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Tom Pye’s designs make Frederick Ashton’s masterpiece shine anew while Marianela Nuñez remains dream casting
‘Secret Things’ was an edgy world premiere set to an Anna Clyne string quartet
Marianela Núñez has danced the role since 2003 and still displays all the fairy gifts
The choreographer has expanded ‘Flight Pattern’ into a whole-evening programme for the Royal Opera House
Powerfully played by a stellar cast, Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet opened the Royal Opera House’s season
Vadim Muntagirov and Marianela Núñez reassert the choreographer’s genius in a sparkling programme
Fumi Kaneko danced her first Odette/Odile alongside Federico Bonelli, who is leaving the company after 19 years
Newly reopened programmes from the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet bring dance back to the stage at last
Stars such as Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov exuded pride and joy after a hiatus of seven months
Athletes could be mistaken for young gods in this dance documentary
The principal dancer with the Royal Ballet looks forward to a festive panettone, matching monogrammed gifts and an old-school Christmas soundtrack
Strong performances across two casts brought sparkle and conviction to Petipa’s ballet
Tutus are out in force for three 1960s productions played with relish by Pavel Sorokin at the Royal Opera House
The star principals display astounding technique and irresistible charm as they exchange roles at the Royal Opera House
A visionary who conjured fantasies out of ‘old tat’
Vadim Muntagirov and Marianela Nuñez gave Liam Scarlett’s production premiere the best possible start in life
In 1987 the Royal Ballet controversially ditched the classical costume. Now, after painstaking effort, it is set for a comeback
A programme that had something to delight — and infuriate — every taste
The Russian dancer led a first-rate cast in Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet
Standards were high, yet this triple bill was oddly underwhelming
Admirable performances enlivened Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet
The dancer was the star of this outstanding production at the Royal Opera House, London
Slick staging from Birmingham Royal Ballet and miraculous musicality from the Royal Ballet’s Laura Morera
The company’s staging is one of the unfailing delights of Christmas
Frederick Ashton’s frothy ballet makes a welcome return to Covent Garden
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