Monday, June 28

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The Royal Ballet cancels its summer series after a rise in COVID-19 infections.

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But as Covid cases continue to rise in London, it has been forced to cancel its Summer Draft Works series showcasing “new works from promising choreographers”, which was set to debut at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre venue in the West End.

 

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The executive director of San Francisco Ballet is leaving after two years on the job.

 

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[Kelly] Tweeddale was also at the center of an internal controversy last year over renewed demands for diversity and racial equity within the company and in the greater world of ballet. A group of administrative employees, frustrated over the slow rate of change on these issues, confronted the board with their concerns anonymously and issued a list of demands, including asking for Tweeddale’s resignation.

 

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A review of the Royal Ballet by Graham Watts for Bachtrack.

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Zucchetti created a joyous brief ballet entitled Scherzo, last autumn, and Anemoi is a further development of that choreography, inspired by ideas from Greek mythology where Anemoi gods ruled over the winds. It is a plotless, elegant, airy ballet with waves of charming classical dance visually interpreting a bespoke arrangement of Rachmaninov's music, bringing together the second movements of his first two symphonies and an orchestrated version of his six-handed piano Romance. To my knowledge this rich tapestry of luscious music is mostly new to choreographic use and it provides both sentimental, swirling love themes (for two pas de deux) and ominous, stormy interludes, which perfectly represented the Anemoi’s mischief. Zucchetti’s sophisticated, graceful choreography was captivatingly performed by a group of fifteen young dancers, showcasing the strength that the company has at every level. It was touchingly dedicated to the memory of Zucchetti’s late friend and mentor, Liam Scarlett.    

 

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Milwaukee Ballet announces its 2021-22 season.

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Fittingly themed "season of inspiration," the Milwaukee Ballet will kick off its return to the Marcus with "Connect," a contemporary dance showcase, on Oct. 28-31. The season will also feature the return of Michael Pink's popular rendition of "Beauty and the Beast" as well as the iconic holiday classic "The Nutcracker." 

 

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Richmond Ballet, likewise.

 

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Another highlight comes in February when the Ballet tackles the greatest love story of all time, "Romeo & Juliet," with passionate choreography by Malcolm Burn. Season subscriptions are now available by calling the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 ext. 224. Single tickets will go on sale in August. Visit richmondballet.com for more information.

 

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The City Ballet of San Diego is returning to live performance.

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The 29th Anniversary Season is offering two world premieres. The "On the Move" program will include "Unbroken," a testament to the resiliency of humankind, and "Within The Hourglass Desert," a piece highlighting the finite beauty of time.