Venue: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London

The Next Generation Festival at the Linbury presented Rambert School and the Junior Company of the Polish National Ballet in an evening of contrasting new works. 

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.

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.

The Royal Ballet has acquired a double bill from Sol León and Paul Lightfoot that transcended even the highest expectations. An evening to watch over and over again.

While this revival is imperfect, the Cherubino of Svetlina Stoyanova proves a marvel to hear.

Two vivid debuts as Colas, marked the second revival of La Fille mal gardée this season at The Royal Ballet.

With Aigul Akhmetshina and Seokjong Baek in the title roles, there are reasons to be optimistic, but The Royal Opera’s revival of Richard Jones’ production is a mixed bag.

A stupendous London debut from Tulsa Ballet in which they present a contrasting triple bill. It bodes well for further invitations to dance in the UK.