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Blind Forgiveness | Athens | September 12-14
The world premiere of "Blind Forgiveness" will take the stage at Athens' Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou). Presented by the Astana Ballet Theater and Symphony Orchestra, with French-American actor Christopher Lambert, this rock ballet blends classical and modern choreography. The 12-scene production delves into the complexities of human emotions, offering a fresh take on ballet.
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Le Presbyter | Athens | November 23-26
Rock music and Mozart come together in a production by Le Presbyter - Ballet for Life - Bejart Ballet Lausanne at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr).
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Bolshoi pulls Nureyev ballet citing ban on LGBT ‘propaganda’
Russia's Bolshoi Theater has removed a ballet dedicated to dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire, citing a new Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights, its director said Wednesday.
Guillaume Diop, more than just the first black star of Paris Opera
He is the first black person to achieve the exalted status of an "etoile" dancer at the Paris Opera, but that is only a small indication of what makes Guillaume Diop one of the most exciting ballet talents of his generation.
Maillot’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to come to Zorlu PSM
Director and choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot's reinterpretation of Shakespeare's timeless piece "Romeo and Juliet" will be on stage in Istanbul in February next year.
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Controversial Paris Opera dance chief quits
The director of dance at the Paris Opera, Aurelie Dupont, who faced criticism in the past over her leadership, announced her surprise resignation on June 16.
The 49-year-old ex-star dancer said she was devoting herself to new projects including a book and documentary.
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Maguy Marin to perform in Turkey for first time
Maguy Marin, a prominent figure in contemporary dance who art lovers have been waiting for years to see, is coming to Turkey for the first time.
Marin, one of the pioneers of a new wave of dance in France, will be on stage tonight at Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall with his stage choreography and a masterpiece called May B.
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Dancers of Royal Ballet rehearsing for reopening
Royal Ballet dancer Anna Rose O'Sullivan last performed to London audiences in "The Nutcracker" in December. She played Clara in a handful of shows and was to debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy when the COVID-19 pandemic once again shut down entertainment venues.
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How many Bolshoi nights in two coronavirus weeks?
The subject may seem like luxury these days for some of you. But millions of people around the world are stuck in their homes. The most famous opera and ballet institutions of the world opened their shows to the world digitally and free of charge. If you want, you can watch the ballet "Nutcracker" in Bolshoi either live or on YouTube within 24 hours after it.
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Bejart's ‘Magic Flute’ | Athens | December 25-30
The world-renowned Bejart Ballet Lausanne returns to the Athens Concert Hall with Maurice Bejart's "Magic Flute," which is being staged in Greece for the first time. In his take on the famous Mozart opera, the legendary French-born choreographer juxtaposed the innocence of childhood with the structured rigidity of the adult world. Shows start at 8 p.m.
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