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Philippe Braunschweig: Founder of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition
Wednesday 14 July 2010
The name of Philippe Braunschweig may be less familiar than the name of his creation, but that is a measure of its success. The Prix de Lausanne, which he founded in 1973, has been a major signpost in the career of many great ballet dancers; past winners who have gone on to become international stars include Carlos Acosta, Darcey Bussell and Diana Vishneva.
Romeo's grand jeté into the ballet limelight
Sunday 17 January 2010
The chance to step into Carlos Acosta's shoes last week was a dream come true, Rupert Pennefather tells Susie Mesure
Thumbs down for Strictly Come Dancing's Laila Rouass
Sunday 06 December 2009
Actress Laila Rouass has left Strictly Come Dancing after stinging criticism of her performances.
Darcey Bussell: Strictly retired, but keen to find new moves
Sunday 06 December 2009
From prima ballerina to judging salsa on prime-time TV. It's all within the repertoire of a star who is also writing books and designing dancewear
Pandora: Black memoir put on the back burner
Tuesday 09 June 2009
Pandora very much hopes we won't have to wait too much longer to get our hands on Conrad Black's next volume of memoirs.
Balletboyz 'Greatest Hits', Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Thursday 06 November 2008
The boys are back and looking to the future
Royal Opera welcomes back Bryn Terfel for Wagnerian reprise at Covent Garden
Thursday 20 March 2008
When Bryn Terfel pulled out of Wagner's Ring cycle last year, the Royal Opera House issued an unusually terse statement, expressing "shock and surprise" at his decision.
Review: Why is he always on my telly welly?
Sunday 16 December 2007
The Royal Variety Performance, ITV1; Russell Brand On The Road, BBC4; Kizzy: Mum at 14, BBC3
Dance: Symmetries funereal, not fearful
Sunday 12 December 1999
International Celebration of Choreography Royal Opera House, London
Letter: The neglected arts
Monday 06 December 1999
Sir: I read with some disappointment D J Taylor's assertion that "no UK television channel, with the possible exception of BBC2, has the slightest interest in the arts".
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