Opening the programme was the recent Limen by Wayne McGregor. The quality of The Royal Ballet's dancing and the variety of its repertory is a reason to be cheerful... more
For its last programme of the 2010-11 season the Royal Ballet is performing this triple bill of two big ballets and one dainty one. All three are significant works but together they make for an unbalanced trio... more
From Strictly Come Dancing to the Royal Ballet at the O2, today’s performers and choreographers are finding a whole new audience. Our critic Sarah Frater guides you through London’s booming scene... more
As Romeo and Juliet is a cornerstone of The Royal Ballet's repertory, you'd expect them to snap to it every time they dance Kenneth MacMillan's landmark ballet... more
The world's hottest choreographer, Christopher Wheeldon, is to make a full-length ballet for Covent Garden out of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland... more
Wayne McGregor plays mind games with his dance creations at Sadler's Wells and now he is at the heart of plans to pull the cool crowd into Covent Garden.
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The Stuttgart dancers move well despite being artistically immature and sticking strictly to the boy-meets-girl interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, says Sarah Frater.... more
Arguably, this triple bill from the Royal Ballet is rather too successful at making ballet's case as an artistic heavy-hitter, says Sarah Frater.... more
Back in 2002 there was a lurid allure in Gerald Scarfe's wacky designs, but, five years on the novelty has most definitely worn off this Nutcracker by the English National Ballet.... more
Galas can be good fun and even if they're not, knowing it's all for a Cause will usually win you over. But it was borderline at the Royal Opera House Gala, says Sarah Frater.... more
Stronger than a rhino, according to the Royal Ballet's controversial advertisement, the dazzling Ed Watson says, dancing is like running a marathon every day.... more
Darcey Bussell left the audience agog at her still-lustrous technique and late-flowering emotional depth during this triple bill at the Royal Opera House.... more
As fans struggle to accept Darcey Bussell is leaving The Royal Ballet, the ballerina says she'll miss the limelight as she performs her farewell show.... more
A barely-clothed Seven Deadly Sins raises the eyebrows in this triple bill from the Royal Ballet. But Sarah Frater isn't sure if it really works.... more
Edward Watson makes a hugely assured debut dancing Crown Prince Rudolf - the most demanding male lead in all classical ballet - in Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling.... more
Even by the currently stellar standards of The Royal Ballet, Steven McRae jumps out. Sarah Frater was captivated by his pin-perfect dancing and distinctive looks.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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