Ballet

Egypt’s first-ever prima ballerina Magda Saleh passes away on Sunday

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 10:12 GMT

Egypt’s first-ever prima ballerina Magda Saleh passes away on Sunday

Egypt’s Higher Institute of Ballet renovation works amasses to L.E 30 million

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 12:55 GMT

Since the June 30 revolution that restored Egypt’s identity, many cultural accomplishments have been achieved.

No stage, no problem: Russian ballet dancers perform in kitchens for online fans

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 - 11:19 GMT

Russian ballet dancers on partial lockdown have begun giving performances at home to keep fans engaged online after theatres across the country closed their doors due to the coronavirus.

No stage, no problem: Russian ballet dancers perform in kitchens for online fans

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 - 06:04 GMT

They have compiled their moves into a short but entertaining video.

World celebrates International Dance Day on April 29

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 03:26 GMT

The world celebrated World Dance Day to commemorate the birth of the French ballet dancer Jean-Georges Noverre; who worked as a ballet professor for the royal family.

St. Petersburg Theater Ballet group tours Egypt Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 - 02:55 GMT

The Egyptian Opera House presents three concerts for the Russian the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre Group in Cairo and Alexandria.

The Longstanding Egypt-Russia Cultural Connection

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 - 01:11 GMT

From cinema to music, theater and literature, Egyptian culture takes much from the Russian tradition.

Cairo Opera House to present ‘La Bayadère ballet May 3-6

Sat, 05 May 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Cairo Opera House will present the ballet performance “La Bayadère” (The Temple Dancer) from May 3 to 6.

Photo story: What you need to know about Carmina Burana

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 - 01:20 GMT

Cairo Opera Ballet Company will perform Carmina Burana directed by Erminia Kamel starting March 26 until March 29

Hungary in cultural diplomacy push with first US opera tour

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 - 08:41 GMT

Hungary in cultural diplomacy push with first US opera tour

American ballet project dedicated to the Legendary Magda Saleh

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 - 03:36 GMT

Celebrating From the Horse's Mouth, the legacy-based dance/theater project, the 14th Street Y Theater in USA will host “A Footnote in Ballet History” program on March 15-17.

Acclaimed Egyptian photographer integrates philosophical value in art

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 - 02:10 GMT

Egypt Today sat down to interview Egyptian photographer and filmmaker Medhat Soody, gaining insight into his work and philosophy in his own words

Photo story: Balleto Del Sud 's performance of classical Sleeping Beauty

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 - 01:20 GMT

Intercepts from the upcoming ballet performance Sleeping Beauty by Balleto Del Sud

Cairo Opera House announces plans for a busy 2018

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 - 08:00 GMT

In 2018, the Cairo Opera House will run many of the 2017 performances, and is expected to host new music recitals, orchestral concerts and divers dancing shows

Nutcracker ballet at the Cairo Opera House

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 - 02:38 GMT

Annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet at Cairo Opera House, December 26 till December 30.

Delayed Bolshoi 'Nureyev' opens with director under arrest

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 - 07:01 GMT

controversial ballet based on the life of Russian dance legend Rudolf Nureyev opened at the Bolshoi Theatre Saturday

Abu Dhabi Classics program unveils new shows

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 - 11:37 GMT

Egypt Today outlines the Abu Dhabi Classics program, which launched on October 12.

Eileen Cooper's ‘Till the Morning Comes’ Exhibit

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 - 03:29 GMT

The Fine Art Society will be hosting an exhibition showcasing the artwork of Eileen Cooper, in association with the English National Ballet.

World Ballet Day 2017

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 - 04:20 GMT

October 5 is World Ballet Day; seeing a special celebration that sees five of the world’s most famous ballet companies come together and perform for a worldwide audience.

‘Le Corsaire’ to enrich Cairo Ballet Company in new season

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 - 04:10 GMT

Artistic director of Cairo Ballet Company, Erminia Kamel, speaks to Egypt Today about inaugurating the season with “Le Corsaire.”

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