Demis Volpi leaves Ballett am Rhein with his Favourite Things

Long Zou in Demis Volpi's Fly

Emilia Peredo Aguirre in Demis Volpi's Final Curtain

Paula Alves and Daniele Bonelli in Neshama Nashman's And my beloved

Daniele Bonelli and Paula Alves in Neshama Nashman's And my beloved

By Vikki Jane Vile, 09 July 2024

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Reviewed at Opernhaus, Düsseldorf on 7 July 2024

Mixed Programme (Gala)

Solo (Hans Van Manen) (Hans van Manen)

The Thing with Feathers (Demis Volpi)

And my beloved (Neshama Nashman)

Other

The Four Temperaments (George Balanchine)

Artifact II (William Forsythe)

A Kiss to the World (Dominique Dumais)

Ballett am Rhein

Dutch National Ballet brings much needed heat to this winter season

Mark Vicente, 10th February

The Dutch National Ballet helped shake off those winter blues with a mixed programme that highlighted ballet’s love affair with Latin rhythms and movement.

****1

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

Ballet superstars in Frankfurt for a night to savour

Vikki Jane Vile, 30th November

For one night only, audiences in Frankfurt were treated to some world class ballet on the expansive stage of the Jahrhunderthalle.

****1

Dutch National Ballet's Program B is the A+ Program in New York

Ivy Lin, 21st November

Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.

*****

Dutch National Ballet's opener in New York: meandering and unfocused

Ivy Lin, 20th November

Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.

***11

Czech National Ballet: vibrant programming in Sarcasms

Graham Watts, 24th April

Czech National Ballet present an outstanding programme of intriguing new dance, enveloping a late twentieth century gem.

****1

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Vikki Jane Vile

Vikki Jane Vile has been reviewing dance for over ten years, specialising in Ballroom and Ballet. In 2018, she became a member of the Critics' Circle for Dance. Vikki writes for BroadwayWorld and previously Dancing Times, LondonDance.com and CultureWhisper. She also prides herself on being a Strictly Come Dancing connoisseur since its inception and has appeared on BBC radio and several podcasts as an expert on all things Strictly. Having lived in London for ten years, she is now based in Germany and adapting to the Berlin dance scene.

A goodbye gala: Demis Volpi leaves Ballett am Rhein with his Favourite Things