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Tonight 'Giselle' on the stage of MOB
Culturemkd-mk1mo ago

Tonight 'Giselle' on the stage of MOB

In the title role – Giselle, prima ballerina Marija Kichevska Shokarovska performs, in the role of Albert – Balázs Lőcsei, Iliana Danilov performs as Myrtha, and Boban… as Hilarion.

Under her father’s wing, teen ballerina finds new beginning in Lausanne
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

Under her father’s wing, teen ballerina finds new beginning in Lausanne

Seventeen-year-old ballerina Yeom Da-yeon, who won second prize at one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in Lausanne, Switzerland, said her love for dance never loosened its hold on her -- even in moments when she wanted to quit. “I think I endured the difficult moments because I truly love ballet,” she said during a press conference on Thursday in Seoul, following her second-place finish at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne earlier this month. “Even on days I wanted to rest or give up, I foun

In Singapore, dancer Marco Carrer at a talk on contemporary dance challenges
CultureANSA1mo ago

In Singapore, dancer Marco Carrer at a talk on contemporary dance challenges

(ANSA) - ROMA, 19 FEB - The role of dance as a space for cultural dialogue and international collaboration was the focus of 'Lives on Pointe', a meeting hosted by the Italian Embassy in Singapore and dedicated to comparing the Italian and Southeast Asian dance scenes. The talk featured Italian dancer Marco Carrer, prima ballerina Myrna Kamara, and Chihiro Uchida, artistic director of the Kadence Ballet Academy and partner in the initiative. The dialogue explored the artists' professional paths, the challenges of contemporary ballet, and the opportunities associated with international mobility, while also offering a glimpse into the development of dance in Singapore and the region. In his speech, Ambassador Dante Brandi emphasized the strategic value of this cooperation: "Ballet," he said, "preserves an extraordinary tradition and continues to nurture outstanding talent, but today it must face profound changes that require openness and international collaboration. The dialogue between Italy and Singapore encourages the cross-fertilization of experiences, skills, and artistic visions, helping to strengthen a vital, contemporary, and evolving cultural ecosystem." The event is part of Italy's broader cultural diplomacy efforts to promote dance as a privileged area of exchange between Italy and Singapore. Read article...