Aaron Sean Watkin graduated from the National Ballet School of Canada and enjoyed a full career in dancing with The National Ballet of Canada, English National Ballet and Dutch National Ballet. He was then invited by world-renowned choreographer William Forsythe to become a principal dancer with Ballett Frankfurt, and later joined the National Dance Company of Spain under the directorship of Nacho Duato. Continue reading Aaron S. Watkin – Semperoper Ballett’s Artistic Director
Category: Dancers
The multi-tasking dancer
Dancers are the ultimate masters of multi-tasking, and it seems now there is scientific research to support this. Studies at the University of Maryland in partnership with the University of Houston over the past few years have revealed that dancers use multiple areas of their brains simultaneously while dancing: one part controls movement without expressive intention, another part imagines movement qualities. These parts work together to execute movement while also making higher-level decisions. Continue reading The multi-tasking dancer
Dancing on tour
The chaos and excitement of touring isn’t for everyone. It can be hugely energised and fulfilling, but it does not suit every dancer. For the dancers it does suit, travelling to different places to perform means that few of your days are the same, including what you’re eating, where you’re staying and what the stage feels like. It takes a special level of effort to shape the unpredictability of tour-life into a schedule that works for you. Continue reading Dancing on tour
Dance in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list
The dance sector has again been well recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Dance is hugely diverse, and the awards demonstrate how strong dance’s contribution to culture is. Continue reading Dance in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list
Cesar Corrales to leave English National Ballet
After three years with English National Ballet, Principal Cesar Corrales has decided to leave the Company and will join The Royal Ballet at the end of the 2017/2018 season. Continue reading Cesar Corrales to leave English National Ballet
Joining a dance company
Joining a dance company is a dream for many vocational dance students, however it can be a tricky transition to make after years of training. There can be a lot of pressure to demonstrate your ability in your new job, as well as to embody the type of team member you aim to become. Continue reading Joining a dance company
Flamencos del Sur at The Peña Flamenca de Londres
The Peña Flamenca de Londres, London’s friendly flamenco club, has this year welcomed Flamencos del Sur, a group of top-class performers travelling directly from Granada. Sunday 10 December saw the group present its ‘puro flamenco’, a super-charged gypsy style that is a far cry from choreographed ballet flamenco. Flamencos del Sur was born from Jingle, the well-known British flamenco guitarist who has been based in Spain for many years. Continue reading Flamencos del Sur at The Peña Flamenca de Londres
Dancer news for English National Ballet
English National Ballet recently announced its dancer promotions and new joiners for the 2017/2018 season, with lots of news for the company.London Ballet Circle
The London Ballet Circle has a jam-packed programme of events scheduled until the end of 2017. Founded in 1946 by Stanley Hawkins, its founder President and first Patron was the founder of the Royal Ballet, Dame Ninette de Valois; Dame Alicia Markova succeeded Dame Ninette.Cesar Corrales – newest Principal of English National Ballet
Tamara Rojo CBE, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, announced last month that Cesar Corrales was to become a Principal of English National Ballet from the start of the 2017/2018 season. Having joined English National Ballet as Artist of the Company in 2014, Corrales was promoted to Junior Soloist in 2015, and to First Soloist in 2016. At just 20 years old, Corrales will become English National Ballet’s youngest principal.Continue reading Cesar Corrales – newest Principal of English National Ballet