Latest Articles
A selection of Reviews and Articles written by Jessica Teague.
Anna Karenina, Norwegian National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague considers Christian Spuck’s take on Tolstoy’s novel in Oslo.
Interview: Young Gyu Choi
Read moreJessica Teague catches up with the newly promoted Dutch National Ballet principal.
Manon, Norwegian National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague considers a new production of MacMillan’s Manon by the Norwegian National Ballet.
Giselle, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague reviews Dutch National Ballet’s engaging production of Giselle.
The Little Mermaid, Finnish National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague is enchanted by Kenneth Greve’s fairytale ballet.
Cool Britannia, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague applauds the work of three British choreographers, David Dawson, Wayne McGregor and Christopher Wheeldon.
Jewels, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague on sterling performances in the Balanchine triptych in Amsterdam.
Back to Bach, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague considers Dutch National Ballet’s programme in which four choreographers are inspired by the German composer.
Anna Karenina, Zürich Ballet
Read moreJessica Teague considers Christian Spuck’s new ballet inspired by Tolstoy’s iconic novel.
Romeo and Juliet, La Scala
Read moreJessica Teague attends the opening night of an updated version of MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet, starring Roberto Bolle and guest principal Alina Somova.
Don Juan, Lucerne Dance Theater
Read moreReview of Fernando Melo’s full-length production Don Juan, created for the Lucerne Dance Theater.
Genée 2014, Antwerp
Read moreJessica Teague reports on the 2014 Genée competition which took place in Antwerp, Belgium.
Swan Lake, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreDutch National Ballet starts off the season on a high note with a gala and revival of Rudi van Dantzig’s Swan Lake.
The Tempest, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreThe Tempest is presented as part of the Holland Festival in conjunction with the 450-year anniversary of the famous playwright’s birth, as a full sensory experience.
Dansers van Morgen, National Ballet Academy, Amsterdam
Read moreDansers van Morgen demonstrated a clearly defined continuity between the national school and the national company in a well rounded and concise two hour program.
Ballerina, Dutch National Ballet
Read more‘Ballerina’ pays tribute to the exclusive group of women who lead the top rank of the Dutch National Ballet as principal dancers.
Yumiko Takeshima farewell performance
Read moreYumiko Takeshima’s artistry has penetrated the dance world on many levels, and for her final performance for Dresden’s Semperoper Ballet on April 22nd 2014, the essence of her uniqueness and the significance of her contributions as a dancer, designer and human being were eloquently reflected on stage.
Dutch Doubles, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreIn an absorbing evening of four world premieres, artistic director Ted Brandsen paired native and Dutch-affiliated choreographers with acclaimed Dutch artists.
D’Avant, Sasha Waltz & Guests with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Read moreD’Avant is the brainchild of four multi-talented artists, singing and dancing their way through an exploration of contemporary issues from repression and conflict, to boy bands and football.
Dutch Fairytales, Dutch National Ballet
Read moreDutch National’s Fairytales unites the refined English romanticism of Frederick Ashton’s The Dream and Alexei Ratmansky’s innovative and wacky, technicolour Firebird with extraordinary and memorable dancing.