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After months of virtual rehearsals, Royal Ballet students all set to present their first live performance post pandemic lockdowns
Students at the Royal Ballet School, having fled to homes around the world for months of virtual training, are reuniting for their annual showcase.
In Sofia Coppola's film on New York City Ballet's spring gala, every step of the way tells a story without words
Sofia Coppola's films have always had an understated choreographic elegance. Even though they are not about dance, that is exactly what they do: They dance.
Jacques d’Amboise, ballet legend who provided free education for decades, passes away at 86
D’Amboise died on Sunday at his New York City home from complications of a stroke.
Twyla Tharp on choreography, becoming the subject of a PBS documentary, and working more
Tharp doesn’t seem to care a lot about physical comfort — or comfort of any kind.
Yeh Ballet movie review: Sooni Taraporevala cleverly blends the personal with the political, fiction with reality
With Yeh Ballet, Sooni Taraporevala fashions an engaging piece of fiction from her 2017 documentary.
Netflix's Yeh Ballet trailer traces two Mumbai boys' journey to become renowned dancers in Sooni Taraporevala's film
Yeh Ballet is inspired by the true story of two boys from humble backgrounds in Mumbai, who make their way to prestigious international ballet schools.
The Pavlova Project: A unique exhibition presents the life and work of legendary ballerina through her costumes
In a unique exhibition, Peggy Turchette of Boulder, Colorado presents the life and work of legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova through Pavlova’s costumes and couture mounted on dolls.
Kazakhstan's 85-year ballet tradition comes to the Indian stage, with a production of Chopiniana
Kaliyeva attributes the enduring vivacity of the Kazakh ballet to the host of national programs that were formulated following the country's independence in 1991 in a bid to promote art and culture.
Podcast roundup: Our picks for the week, from Desert Island Discs to Stuff You Missed in History Class
When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts.
Little Zizou director Sooni Tarporevala to helm Siddharth Roy Kapur's upcoming film
Sooni Tarporevala has previously directed the family drama Little Zizou.
Love and Swan Lake: Challenging gender norms through different interpretations of the ballet
Swan Lake attracts choreographers who want to re-evaluate what the tale signifies, as well as the question of who gets to fall in love on stage
On Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's dramatic brilliance, and how the ballet's portrayal of love is still relevant
Swan Lake was recently performed by the Royal Russian Ballet in Mumbai. It continues to remain relevant because it explores themes related to love, and the conflict between good and evil | #FirstCulture
GST rate on tickets to amusement parks lowered to 18% effective 25 January
"The GST Council had recommended reduction of GST rate on services by way of admission to amusement parks including theme parks, water parks, joy rides, merry-go-rounds, go-carting and ballet from 28 percent to 18 percent," the ministry said in a statement.
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake to soar in India, with ballet production set for Delhi debut
The Royal Russian Ballet will perform Tchaikovsky's beloved Swan Lake in Delhi next month
From the streets of Mumbai to ballet school in New York: Amiruddin Shah's inspiring story
#Fweekend: Amiruddin Shah's passion for ballet lead him to joining the most prestigious ballet school in the world | Yehuda Maor | Danceworkx | Ashley Lobo
Past, present, future highlighted in Indian ballet: Danseuse Shobha Deepak Singh
In a conversation with Firstpost, danseuse Shobha Deepak Singh talks about ballet in India, its basis in mythology, and the triumphs and travails of producing and directing ballets for a contemporary audience
South Africa's townships take to ballet: Watch as classical dance stirs up Soweto
Ballet is beginning to find its feet in the country's black townships, thanks to a project to train township dance teachers in classical dance
Faced with IS terror, funding crisis, Iraq's only music and ballet school fighting a losing battle
Iraq's only music and ballet school has survived war, sanctions and dictatorship, but now faces a crisis due to low oil prices and the Islamic State group
Dancer accused in Bolshoi ballet chief attack defends actions
Ballet chief Sergei Filin's face and eyes suffered severe burns in the Jan. 17 attack, which exposed a culture of deep intrigue and infighting at the famed theater celebrated for its grand, classical ballets.