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The Ballet world loses a Prince: Richard Cragun dies at 67

Richard Cragun, one of the most important dancers of the 20th century has died at 67. His legendary partnership with Marcia Haydée, the ground-breaking work at Stuttgart Ballet with John Cranko, and...

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Carla Fracci salutes her partner and friend Richard Cragun

Carla Fracci, frequent partner of the American ballet star Richard Cragun, who died yesterday at 67, remembers the dancer with the words of English poet W H Auden: Dear Richard, I honour your passing...

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Richard Cragun receives a final “Bravo!” as he’s laid to rest in Rio

Richard Cragun’s funeral was held yesterday in Rio De Janeiro, two days after the dancer’s death on Monday. His friend Peter Rosenwald was there: Richard was a close and exceptional friend of mine and...

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As scandal photos are published of Alessandra Ferri’s photographer husband,...

It has been five years since Alessandra Ferri left the stage, but she hasn’t stopped dancing. Speaking to the Italian dance magazine Danza & Danza she said that every morning she still prepares her...

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Photo quotes: Martha Graham on individuality

“You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.” - Martha Graham… continue readingThe post Photo quotes: Martha Graham on individuality appeared first on gramilano.

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National Ballet of Cuba forced to cancel South Africa tour at the eleventh hour

Dirk Badenhorst, director of Mzansi Productions, announced in Johannesburg yesterday that the National Ballet of Cuba has cancelled its planned South African tour which was due to open in Johannesburg...

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Photo quotes: Margot Fonteyn “Take your work seriously, but never yourself.”

“Take your work seriously, but never yourself.” - Margot Fonteyn… continue readingThe post Photo quotes: Margot Fonteyn “Take your work seriously, but never yourself.” appeared first on gramilano.

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A new ballet company for Italy? Rome’s mayor announces a project for the...

The Mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno, has announced, We are working on a project with Carla Fracci to create a National Ballet Company which can bring the Rome experience to a national level. The ‘Rome...

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Unseen photos: one month after the death of Richard Cragun we publish photos...

In 1974 at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala the 37-year-old Carla Fracci danced a series of 20 performances of John Field’s Swan Lake with three different partners: Rudolf Nureyev, Roberto Fascilla and...

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Natalia Makarova among those receiving the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors award is the nation’s highest honour for those who have influenced American culture through the arts. It comes with a dinner with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and...

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The Mikhailovsky Theatre opens its new season tonight with Semionova and...

Tonight the Mikhailovsky Theatre opens its 2012–2013 season with Polina Semionova dancing the eponymous heroine in Giselle. Semionova left to join the Berlin Staatsoper immediately after graduating...

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The whiff of celebrity: Carla Fracci launches her new perfume, Aurora

David Beckham has his underwear collection, singer Jessica Simpson has a wildly popular fashion label, and Italian ballerina Carla Fracci has her perfume collection. Yesterday, in Milan’s chic 10 Corso...

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Two Italian living legends together: Ferruccio Soleri, the greatest...

Ferruccio Soleri (class of 1929) was the original Arlecchino in Giorgio Strehler’s legendary production of Goldoni’s masterpiece Servant of Two Masters (Arlecchino servitore di due padroni) for Milan’s...

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The all-embracing San Francisco Ballet bring their eclecticism and passion to...

San Francisco Ballet launch their London season at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre this evening, and until September 23 they will be presenting three mixed-bill programs. That’s 10 works over nine...

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“Meeting with Carla Fracci” at the Italian Cultural Institute in London’s...

Carla Fracci will appear at London’s Italian Cultural Institute in London on October 3. The ICI is the official Italian governmental body dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in England...

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Photo quotes: Isadora Duncan on dancers’ bodies

“The dancer’s body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.” - Isadora Duncan … continue readingThe post Photo quotes: Isadora Duncan on dancers’ bodies appeared first on gramilano.

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Raymonda at La Scala… a year on

A year ago at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala the ballet company scored a hit with its restaging of that difficult piece Raymonda. The ballet’s improbable story, with a lack of obvious dramatic push, can...

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Stéphane Lissner to leave La Scala for the Paris Opera in 2015

After the rumours and denials of recent days, Aurélie Filippetti, the French Minister of Culture, has confirmed that Stéphane Lissner will take over from Nicolas Joel when the latter leaves the helm of...

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New YouTube videos: a starry Bayadère with Zakharova, Allash, Tsiskaridze,...

This was an inspired performance of Nikiya from Svetlana Zakharova. There are many videos of her in what is arguably her best role, but this is certainly one her finest performances. A magical evening...

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Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

After studying at the Victor Ullate Ballet School in Madrid, Igor Yebra  eventually joined Ullate’s company, Ballet de la Comunidad de Madrid while still a student, and continued with the company until...

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