Opera goes underground in Ukraine's Kharkiv to avoid Russian missiles
The Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre has kitted out its basement with a stage, a make-shift orchestra pit and rows of seats.
Fri Nov 03 2023
London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
The iconic image of a ballet dancer remains light-skinned, even though the artform has expanded globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
Plastic pirouettes: Japan's recycled bottle ballet
"Plastic", aims to draw attention to a global pollution crisis through some unusual set and wardrobe design.
Sun Jan 29 2023
Kyiv City Ballet become exiles overnight in Paris
Having arrived in France just a day before war broke out back home, Kyiv City Ballet dancers suddenly became exiles overnight.
Sun Mar 13 2022
'Art transcends race': Paris Opera Ballet's first Asian etoile ballerina
A South Korean has become the first Asian ballerina to reach the top "etoile" or "star" rank in the Paris Opera Ballet's 352-year history.
Sun Oct 17 2021
From kitchen to stage: Royal Ballet dancers prepare for reopening
After five months, the Royal Ballet welcomes back audiences to the Royal Opera House on Tuesday with "21st Century Choreographers".
Tue May 18 2021
Ballet to bicycle: Singapore conductor rides out pandemic with delivery job
Although Chiya earns a similar income as before, he works for much longer, with a greater physical toll.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Egyptian Billy Elliot sets new bar for Middle Eastern ballet
The international competition in Switzerland has been one of the leading showcases for young ballet talent since it began in 1973.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Pink diamond fetches $26.6 million at Sotheby's Geneva sale
It was bought by a telephone bidder who chose to remain anonymous.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Super rare, purple-pink diamond up for auction, could fetch $38 million
The oval gem, which is named after a Russian ballet 'The Spirit of the Rose', is the largest of its kind to be offered at auction.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Madonna, Elton John lead tributes for George Michael
Madonna and Elton John led tributes from around the world for British pop star George Michael, who died at his home near London on Sunday aged 53.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Natalie Portman gets Oscar buzz for Jacqueline Kennedy role
Portman, already a best actress Oscar winner for the 2010 ballet film "Black Swan," plays Kennedy in the days immediately after the 1963 assassination of her husband, U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Short film 'Suraya' wins Best Film at AYYIF 2016
The story of a ballet dancer who was chosen to perform in a show titled 'Adam & Eve' and had a conflict with her conservative mother, causing her to wonder if she should accept the offer.
Sat Oct 08 2016
Bolshoi dreams: tradition reigns at Russian ballet school
Bolshoi dreams: tradition reigns at Russian ballet school
Wed Apr 20 2016
Aged 100, Australian dancer still hears call of the stage
Starring in music videos at the age of 100, Eileen Kramer is probably the oldest working dancer and choreographer in Australia, if not the world -- and the centenarian revels in her age.
Mon May 11 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024