Toe Tapping in Pointe shoes to Gershwin

By Margaret Willis, 11 June 2011

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Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 9 June 2011

Strictly Gershwin (Derek Deane)

English National Ballet

Tamara Rojo, Dancer

Guillaume Côté, Dancer

Vadim Muntagirov, Dancer

Erina Takahashi, Dancer

Kerry Birkett, Dancer

Elena Glurdjidze, Dancer

Arionel Vargas, Dancer

Daria Klimentová, Dancer

Friedemann Vogel, Dancer

English National Ballet Philharmonic

Maida Vale Singers

Maria Friedman, Vocals

Ballet Nights 006: a potent mix of diverse pieces works its magic

Amanda Jennings, 4th September

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence's Ballet Nights series is growing rapidly in appeal, just one year after its launch. With ever more ambitious projects afoot and a packed Cadogan Hall, it's worth seeing.

****1

Ballet Nights: a diverse, delicious and dynamic programme

Deborah Weiss, 29th June

Ballet Nights is getting better and better. This was a truly diverse programme with something for everyone.

****1

Cygnet to Swan Queen: an unforgettable debut takes flight at ENB

Amanda Jennings, 13th June

Junior soloist Ivana Bueno steps in at short notice to make her debut as Odette/Odile at the Royal Albert Hall with English National Ballet. It augurs well for her future.

****1

Derek Deane’s Swan Lake in-the-round: a spectacle like no other

Deborah Weiss, 12th June

Derek Deane's Swan Lake in-the-round makes a welcome return to the Royal Albert Hall. With the challenges of 360º scrutiny, English National Ballet rise triumphantly to each and every hurdle.

****1

ENB's Swan Lake is an excellent no-nonsense, traditional affair

Graham Watts, 12th January

Deane has created a production that respects the tradition of Swan Lake without unnecessary embellishment.

***11

Solstice: ENB closes its season with a midsummer gala

Graham Watts, 16th June

A mixed bag from the ENB repertoire to greet the summer solstice at the Royal Festival Hall.

***11

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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.