One of the first ballet premieres of the new year took place on the stage of the Moravian Theatre in Olomouc and it was a truly world-class event.
There is no limit to our love for ballet. Forsythe premiered at the Berlin Staatsballett.
Approximate Sonata 2016 (1996, 2016), One Flat Thing, reproduced (2000), and Blake Works I (2016) are the pieces by star choreographer William Forsythe that were premiered by Staatsballett Berlin.
Season 2024/2025 at the Czech National Ballet and Laterna magika
The Czech National Ballet will offer the world premiere of the original ballet The Sun, the Moon and the Wind choreographed by Viktor Konvalinka, the world premiere of the original ballet Sheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov choreographed by Mauro Bigonzetti.
Rush – Imaginative Retrospective with a Touch of Humour
In dance, even the most acclaimed performances quickly become distant shadows in the past. How can we retain – or reclaim – what once was?
La Strada as a life journey through circus archetypes
Federico Fellini's La Strada, a 1954 film, is undergoing a surprising renaissance in dance this year. Jiří Bubeníček is preparing his version for the Prague Chamber Ballet, and Alina Cojocaru has taken up the same theme in London.
Giselle by English National Ballet - rich in all the historical details, yet shallow at times
For this winter season at the London Coliseum, the English National Ballet has delved into its archives and decided to stage the well-loved romantic ballet Giselle in Mary Skeaping's 1971 production.
Tanztage Berlin 2024 — Choreographing Complexity Through Emerging Dance Artists
Attending Tanztage Berlin is like diving into a warm, enveloping magma of varied dance vocabulary, where the fluidity of the aesthetic codes presented goes hand in hand with tackling urgent current political themes.
The Nutcracker by Burkicom: A sparkling spectacle in the spirit of Christmas magic
The Burkicom company, headed by choreographer Jana Burkiewiczová, has prepared a new performance for the whole family at Christmas time, simply called The Nutcracker.
Taneční aktuality / Czech Dance News is changing to Dance Context
The non-profit organization Taneční aktuality (Czech Dance News) is transforming into the production platform Dance Context, a forum for dance reflection and development, from January 2024. The name change is accompanied by stabilising the portfolio and a new visual identity for the entire brand.
Artists & Critics aiming for the same North Star?
In October 2023, Taneční Aktuality / Czech Dance News, organized a gathering at which it invited dance writers to examine to what extent dance review can be sustained as a media practice in today’s information landscape.
Beethoven 7 – Sasha Waltz & Guests Present an Evening of Contrasts
Sasha Waltz, often dubbed Germany’s most important choreographer since Pina Bausch, is known for her versatile work that includes site-specific pieces, directing operas, and leading Staatsballett Berlin for one theatre season.
A Fairytale About Power – What is happening in TANEC PRAHA?
There is an artistic anarchy in the PONEC Theatre. On the last day of November, the position of artistic director, which had been held for two years and three months by Markéta Perroud, was abolished.
An Artwork About the Artwork?
The dance world is traditionally accustomed to seeing the figure of the critic standing there, slightly above the artists, judging or attempting to provide a solid, grounded, and unbiased opinion about an artwork.
The Moon Wears a White Shirt – Vienna’s Classical Ballet Company Enchants with a Versatile Triple Bill
In an admirable move, the Vienna State Ballet dedicated its latest triple bill to those who rarely get the limelight: the corps de ballet.
A Streetcar Named Desire – Whisky, Sex and Cigarettes
DEKKADANCERS is a major dance company, significantly influencing the development of contemporary dance and dance theatre and undoubtedly the taste of the audience in a wider context.
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Josef Bartos
Thank you for your thoughts. One got stuck in my mind – that passion makes us different from AI. Just yesterday I read…I am a dance critic. I am a member of an endangered species