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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
A season of the choreographer’s work has been an illuminating survey of Britain’s ballet troupes
The choreographer’s celebratory season continued with two important, superbly danced works
Britain’s ballet companies come together to celebrate the choreographer’s legacy
As London’s Royal Opera House stages a season of Kenneth MacMillan’s work, the FT’s dance critic celebrates the inspirational choreographer
Christopher Wheeldon’s Lewis Carroll adapation reveals a company on fine form
Conventional fare was mixed with contemporary work in this re-opening programme
Wayne McGregor’s choreography added smooth moves to the eye-catching dance of sentient spheres
A superb performance from Federico Bonelli and Laura Morera as the doomed lovers
The Royal Ballet is at its finest in Kenneth MacMillan’s dance drama
Balanchine’s three dance movements were, like the gems that inspired them, flawless
The choreographer’s latest piece is a powerful evocation of fleeing hordes of humanity
Gala performance to reopen revamped theatre and mark City of Culture status
Wayne McGregor’s revived ballet is flawed, but strongly performed
Noble performances — but does this production do full justice to Petipa’s vision?
Laura Morera and Federico Bonelli led a company performance of beguiling elegance
Peter Wright’s production is an enduring, endearing staging of a masterpiece
As major arts organisations head east, Horatia Harrod reports on the opportunities and challenges for the cultural and educational district
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