Casier, Dancer

Raphael Coumes-Marquet, Dancer

Erina Takahashi, Dancer

NBJ's Ballet Coffret is a feast of modern classics

Naomi Mori, 5th February

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

ENB: R:Evolution showcases tenacity, legacy and talent

Deborah Weiss, 1st October

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

Ballet Nights makes an impressive and unforgettable Scottish debut

Kathy Elgin, 4th July

Ballet Nights is more than an evening of party pieces: it showcases emerging talent alongside older favourites and, in the case of this first Scottish outing, has an eye to local tradition.

****1

Ballett am Rhein are unrecognisable in season opener

Vikki Jane Vile, 27th October

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

Scottish Ballet: David Dawson's Swan Lake is supremely moving

Kathy Elgin, 4th April

Dawson’s stripped-down production throws the impetus immediately on his choreography, whilst keeping the bones of the story clearly in sight.

****1

Fearless and captivating, Dancing Dutch is a romp of a programme

Vikki Jane Vile, 31st March

Dancing Dutch for Dutch National Ballet comprises four different works, not all by Dutch choreographers, which show off the depth and breadth of a company in great shape.

****1

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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.