Yumi La Blanca
Laura Morera - Finding the place she belongs to
After her beautiful farewell performance at the Royal Opera House, Laura Morera still remains a gem in the dance world.
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Yumi La Blanca
May 29, 20222 min read
Excited Emotions like Water for Chocolate
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend also marks the opening night of the new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon, ‘Like Water For Chocolate’.
Yumi La Blanca
May 8, 20222 min read
The legacy of Sherrill and Spanish Dance - ‘Flamenco and More’
Sherrill Wexler Memorial Fund created a lovely tribute film ‘Flamenco and More’, available to watch with a donation.
Yumi La Blanca
Mar 20, 20223 min read
Dance for Ukraine
International ballet stars gathered to show artistic solidarity through ‘Dance for Ukraine’, responding to Ivan Putrov and Alina Cojocaru.
Yumi La Blanca
Mar 6, 20222 min read
Sending best wishes to Federico Bonelli and the Northern Ballet
Not being able to see his farewell performance at the Royal Ballet, I’m sending my best wishes to Federico Bonelli who starts a new chapter.
Yumi La Blanca
Feb 20, 20224 min read
Resilience, passion and hope - My little tribute to Steven McRae and his film project
The documentary film for Steven McRae 'A Resilient Man' will inspire us with his resilience, dedication and passion for ballet and dance.
Yumi La Blanca
Feb 13, 20223 min read
Ballet for Figure Skating, Figure Skating for Ballet - Reciprocal influences
Ballet has strongly influenced the artistry of figure skating, but figure skating has also inspired the world of ballet.
Yumi La Blanca
Jan 16, 20221 min read
Celebrating Dance, for Parkinson’s and for everyone
The 10th anniversary of Dance for Parkinson’s programme reminds us of the power of dancing for everyone.
Yumi La Blanca
Nov 7, 20212 min read
The centenary celebration of Antonio El Bailarín
Celebrating the centenary of the iconic figure of Spanish Dance, Antonio Ruiz Soler, aka Antonio El Bailarín.
Yumi La Blanca
Aug 1, 20212 min read
High culture in the street - The Royal Opera House is unlocked for recovery
The Royal Opera House has been unlocked to an open-house free festivity with a hope of recovery after the lockdown.
Yumi La Blanca
Jul 18, 20212 min read
Now is ‘On Point’ - a centenary celebration and the long-awaited opening-up
A centenary anniversary to make you dance - a review of 'On Point' at V&A, celebrating the 100th of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Yumi La Blanca
Jun 13, 20213 min read
Dancing with gratitude - ‘Balanchine and Robbins’ by the Royal Ballet
Regrowth of virtuosity, expression of joy, gratitude of companionship are the gift of the Royal Ballet’s ‘Balanchine and Robbins’.
Yumi La Blanca
Dec 13, 20204 min read
The Nutcracker with Spanish Chocolate - a Christmas flavour
British Christmas can’t go without 'The Nutcracker', but why does this ballet feature Spanish Dance as a part of the attraction?
Yumi La Blanca
Nov 1, 20202 min read
World Ballet Day before the second lockdown
World Ballet Day on 29th October made me reflect upon the importance of ballet to our culture
Yumi La Blanca
Oct 11, 20203 min read
The Royal Ballet coming home: ‘Back on Stage’
A personal take on 'The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage' with a hope for arts
Yumi La Blanca
Sep 27, 20202 min read
The yearning for dancing together - ‘Dances at a Gathering’
The Royal Ballet's 'Dances at a Gathering' reminds us of the joy of dancing together.
Yumi La Blanca
Aug 9, 20203 min read
DistDancing - a gift from the gifted
Royal Ballet dancers offer open-air showcases at a London canalside theatre
Yumi La Blanca
Jul 26, 20202 min read
Awakening ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ - Theatres Under the Spell
The Royal Ballet chose 'The Sleeping Beauty' for their latest streaming programme, theatres are sleeping...
Yumi La Blanca
Jul 5, 20203 min read
‘The Cellist’ revisited, or a prayer for performing arts
I can’t help recalling the most memorable performance I’d seen before our world drastically changed...
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