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Spartacus and His Gladiator Slaves Battle Roman Legions at the Bolshoi

The Bolshoi returns to Paris with several programmes including Spartacus, starring Vladimir Neporozhni as Crassus and Carlos Acosta as Spartacus. It was indeed perhaps the finest performance of Spartacus I've seen. Acosta, born to dance this role, was absolutely astounding...

A Tribute to Serge Lifar (1905 - 1986)

The Russian French dancer, director and choreographer largely credited with the revival of 20th century French ballet.

The New Dancer / Choreographers

Dance editor Patricia Boccadoro reports on young dancer / choreographers at the Paris Opera Ballet.

La Bayadère: Backstage at the Paris Opera Ballet

'La Bayadère', Rudolf Nureyev's last production at the Paris Opéra is not only rich in story and in dance, but has been made unique by its decor and costumes. Dance editor Patricia Boccadoro goes backstage for a closer look.

Ballet Costumes With Movement in Mind

Ballet star Agnès Letestu shows her new costume designs for José Martinez' production of 'Scaramouche' at the Paris Opera Ballet.

Hommage à Rudolf Nureyev (en français)

On ne pourrait imaginer plus bel hommage à son immense talent et à l'héritage qu'il a laissé derrière lui que l'exceptionnelle représentation de La Bayadère le 6 janvier dernier (anniversaire de sa mort) à l'Opéra Bastille.

Jorma Uotinen and the National Ballet of Finland

Interview in Paris with Finnish choreographer Jorma Uotinen and the National ballet of Finland