Features
Feature: Mariinsky Ballet's The Nutcracker - new on DVD & Blu-ray
New comers Alina Somova & Vladimir Shklyarov lead a 100 strong case in this traditional interpretation of the Christmas classic, tinged with Soviet ideals. We have five copies to give away! Continue Reading
Feature: Resolution! 2013
You never know what gem of a piece, or choreographic star of the future you might find in a night at Resolution! - The Place’s annual festival of new choreography. Lise Smith pick'n'mixes a selection.. Continue Reading
Feature: Liam Scarlett
At 26 years of age Liam Scarlett has retired from his performing career with the Royal Ballet to become their artist-in-residence. A new post created especially for him. He talks about his career so far. Continue Reading
Feature: Craig Revel Horwood takes it to heart
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is not the villain of the show, but instead his cutting criticism is just his way of showing his love for dance - according to Sarah Ditum. Continue Reading
Feature: Kevin O’Hare
Kevin O’Hare, director of The Royal Ballet, takes Crane.tv backstage and explains his plans for the future. "I really want to push the company forward. We have amazing choreographers working with us." Continue Reading
News: Win tickets to see the Bolshoi Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'
Attend a pre-Christmas screening of the Bolshoi's version of the classic Christmas ballet on Sunday 16 December at Picturehouse cinemas across London! Continue Reading
News: Win a DVD of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake!
The 2010 production, featuring Richard Winsor as The Swan/Stranger – was filmed at Sadler’s Wells last year, for the first time in High Definition. Five lucky winners have been chosen! Continue Reading
News: Coming soon - Sleeping Beauty, Bourne style
Matthew Bourne talks to BBC Radio 4 & Channel 4 about his version of the Grimm fairytale, which opens at Sadler's Wells next week... Continue Reading
Feature: Kenneth MacMillan
As the Royal Ballet present a triple bill of MacMillan's work opening this weekend, Jessica Duchen reflects back on the enduring appeal of his choreography. Continue Reading
Feature: Strictly with Vikki
On an Autumn Saturday evening there’s only one place to find Vikki Jane Vile – in front of a TV watching BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. If you’ve lost the Strictly habit, she’s here … Continue Reading
News: See what dance can be - with Dance Umbrella
Starting today (Fri 5th) ten intensive days of dance in a brand new King's Cross venue - there's much to look forward to, says Donald Hutera Continue Reading
Feature: Book review: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Rarely does a book come along that oozes so much passion for dance as Christina Gallea Roy’s charming and detailed account of her life... Continue Reading
News: San Francisco Ballet back in London
Artistic director and principal choreographer of the San Francisco Ballet, Helgi Tomasson, talks to Neil Norman about being in charge of the company for 27 years. “I have always thought of it as a laboratory … Continue Reading
Feature: New Adventures Choreographer Award Showcase - video
An extract of the James Cousins' new work premiered at Sadlers Wells last week and interviews with Matthew Bourne, James Cousins and more ... Continue Reading
Feature: Video insights - behind the scenes at The Place Prize
Some of the16 commissioned artists about to compete in this year's Place Prize talk about taking part & show work in progress Continue Reading