Creative brains behind Take That's giant Circus Live shows and stadium spectaculars for Lady Gaga and Kanye West are to take control of the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony... more
Michael Nunn and William Trevitt have brought together the hottest young male dancers in the country for their new troupe, The Talent. Sarah Frater sits in on rehearsals... more
Only the flinty hearted could resist Frederick Ashton’s ballet version of the Tales of Beatrix Potter paired with Matthew Hart’s Peter and the Wolf... more
A chance encounter between the designer Paul Smith and a young dancer led the sultan of stripes into an intriguing relationship with The Royal Ballet. Here the fashion mogul turned snapper focuses on its brightest stars... more
Teenage ballerina who became the first British dancer to be accepted into one of Russia's most prestigious ballet schools is to make a triumphant return to London to perform in Swan Lake... more
Reimagining all three of the giant Stravinsky ballets in one go is an artistic marathon - and Sarah Frater isn't sure Michael Clark has pulled it off.... more
Leading British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon tells of the struggle that went into his work with the Bolshoi - and his helping hand from the Ballet Boyz.... more
From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... more
The Royal Ballet gave Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker sparkle and depth as he celebrated his 80th birthday on stage after the performance.... more
Cathy Marston, frequently touted as one to watch among young choreographers, is finally launching her own company. Catch her opening triple bill at the Royal Opera House tonight.... more
After the none-too-raving success of their dance-drama efforts last year, George Piper Dances, aka the Ballet Boyz, return to their winning formula of mixed bills inter-cut with handicam chat.... more
Unseen photos of Margot Fonteyn, Vaslav Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova are among treasures that have been unearthed at the Royal Ballet School, after lying hidden for 80 years in a dusty archive.... more
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