Dance
Nederlands Dans Theater | Athens | February 1-4
One of the world's most dynamic and pioneering ensembles, the Nederlands Dans Theater returns to the Athens Concert Hall with a triple bill composed of "Safe as Houses" by Sol Leon and Paul Lightfoot, with music by J.S.
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SLEEPING BEAUTY Comes To Sofia Opera And Ballet 2/8 - 2/9
SLEEPING BEAUTY, the ballet, is coming to Sofia Opera and Ballet in Bulgaria on February 8th and 9th, 2019.
'Three Musketeers' to make Istanbul premiere
The ballet "Three Musketeers," performed by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (IDOB), will be staged in Istanbul for the first time.
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Mikhail Baryshnikov Comes To Sofia Opera and Ballet! (Video)
Mikhail Baryshnikov is a Russian-American ballet dancer who choreographed several iconic pieces which have made him one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century.
In December 2000, Baryshnikov was recognized, along with other cultural luminaries, for a lifetime of extraordinary achievement at the Kennedy Center Honor Awards.
Ivan Vasiliev | Athens | December 11 & 12
Regarded as one the greatest performers in classical ballet today, Ivan Vasiliev will be making two appearances in Athens, performing extracts from some of his emblematic roles, as well as his own original work. He will be joined by respected soloists from the Bolshoi Ballet. Tickets cost 40 to 100 euros.
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Christmas Ballet Gala | Athens | November 24 & 25
Leading dancers of Russia's famed Bolshoi and Mariisnky ballet companies - including principals Evgenia Obraztsova and Ruslan Skvortsov - will perform a Christmas Gala of highlights from the classical ballet repertory, such as "Sawn Lake," "The Nutcracker," "Sleeping Beauty," "Romeo and Juliet," etc.
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Panigiri | Tinos | September 9
Multipurpose culture venue Soul Food is staging a traditional "panigiri" fete to celebrate the end of a great summer season on the island of Tinos, in the Cyclades archipelago. There will be a barbecue, wine and dancing to folk music performed by a three-member ensemble with lute, violin and percussion. The festivities start at 8 p.m.
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Alvin Ailey | Athens | September 11-15
The Athens Concert Hall will be hosting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the foremost ensembles in the United States, founded by the late great choreographer in 1958 and responsible for shaping the country's contemporary dance scene, from September 11 to 15.
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Music and dance festivals in Turkey: A calendar for 2018-2019
Music and dance lovers can find something interesting for themselves this year, whether they like jazz or rock, latin or folk and whether they go to western or eastern Turkey... Click through for the 2018-2019 calendar for music and dance festivals in Turkey...
Turkish singer to be fined for 'doing the Shiggy'
A Turkish singer will be fined for joining the social media craze known as the "Shiggy Challenge," in which people step out of moving cars and dance.
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