Category Archives: August Bournonville

Song of the Earth/La Sylphide – English National Ballet: London Coliseum, 9 January 2018

Posted on January 10, 2018 by gerarddavis09

Soilphide You can see why Tamara Rojo has added Kenneth MacMillan’s Song of the Earth to the repertoire of English National Ballet – Mahler’s music looks so good on her body it could make you cry. The years she spent … Continue reading →

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Soloists and Principals of the Royal Danish Ballet – Royal Danish Ballet: Peacock Theatre, London, 9 January 2015

Posted on January 10, 2015 by gerarddavis09

Long may they Dane It was under August Bournonville’s reign as ballet master from 1830-1877 that the Royal Danish Ballet developed the uniquely understated style they still perform today. It looks sweet and cutesy from the waist up but the … Continue reading →

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