Royal Academy Of Dance Launches New Leadership Training Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023
On 7 December, leading dance education and training organisation Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) launched RAD Leadership Training, a initiative which uses the power and influence of movement to help corporate leaders take their leadership skills to the next level.
Review: ELF IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 10, 2023
The Hall knew what they were doing when choosing their festive programming. All decked out with shiny trees and classy wreaths, it welcomed young and old in their most cheery gear. The sparkliest, reddest crowd with the most interesting and creative jumpers were eager to watch their favourite elf.
Photos: Philadelphia Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at The Academy Of Music
by Scott Serio - Dec 8, 2023
Tchaikovsky's classic The Nutcracker isn't just a holiday tradition for the Philadelphia Ballet, but a chance to show off the depth the company has from the staging by Artistic Director Angel Corella all the way to the intricate and elaborate costume designs of Judanna Lynn. The sets are rich and captivating and tell the story of Clara and her Prince in a way that always engages youthful audiences creating memories that last a lifetime.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Comes to State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Friday, December 29 at 8pm. The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's 130-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle, will travel to STNJ this holiday season while celebrating the show's 10th season.
Belgian National Orchestra Performs a New Year's Concert at Bozar in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
The Belgian National Orchestra presents a dazzling New Year’s concert conducted by chief conductor Antony Hermus. He kicks off 2024 with works that festively look ahead to the year to come. In time-honoured fashion, the concert will conclude with Johann Strauss Senior’s famous Radetzky March.
Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Royal Opera House
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 7, 2023
The world can often seem so grey at the moment, so any opportunity to step into the light is most welcome. There can be few festive shows that ignite such a sense of wonder and delight as the Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker. If the festive season is all about tradition, then Peter Wright’s 1984 production, modelled on Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet, is exactly what any ballet lover wants to see.
NUTCRACKER DREAM Comes to the Emelin
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023
The Emelin Theatre will present Nutcracker Dream, performed by Ballet des Amériques, Westchester's premier professional dance company. Inspired by the work of Rudolf Nureyev and Marius Petipa, this 90-minute family-friendly adaptation is an exquisite interpretation of the beloved holiday classic.