Cyprus Dance Film Festival receives submissions from 39 countries

Cult Experiences presents for the very first time in Cyprus, the inaugural Cyprus Dance Film Festival; a remarkable celebration of the fusion of dance and cinema.

The organization received 150 dance films from 39 countries! The worldwide interest on #CDFF2023 marks Cyprus Dance Film Festival as the most important film festival for dance film creators and enthusiasts in Cyprus.

Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a captivating cinematic journey, featuring a diverse selection of local and international dance films on Sunday the 5th of November at Rialto theatre Limassol.

The festival showcases the artistry of movement and emotion brought to life on the big screen, ranging from contemporary to traditional dance forms.

​The pinnacle of this event is the highly anticipated Awards Ceremony, where live dance shows will be performed, and exceptional filmmakers will be recognized and celebrated for their outstanding contributions. At the prestigious Heroes’ Square venue, the organizers will roll out the Red Carpet, between 18:00 - 21:00, to honor all the talented artists in attendance.​

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take a look at the beautiful dance photography exhibition, as they mingle and celebrate the convergence of dance and cinema and make important connections.

Programme:

14:00 - 16:30 Screenings Block A

17:00 - 18:30 Screenings Block B

19:00 - 20:30 Screenings Block C

21:00 - 23:00 Awards Ceremony (Block D)​

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE

LGBT British Awards: Melanie C wins Celebrity Ally Award

Melanie C triumphed on Friday night as she led the celebrity winner at the British LGBT Awards at The Brewery in London.

Hosted by TV presenter Gok Wan, 46, and Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winner, Lawrence Chaney, 24, the event celebrated leading LGBT+ activists, allies and celebrity figures who have worked to advance the rights of LGBT+ people during the past 12 months.

Our very own Spice Girl won the Celebrity Ally award. Having worked closely with drag collective Sink the Pink, the singer has been vocal about what a privilege it is to spend time in queer, trans and non-binary spaces.

The pop icon beat off competition from the likes of Michelle Visage, 52, and popular host Dermot O'Leary, 48, to take home the trophy.

source: dailymail.co.uk

**The LGBT community proved their love to her last year by taking her latest album ‘Melanie C ‘at number eight on the UK Albums Chart on its first day of release ( the album has been released from her own independent Record label Red Girl Media).

4+1 Fashion Looks WE LOVE from Grammys Awards

This Sunday, January 26, the Staples Center in Los Angeles hosted the 62nd Grammy Awards, without question the biggest musical event of the year. On the red carpet, we’ve seen it all but we chose our favourite looks to share with you in detail:

  1. Orville Peck in DIOR

2. Lil Nas X in Versace custome made

3. Swae Lee in Peter Dundas women’s collection & Giuseppe Zanotti boots

4. Shawn Mendes in Louis Vuitton

5. The BTS group in Bottega Veneta

Steven McRae x REY Magazine

Our creative team met Australian dancer Steven McRae in the studio for one more conceptual and artistic editorial story.

Photographer Stavros Christodoulou

Styling & Direction Christos Christou

Grooming Olga Van Der Heyden

Steven McRae is the Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet London with several qualifications and awards including winner of the Prix de Lausanne and the Best Male Dancer at the Critics’ Circle Dance Awards.

Some of his roles include Romeo, The Prince (Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Giselle), Des Grieux (Manon), Prince Rudolf (Mayerling), Mad Hatter (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland), Florizel (Winter’s Tale), Creature (Frankenstein) and more.

-Have you always wanted to become a dancer? How has ballet come into your life?

I grew up in a Motorsport family in Sydney, Australia surrounded by Nitro burning Dragsters. My sister inspired me to start dancing at the age of 7 and I was hooked immediately. I have wanted to dance ever since.

-Your routine must be really busy and full of training. How is a typical day of a principal dancer? 

A typical day as a professional ballet dancer can be up to 12hours long. Most days begin at 10.30am and if you have a Performance the curtain doesn’t come down until 10.30pm that night. The days are spent training & rehearsing the multiple productions that we perform consecutively at the Royal Opera House.

-You are a husband, and a father of two. How do you arrange your programme to find time for everyone? Does any of your children show interest on ballet?

Time management is crucial to finding a good work life balance. My family are everything to me so it can be challenging when I am not with them as much as I would like but I hope that I am inspiring them to pursue their own passions later on in life.

-Where can we find you at the moment? 

I perform all year long at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden London. Our new season beginnings in September with an incredible selection of repertoire so check out the ROH website for details. ( http://www.roh.org.uk/ )

-I know that last year you have toured Australia with the Royal Ballet. How was to perform back home? Would you ever go back?

Performing back at home in Australia was a very special moment for me. My wife and children were also there surrounded by my family. I would love to take some of what I have learnt and experienced here in london back to Australia at some point.

-If you weren't a principal dancer... what would you do as a profession?  

I would probably be Drag Racing with the NHRA in America or designing something cool as an Architect.

-Who or what inspires you at your work?

I am inspired by passionate people. Inspiration can be found everywhere but that inspiration needs to find you working! Many Motorsport drivers have inspired me over the years but of course the dancing greats like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly have been a constant force in my mind.

-And lastly, an advice to all these children and young professionals who have you as their role model.

My advice to young professionals is to be unique.

Don’t be afraid to be different and please don’t try and replicate what anyone else is doing. Celebrate who you are and what you enjoy doing.

 

DISCOVER THE EDITORIAL STORY HERE

Interview by Christos Christou

Steven McRae on Instagram

Fashion British Awards 2017: The Winners

Last night we experienced an incredible ceremony for Fashion British Awards and an emotionally charged celebration too, as Naomi Campbell along with other top models paid tribute to Azzedine Alaïa and his legacy.

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From JW Anderson's double win to British Vogue cover girl Adwoa Aboah's as the Model of the Year, see all the winners from the British Fashion Awards 2017:


Model of the Year
Adwoa Aboah


Outstanding Contribution to British Fashion Award
Christopher Bailey


British Designer of the Year - Menswear
Craig Green for Craig Green


British Designer of the Year - Womenswear
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson

Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Anderson

Accessories Designer of the Year
Jonathan Anderson for Loewe


Swarovski Award For Positive Change
Maria Grazia Chiuri


Urban Luxe Brand
Off-White


Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Pat McGrath


British Emerging Talent - Womenswear
Michael Halpern for Halpern


British Emerging Talent - Menswear
Charles Jeffrey for Charles Jeffrey Loverboy


Business Leader
Marco Bizzarri for Gucci


Special Recognition Award For Innovation
Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney

Style Icon
Donatella Versace


Designer of the Year
Raf Simons
 

Photographs: vogue.co.uk