Drama at La Scala
The highest court in Italy has ordered that La Scala re-hire a dancer they sacked in 2012. Mariafrancesca Garritano claimed the company’s training methods encouraged … Read more
Young dancers exchange ideas
A group of talented young dancers from Scotland are off on a two-week trip to Australia, where they will take part in workshops and perform … Read more
New law bans ‘obscene’ dance in Mumbai
Maharashtra state government in India is trying to ban dancing that it considers ‘obscene’. The draft bill would affect Mumbai, India’s largest city, which is … Read more
Kids to be taught Wayne McGregor in school
Wayne McGregor’s one-act ballet Infra is now on the AQA school syllabus for 14-16 year old dance students in the UK – the first time … Read more
Three bears ballet is just right for kids
Northern Ballet has begun work on its fifth creation for kids, a new adaptation of Goldilocks & the Three Bears. The piece will receive its … Read more
New international ballet scholarship on offer
Students from around the world now have the chance to study at Australian Ballet School (ABS) thanks to a new scholarship offer. Australian Ballet School … Read more
Richard Alston premieres new work
Richard Alston is premiering his latest internationally-flavoured piece An Italian in Madrid at Sadler’s Wells later this month. Taking his musical cues from Italian composer … Read more
Royal Ballet dancer retires after 40-year career
Genesia Rosato has retired from The Royal Ballet after an incredible 40 year career with the London company. Rosato joined in 1976 and was quickly … Read more
Canadian ballet receives big donation
National Ballet of Canada (NBC) has received a welcome lift via a CAD150,000 (€98,600) donation from HBC Foundation. The donation was announced at a private … Read more
Dance sector responds to Akram Khan’s gender comments
400 members of the UK dance sector have responded to Akram Khan’s controversial comments about female choreographers with an open letter published in The Stage. … Read more