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The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and ROH2Archive for Ryoichi Hirano: Photographer
Photo Blog 4
Its not all dance dance dance…. Sometimes us dancers just need to take a break – relax and let our limbs get a rest. Read the rest of this entry »
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Photo Blog 3
After the testosterone of the boys – comes the delicate lightness, gentility and grace of the girls. Feeling very much the only guy in the room – I gate crashed Juliet’s Friends party. Read the rest of this entry »
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Photo Blog 2 – In Rehearsal
Romeo and Juliet is famous for its highly choreographed fight scenes – its not easy to wield a sword and dance at the same time! I snuck in and avoided the blades as the guys got down to some serious fighting. There is only one rule in Fight Club….CONCENTRATE! Read the rest of this entry »
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Romeo and Juliet Photo Blog
Hi – I am Ryoichi Hirano – most people call me Rio. I am a First Artist with The Royal Ballet – but luckily for you I am also a photographer! I have been given special permission to hang around at the back of rehearsals and wander freely amongst the dancers snapping away to give you a rarely seen glimpse of the life and work of one of the world’s greatest ballet companies. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them. Read the rest of this entry »
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