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‘I left behind everything’ — the Russian ballet icon who fled Putin The Bolshoi star Olga Smirnova was celebrated as a national hero. She explains why she had to speak up against her country and why she’s dancing for Ukraine now ⬇️ thetimes.co.uk/article/i-left…

Is it possible for a great ballerina to take control of her destiny outside of a company and find fulfilling creative expression? Alina Cojocaru is trying. At 42, she has commissioned and is producing a ballet, “La Strada,” that she will also star in. nyti.ms/3HjIP7I

Former @TheRoyalBallet star Alina Cojocaru (@DancingAlina) discusses "La Strada," her Fellini-inspired commission premiering at London's @Sadlers_Wells later this month. @FT ft.com/content/2bf987… #lastrada #alinacjaocaru #ballet #sadlerswells

"Our starting point with this work...was the question of what brings us together now..." Gosia Dzierzon on NMC's - @newmovement_ - centenary reimagining of Les Noces. #dance #Stravinsky #Nijinska #Ballet #newmovementcollective theqr.co.uk/2024/01/04/bre…

@DancingAlina Cojocaru (@ACWorkroom) talks to @davidmeaddance about her new ballet, #LaStrada (ch #NataliaHorecna, music #NinoRota) that premieres @Sadlers_Wells later this month. seeingdance.com/alina-cojocaru…

According to @guardian, #LaStrada is one of the best dance shows to book in 2024! Will you be joining us at @Sadlers_Wells this January? theguardian.com/stage/2023/dec…

@newmovement_ Collective is taking a new look at Stravinsky's #LesNoces in 'Les Noces - The Departure'. Premiere @woolwich_works, Jan 13 & 14. @jordan_lian7 talks to #GosiaDzierzon about the creative process and inspirations behind the production seeingdance.com/new-movement-c…

Melanie Precious, head of @GreenwichDance, has claimed that Arts Council England is not "fit for purpose" Read more 👇 #Echobox=1702915791" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/greenwich…

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Ballet star Alina Cojocaru: ‘When people tell me I’m a natural, I just want to scream’ theguardian.com/stage/2023/dec…

In Conversation with: Małgorzata Dzierżon - choreographer and dancer for @newmovement_'s #LesNoces – The Departure, opening at @woolwich_works on 13 Jan "We are fascinated by the music while also conscious of the challenges it presents" #interview #dance ayoungishperspective.co.uk/2023/12/04/in-…

Fallen Angels brings the healing power of dance to people recovering from addiction | ✍️ @mrdavidjays thetimes.co.uk/article/fallen…

Dancing dreams: 25 stunning scenes at Sadler’s Wells – in pictures theguardian.com/stage/gallery/…

Who is Sadler's Wells Artistic Director, Alistair Spalding's favourite choreographer? bachtrack.com/interview-sir-…

This autumn/winter Moxie Brawl, the award-winning inclusive dance theatre company, presents its latest family friendly show Punk Alley on tour across the UK and Ireland @sarahblanc bit.ly/3r4WUl7

Ahead of Home Revisited @ExeterNorthcott's Barnfield Theatre and @ashburtonarts, Richard spoke to @PRSD to reflect on 10 years of RCD. Read this insightful interview here: theprsd.co.uk/2023/09/01/elo…

.@GreenwichDance chief executive Melanie Precious has warned that the rhetoric of “winners and losers” when talking about Arts Council England funding decisions can create a stigma that stays with arts companies. bit.ly/44Pk5hz

Nicholas Hytner calls on the industry to work as one to secure arts funding from the next government, speaking on @GreenwichDance’s Talking Moves podcast with @TarekIskander1 bit.ly/451I78U

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