My review of Birmingham Royal Ballet's performance of Cinderella at the Sunderland Empire with Beatrice Parma and Enrique Bejarano Vidal in the leading roles jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/cinder…

My review of Eun Me Ahn Dance Company's "Dragons" at Bradford Theatres on 22 March 2025: jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/here-b…

My review of "Life with the Ribbon" a gala of song and dance at Unity Hall in Wakefield, staged by a former classmate in my adult ballet class jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/life-w…

On 25 May 2025, #Powerhouse_Ballet held an all-day intensive workshop on #Swan_Lake at Dance Studio Leeds. It was one of our most successful events ever and is a foundation upon which we can build. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/powerh…

I recently had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Jack White, composer of the scores for Ballet Cymru's "Stuck in the Mud" and "Cinderella". M-SParc very kindly made a YouTube video of my interview which is linked to my article. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/jack-w…

Wishing Het Nationale Ballet and all other residents of Amsterdam a happy 750th anniversary. I hope everybody enjoys Heel Amsterdam Danst, especially "Let Amsterdam Dance" and "In C" on 15 June 2025. I wish I could be with you on that day. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/let-am…

After last week's cancellation at Leeds Playhouse, I managed to get to see Ockham's Razor's "Tess" at HOME last night. It was well worth waiting for. It was also my first chance to see Home arts centre and I liked what I saw. Here's my review. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/tess.h…

My preview of Northern Ballet's Romeo and Juliet at Leeds Playhouse between 18 and 21 Jun 2025. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/northe…

Well done! Very well deserved! I look forward to seeing your company on your next tour. Regards to your dancers.

I was reminded of McNicolBalletCollective by Deborah Weiss's interview for London Ballet Circle last month and I am delighted to discover that we're neighbours. I will look out for McNicol's work and support the collective the best I can. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/local-…

I am delighted to announce that Rachel Hickey of the Czech National Ballet will deliver a masterclass for Powerhouse Ballet on 20 July from 14:00 to 16:00 at KNT Danceworks . Here is some information on Rachel and her company. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/rachel…

My review of Ballet Cymru's performance of Darius James and Amy Doughty's latest version of Giselle at PontioTweets last night. The show is touring the UK and is well worth seeing. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/ballet…

My review of Ballet Cymru's relaxed performance of their new production of Giselle at PontioTweets yesterday afternoon. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-da…

Greatly looking forward to the arrival of 新国立劇場バレエ団　The National Ballet of Japan at RoyalOperaHouse between 24 and 27 July. If the video of a rehearsal of Giselle by Miyakoaudiienc Yoshida is any indication, audiences are in for a treat. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/yoshid…

My preview of Ballet Black 's autumn tour. The company offers a double bill consisting of Cassa Pancho's "My Sister the Serial Killer" based on Oyinkan Braithwaite's novel and Chanel DaSilva's A Shadow Work. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/06/ballet…

World-class dance sensation London City Ballet make their Birmingham Rep debut later this month with Momentum. Get a glimpse inside the rehearsal room with these first-look rehearsal images. Showcasing dancers from all over the world do not miss this exquisite and powerful

Last night I saw Ballet Cymru's "Giselle" at Theatr Clwyd. I think this was the best show I have ever seen them do and it was certainly one of the best performances of #Giselle I have seen in a lifetime of balletgoing. Here's my review. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/07/ballet…

Fellow Mancunian Rachel Hickey of the Czech National Ballet is home for a few days. While here, she has kindly agreed to deliver a masterclass to Powerhouse Ballet. A unique opportunity to work with an artist with one of Europe's leading ballet companies, trybooking.com/uk/FCGG

Great class from Rachel Hickey of CzechNationalBallet at KNT Danceworks yesterday. One of Powerhouse Ballet's best events ever. Rachel is a great teacher but I look forward to seeing her on stage. Her company's programme for the next season includes some interesting new works.

My review of the National Ballet of Japan's performance of Giselle at RoyalOperaHouse on 26 July 2025. A fine production that stands comparison with my other favourites, Peter Wright's, Mary Skeaping's and Rachael Beaujean's. jelterps.blogspot.com/2025/07/making…