Monday, March 23

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The Royal Opera House launches a series of streamed ballet performances and classes.

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Live-streamed via Facebook and YouTube, virtual performances will include appearances from some of the industry’s most talented ballet dancers and opera singers – and they’re all completely free.

 

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The Royal Opera House and Liam Scarlett part ways.

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According to a statement from the Royal Opera House, the independent investigation found “there were no matters to pursue in relation to alleged contact with the students of the Royal Ballet School”, but that Scarlett’s association with the ROH had come to an end.

 

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 Texas Ballet Theater cancels the remainder of its season.

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Additionally, both the Fort Worth and Richardson campuses of Texas Ballet Theater School will be closed through May 17. The school plans to resume classes May 18, but the date continues to be fluid based on recommendations from local health and government agencies.

 

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Another story on the severing of ties between Liam Scarlett and the Royal Ballet.

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A spokesperson said: “The Royal Ballet Company has a code of conduct in place to ensure staff and visiting artists are always supported. To preserve the anonymity of the individuals concerned and as a duty of care to staff and artists, we are unable to comment further on the specifics of this case.”

 

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A review of the BalletBoyz by Lorna Irvine for the Fjord Review.

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BalletBoyz’ twenty year anniversary is celebrated with elan with this superb double bill which showcases two world class choreographers, and the boldness and adaptability of the company. After a short cheeky film, created by Sarah Golding with all of the dancers freestyling and vying for attention, the first piece of the evening unfolds explosively, created by choreographer Maxine Doyle from Punchdrunk and featuring music from the jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi from the SEED Ensemble