![Opera goes underground in Ukraine's Kharkiv to avoid Russian missiles Opera goes underground in Ukraine's Kharkiv to avoid Russian missiles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698832248_Artistsperform.jpg)
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 London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697802330_TBPointeBlackballet.jpg)
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 pirouettes: Japan's recycled bottle ballet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674737539_YOKOHAMA.jpg)
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 Kyiv City Ballet become exiles overnight in Paris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41647137588_KyivCityBallet.jpg)
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 'Art transcends race': Paris Opera Ballet's first Asian etoile ballerina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634440882_SEOUL.jpg)
'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 From kitchen to stage: Royal Ballet dancers prepare for reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621136071_LONDON.jpg)
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 Ballet to bicycle: Singapore conductor rides out pandemic with delivery job](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615427028_Chiya.jpg)
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 Egyptian Billy Elliot sets new bar for Middle Eastern ballet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615345612_BALLET.jpg)
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 Pink diamond fetches $26.6 million at Sotheby's Geneva sale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605160057_DIAMOND.jpg)
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 Super rare, purple-pink diamond up for auction, could fetch $38 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602497665_DIAMOND.jpg)
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
!['Swan Lake' bakal dipersembahkan di Malaysia oleh Ballet West UK 'Swan Lake' bakal dipersembahkan di Malaysia oleh Ballet West UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-08/51534263386_swanlake.jpg)
'Swan Lake' bakal dipersembahkan di Malaysia oleh Ballet West UK
Enam persembahan akan ditampilkan dari 24 hingga 26 Ogos, dan dari 31 Ogos hingga 2 Sept di Genting International Showroom, Resorts World Genting.
Tue Aug 14 2018
![Madonna, Elton John lead tributes for George Michael Madonna, Elton John lead tributes for George Michael](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81482745909_EltonJohn.jpg)
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 Natalie Portman gets Oscar buzz for Jacqueline Kennedy role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473822661_JackieKennedy.jpg)
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 Short film 'Suraya' wins Best Film at AYYIF 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/61475944272_AnugerahIndie.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81461117892_Picstory.jpg)
Bolshoi dreams: tradition reigns at Russian ballet school
Bolshoi dreams: tradition reigns at Russian ballet school
Wed Apr 20 2016