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Freelance PR person from London. Lover of all things art, culture, wine, and dogs! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him)

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Is it possible for a great ballerina to take control of her destiny outside of a company and find fulfilling creative expression? Alina Cojocaru is trying. At 42, she has commissioned and is producing a ballet, “La Strada,” that she will also star in. nyti.ms/3HjIP7I
Alina Cojocaru: A Freelance Ballerina, Forging Her Own Path (Published 2024)

Alina Cojocaru: A Freelance Ballerina, Forging Her Own Path (Published 2024)

At 42, Cojocaru has no desire to stop dancing. Instead, she commissioned and is producing a ballet, “La Strada,” in which she will dance.

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Former @TheRoyalBallet star Alina Cojocaru (@DancingAlina) discusses "La Strada," her Fellini-inspired commission premiering at London's @Sadlers_Wells later this month. @FT ft.com/content/2bf9871d-a297… #lastrada #alinacjaocaru #ballet #sadlerswells
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"Our starting point with this work...was the question of what brings us together now..." Gosia Dzierzon on NMC's - @newmovement_ - centenary reimagining of Les Noces. #dance #Stravinsky #Nijinska #Ballet #newmovementcollective theqr.co.uk/2024/01/04/break…
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@DancingAlina Cojocaru (@ACWorkroom) talks to @davidmeaddance about her new ballet, #LaStrada (ch #NataliaHorecna, music #NinoRota) that premieres @Sadlers_Wells later this month. seeingdance.com/alina-cojoca…
La Strada: Bringing a film classic to the ballet stage

La Strada: Bringing a film classic to the ballet stage

Cojocaru recalls being particularly attracted by Gelsomina’s way of thinking. “Her way of being, of seeing the world... so naive, innocent and simple..."

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According to @guardian, #LaStrada is one of the best dance shows to book in 2024! Will you be joining us at @Sadlers_Wells this January? theguardian.com/stage/2023/d…
The best theatre, dance and comedy tickets to book in 2024

The best theatre, dance and comedy tickets to book in 2024

The new year’s hottest shows include stage versions of Minority Report, Spirited Away and La Strada, performances by Keeley Hawes and Ian McKellen – plus laughs from Julia Masli, Rhod Gilbert and...

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@newmovement_ Collective is taking a new look at Stravinsky's #LesNoces in 'Les Noces - The Departure'. Premiere @woolwich_works, Jan 13 & 14. @jordan_lian7 talks to #GosiaDzierzon about the creative process and inspirations behind the production seeingdance.com/new-movement…
New Movement Collective reimagines Les Noces

New Movement Collective reimagines Les Noces

Jordan Lian talks to Malgorzata Dzierzon about the creative process and inspirations behind New Movement Collective's new Les Noces - The Departure

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Melanie Precious, head of @GreenwichDance, has claimed that Arts Council England is not "fit for purpose" Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/greenwic…
Greenwich Dance head: Arts Council England not 'fit for purpose'

Greenwich Dance head: Arts Council England not 'fit for purpose'

Melanie Precious, creative director of soon-to-shut Greenwich Dance, has claimed Arts Council England "is no longer fit for purpose"

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Fuck posting your abs and pecs post a pic of you being happy in 2023!
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Ballet star Alina Cojocaru: ‘When people tell me I’m a natural, I just want to scream’ theguardian.com/stage/2023/d…
Ballet star Alina Cojocaru: ‘When people tell me I’m a natural, I just want to scream’

Ballet star Alina Cojocaru: ‘When people tell me I’m a natural, I just want to scream’

The Romanian ballerina’s rise has been the result of years of gruelling physical work, not just talent. A decade after leaving the Royal Ballet due to creative differences, she’s back with her own...

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In Conversation with: Małgorzata Dzierżon - choreographer and dancer for @newmovement_'s #LesNoces – The Departure, opening at @woolwich_works on 13 Jan "We are fascinated by the music while also conscious of the challenges it presents" #interview #dance ayoungishperspective.co.uk/2…
In Conversation with: Małgorzata Dzierżon, choreographer and dancer for the New Movement Collecti...

In Conversation with: Małgorzata Dzierżon, choreographer and dancer for the New Movement Collecti...

Małgorzata Dzierżon is a choreographer, dance teacher and producer. She has performed with, among others, Rambert, Gothenburg Ballet and Royal Danish Ballet and made guest appearances with Wayne Mc…

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Dancing dreams: 25 stunning scenes at Sadler’s Wells – in pictures theguardian.com/stage/galler…
Dancing dreams: 25 stunning scenes at Sadler’s Wells – in pictures

Dancing dreams: 25 stunning scenes at Sadler’s Wells – in pictures

This month, Sadler’s Wells celebrates the quarter centenary of its current building in Islington, north London, which was remodelled in 1998. Revisit 25 shows from those years

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Who is Sadler's Wells Artistic Director, Alistair Spalding's favourite choreographer? bachtrack.com/interview-sir-…
Sir Alistair Spalding on putting creativity at the centre of dance

Sir Alistair Spalding on putting creativity at the centre of dance

The Artistic Director of Sadler’s Wells talks candidly about his unwavering love for encouraging new dance, his visions for the future – and how much of himself he sees in Mick Jagger.

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This autumn/winter Moxie Brawl, the award-winning inclusive dance theatre company, presents its latest family friendly show Punk Alley on tour across the UK and Ireland @sarahblanc bit.ly/3r4WUl7
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Ahead of Home Revisited @ExeterNorthcott's Barnfield Theatre and @ashburtonarts, Richard spoke to @PRSD to reflect on 10 years of RCD. Read this insightful interview here: theprsd.co.uk/2023/09/01/elo…
Eloquently connected | 10 years of Richard Chappell Dance - the PRSD

Eloquently connected | 10 years of Richard Chappell Dance - the PRSD

With 10 years of connecting and communicating through dance, Richard Chappell is ready to celebrate while looking to the future

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.@GreenwichDance chief executive Melanie Precious has warned that the rhetoric of “winners and losers” when talking about Arts Council England funding decisions can create a stigma that stays with arts companies. bit.ly/44Pk5hz
Melanie Precious sat cross legged in front of a blue wall, smiling at the camera

ALT Melanie Precious sat cross legged in front of a blue wall, smiling at the camera

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Nicholas Hytner calls on the industry to work as one to secure arts funding from the next government, speaking on @GreenwichDance’s Talking Moves podcast with @TarekIskander1 bit.ly/451I78U
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A group that has offered #free #dance classes across south London for 30 years is ‘at risk’ if they don’t raise £10k @GreenwichDance #TalkingMoves #ArtsUnboxed southwarknews.co.uk/area/gre…
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The Times News in Pictures - @thetimes thetimes.co.uk/.../news-in-p…... - Precious Adams in the title role of Cinderella with Daniel McCormick as Prince Guillaume - English National Ballet's Cinderella in-the-round at the Royal Albert Hall @ENBallet
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[Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to Andrew McNicol Choreographer Andrew McNicol talks about his McNicol Ballet Collective UK tour and his flourishing career. gramilano.com/2023/06/interv…
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GoodRead: ​​​​​​​While getting caught up in divisive debates about Hytner's proposal to reinvent the arts funding system, we're missing a crucial moment to save a sector on the brink of collapse, argues Melanie Precious, CEO of @GreenwichDance artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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