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DEBORAH WEISS
Dance Writer & Critic
In our fifth episode we meet previous dancer turned Writer & Critic, Deborah Weiss.
Hear from Deborah about her journey from The Royal Ballet School to London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet), and some of the amazing repertoire she performed before navigating multiple injuries and finding new direction in writing. Going on to work for publications including The Dancing Times, Dance Europe, and now Bachtrack - get a glimpse into the art of reviewing movement.
LUKE AHMET
Olivier-Nominated Dancer & Rehearsal Director
Our third episode celebrates Olivier nominated Dance Artist, Luke Ahmet, delving into the inner world of performers, their emotions, and reflections while they are on stage... and off.
Luke's diverse career at companies including Rambert Dance Company, Studio Wayne MacGregor, Scottish Ballet, KBallet and Paris Opera Ballet has seen him dance on stages across the world, teach & coach regularly and more recently acting as Rehearsal Director for many choreographers and setting works internationally.
RYOICHI HIRANO
Principal of The Royal Ballet
In our fourth episode we meet long standing member and Principal of The Royal Ballet, Ryoichi Hirano.
Hear from Ryoichi about his first move to London to join The Royal Ballet as an apprentice back in 2001 selected from Prix de Lausanne, his journey to Principal, and what he is up to now, including performing at Ballet Nights 001 & 002 - alongside battling a recent injury.
Away from the stage, find out more about his talents and passions when he’s not at The Royal Opera House… Including his favourite food spots!
JORDAN JAMES BRIDGE
Dancer, Choreographer & Filmmaker
In our second episode, we meet new London voice, Dancer , Choreographer, Filmmaker and Director Jordan James Bridge.
After an exciting year of dancing and making on stage and on screen, Jordan shares his less orthodox route into dance, how he has developed his unique movement style and about his dream dinner with David Attenborough...
CONSTANCE DEVERNAY-LAURENCE
Principal Ballerina
In our launch episode, we meet the Principal Ballerina who was the inspiration behind the initial concept launch of BALLET NIGHTS.
This year's winner of 'Best Classical Female Performance' at the UK Critics' Circle National Dance Awards, Constance shares how she is navigating her career change from stage to screen, her recent injury and recovery, studying with the Open University, and her unlikely touring companion... Apollo the cat!
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