Matthew Paluch sees Sivan Rubinstein’s DANCE NO 2° at The Place TitleDANCE NO 2°CompanySivan RubinsteinVenueThe Place, LondonDate25 February 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch The Place had a different … [Read more...] about [Review] Sivan Rubinstein’s DANCE NO 2° – style over substance
Contemporary dance
[Review] Katherina Radeva’s 40/40 – truly powerful
Matthew Paluch sees Katherina Radeva's 40/40 at The Place Title40/40CompanyKatherina RadevaVenueThe Place, LondonDate23 February 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch It's daunting to review some people and … [Read more...] about [Review] Katherina Radeva’s 40/40 – truly powerful
[Review] Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice – an intriguing piece, magnificently performed
Jonathan Gray sees Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice in Brighton at the start of a Dance Consortium tour TitleThe SacrificeCompanyDada MasiloVenueBrighton DomeDate21 February 2023ReviewerJonathan … [Read more...] about [Review] Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice – an intriguing piece, magnificently performed
[Review] Holly Blakey Presents: Cowpuncher My Ass – a mixed bag but with evident skill
Matthew Paluch sees Cowpuncher My Ass and reflects on the dog-poo incident TitleCowpuncher My AssCompanyHolly BlakelyVenueThe Royal Festival Hall, LondonDate05 February 2023ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Holly Blakey Presents: Cowpuncher My Ass – a mixed bag but with evident skill
[Review] Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal’s Dance Me – little to savour in the Leonard Cohen dance show
Matthew Paluch sees Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal's Dance Me TitleDance MeCompanyLes Ballets Jazz de MontréalVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate10 February 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch The first few … [Read more...] about [Review] Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal’s Dance Me – little to savour in the Leonard Cohen dance show
[Review] Thick & Tight presents “Tits and Teeth – a retrospective of a dazzling career”
Matthew Paluch sees Thick & Tight's "Tits and Teeth – a retrospective of a dazzling career" TitleTits and Teeth – a retrospective of a dazzling careerCompanyThick & TightVenueShoreditch Town … [Read more...] about [Review] Thick & Tight presents “Tits and Teeth – a retrospective of a dazzling career”
[Review] Through the Grapevine – voyeurism at full pelt
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Not Standing's Through the Grapevine TitleThrough the GrapevineCompanyNot StandingVenueThe Place, LondonDate16 January 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Say circus artist … [Read more...] about [Review] Through the Grapevine – voyeurism at full pelt
Wayne McGregor on the harm of touch-by-tech and his inspirational Biennale
Philosopher Matthew Fulkerson wrote: It is through touch that we are able to interact directly with the world; it is our primary conduit of both pleasure and pain. Touch may be our most immediate … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor on the harm of touch-by-tech and his inspirational Biennale
The Venice Biennale – Dance 2021 with Wayne McGregor
Between July and September, the Venice Biennale becomes an international stage for the performing arts and for 2021 Wayne McGregor takes up the reins of the dance section until 2023. Participants … [Read more...] about The Venice Biennale – Dance 2021 with Wayne McGregor
[Review] In difficult times, the MilanOltre Contemporary Dance Festival completes a month of shows
It is a minor miracle that the MilanOltre contemporary dance festival managed to present its 34th edition this year. The organisers made many changes to the original programme – the company from China … [Read more...] about [Review] In difficult times, the MilanOltre Contemporary Dance Festival completes a month of shows
Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s triple bill by Tharp, Pita and Shechter
New work is as central to the repertory of The Royal Ballet as revivals of the classics. For Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O’Hare, contemporary choreographers and dancers are ‘creating the … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s triple bill by Tharp, Pita and Shechter
Balanchine saves the day – a triple bill at La Scala: La Valse, Symphony in C and Scheherazade
An odd evening at La Scala saw Balanchine’s pure, sparkling choreography for Symphony in C sandwiched between two new contemporary creations on music which has already had phenomenally successful … [Read more...] about Balanchine saves the day – a triple bill at La Scala: La Valse, Symphony in C and Scheherazade
Robbins-Preljocaj-Ekman with Eleonora Abbagnato and the Rome Opera Ballet
Eleonora Abbagnato, who became director of the Rome Opera Ballet two years ago (while retaining her position as Étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet, and commitments such as a panel judge for the reality … [Read more...] about Robbins-Preljocaj-Ekman with Eleonora Abbagnato and the Rome Opera Ballet
Giselle masterclass – Carla Fracci and Pompea Santoro coach two very different versions
Golden anniversaries are occasions to celebrate and for a dancing school what could be better than having Carla Fracci give her first public masterclass; Mats Ek star, Pompea Santoro, teaching … [Read more...] about Giselle masterclass – Carla Fracci and Pompea Santoro coach two very different versions
Photo gallery of Czech National Ballet’s triple bill: Rain, Vertigo and Cacti
The Czech National Ballet’s triple bill Vertigo debuted in June and photographer Dasa Wharton was there to record it. The contemporary programme featured Radu Poklitaru’s Rain, Alexander Ekman’s … [Read more...] about Photo gallery of Czech National Ballet’s triple bill: Rain, Vertigo and Cacti
Carlos Acosta brings a touch of Cuba to the Royal Opera stage
Royal Ballet Principal Carlos Acosta will bring Cubanía, a programme of Cuban dance inspired by his homeland, to the Royal Opera House in July. The mixed programme contains world premieres and … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta brings a touch of Cuba to the Royal Opera stage
Diana Vishneva celebrates her 15 years on stage with a ballet gala and exhibition in St Petersburg
Diana Vishneva will celebrate the 15th anniversary of her dancing career later this week with an exhibition and a ballet gala. The exhibition, featuring photography and video material of Vishneva’s … [Read more...] about Diana Vishneva celebrates her 15 years on stage with a ballet gala and exhibition in St Petersburg
