Lucía Piquero appreciates the humanity in Cathy Waller Company's YOU & US, inviting us to have the courage to be seen more openly and more honestly. TitleYOU & USCompanyCathy Waller … [Read more...] about Review: YOU & US with Cathy Waller Company – human, nuanced, heart-warming
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Review: Thick & Tight in Papillons – performers and friends; a brilliantly creative space to reside in
Matthew Paluch sees Thick & Tight, the Manchester Collective, and CHAINES in Papillons – work that speaks but doesn't shout. TitlePapillonsCompanyThick & Tight | Manchester Collective | … [Read more...] about Review: Thick & Tight in Papillons – performers and friends; a brilliantly creative space to reside in
Review: Louise Lecavalier in Danses Vagabondes – death by a thousand cuts
Lydia Wharf sees the latest from Louise Lecavalier – She’s an icon. She owes you nothing. Yet somehow she gives you everything, in her own inimitable style. TitleDanses VagabondesCompanyLouise … [Read more...] about Review: Louise Lecavalier in Danses Vagabondes – death by a thousand cuts
Review: Norwegian National Ballet in Tungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen – preserving identity
Graham Watts sees Tungrodd, a "softly expressive and powerfully expansive" semi-autobiographical work by Sámi choreographer Simone Grøtte from Northern Norway. TitleTungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen … [Read more...] about Review: Norwegian National Ballet in Tungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen – preserving identity
Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
Matthew Paluch sees The Great Chevalier, in which the diva-ish Mr Chevalier shares the stage with his company's Executive Director Simone Mousset, in a work often uncomfortably close to … [Read more...] about Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
Graham Watts sees James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight with Isabelle Evans – a rare opportunity to see them in a full-length show. TitleInto The Light CompanyPCK DanceVenueThe Place, LondonDate10 … [Read more...] about Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
Review: Kontakthof – Echoes of ’78, Pina Bausch through the eyes of Meryl Tankard
Lily Hyde sees a reworked version of Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof with original cast members from 1978 – mired in the old, the show presents something remarkably new. TitleKontakthof – Echoes of … [Read more...] about Review: Kontakthof – Echoes of ’78, Pina Bausch through the eyes of Meryl Tankard
Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton presents A Night of Ballet
Melissa Hamilton will curate a Night of Ballet this summer at Grange Park Opera. The Royal Ballet Principal will produce the first performance in England by Hamilton Christou … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton presents A Night of Ballet
The Royal Ballet School looks to the future as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
Matthew Paluch attended a Royal Ballet School Centenary Insight Day. Like the school's founder, Ninette de Valois, he believes we need more than feelings; we need intelligence. 2026 is the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet School looks to the future as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
Review: Covent Garden Choreographics with New English Ballet Theatre
Lily Hyde sees New English Ballet Theatre at Royal Ballet & Opera in Covent Garden Choreographics – a company whose ambitions far outpace its resources. TitleCovent Garden … [Read more...] about Review: Covent Garden Choreographics with New English Ballet Theatre
San Francisco’s Flamenco Arts International – contemporary dance theatre meets legacy flamenco
Ann Haskins talks to Flamenco Arts International founders Marina Elana and Isabel del Día on Songs From a Sinking Ship, a show that finds flamenco dancers and musicians aboard a doomed … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s Flamenco Arts International – contemporary dance theatre meets legacy flamenco
Review: Ballet de Lorraine’s hi-energy blast with a Folia and a kaleidoscopic Acid Gems
Graham Watts sees Ballet de Lorraine in works by Adam Linder and Silva Ferreira, which left the dancers and the audience on a high. TitleAcid Gems | a FoliaCompanyCCN Ballet de LorraineVenueQueen … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet de Lorraine’s hi-energy blast with a Folia and a kaleidoscopic Acid Gems
Review: ASTITVA with Jaivant Patel Company – a choreography of power and beauty
Graham Watts sees the Jaivant Patel Company, which has stamped an indelible – and unique – mark on the British contemporary dance scene. TitleASTITVA CompanyJaivant Patel CompanyVenueThe Place, … [Read more...] about Review: ASTITVA with Jaivant Patel Company – a choreography of power and beauty
Review: Last and First Men with Neon Dance – a great deal of patience is required
Graham Watts sees Last and First Men and finds that the extreme slow pace of the choreography tends towards tedium after the initial fascination has worn thin. TitleLast and First MenCompanyNeon … [Read more...] about Review: Last and First Men with Neon Dance – a great deal of patience is required
Hofesh Shechter is awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture
The Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This prestigious … [Read more...] about Hofesh Shechter is awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture
Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Matthew Paluch sees Jan Martens' KID IN A CANDY SHOP and Marcos Morau's Horses with Nederlands Dans Theater – dancers of unquestionable commitment and style. TitleWildsong – KID IN A CANDY SHOP | … [Read more...] about Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Interview: Compagnie Hervé Koubi on its US tour – Snow and Sun… Sol Invictus
After a week in the snow of New York and another week of snow in Montreal, France-based Compagnie Hervé Koubi was thawing in Santa Barbara's sunshine and ready for four California stops on its … [Read more...] about Interview: Compagnie Hervé Koubi on its US tour – Snow and Sun… Sol Invictus
Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Royal Ballet and Opera, programme one
Graham Watts sees a triple bill from the Paul Taylor Dance Company, including one of the best pieces of pure modern dance of the last half-century. TitleBrandenburgs | Under The Rhythm | Piazzolla … [Read more...] about Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Royal Ballet and Opera, programme one
The Royal Ballet celebrates Glen Tetley’s centenary with Pierrot Lunaire
The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Glen Tetley’s birth this February with a revival of his masterwork Pierrot Lunaire. American choreographer Glen Tetley was born on 3 February 1926 in … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Glen Tetley’s centenary with Pierrot Lunaire
Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Royal Ballet and Opera, programme two
Jonathan Gray sees the Paul Taylor Dance Company in London – What a company, and what a choreographer! TitleTriple Bill: Concertiana | Echo | EsplanadeCompanyPaul Taylor Dance CompanyVenueLinbury … [Read more...] about Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Royal Ballet and Opera, programme two
Review: Gecko’s The Wedding – a feeling of randomness and surprise… and tedium
Graham Watts sees The Wedding by Gecko physical theatre company, but "could not have cared less for any of the diverse characters". TitleThe WeddingCompanyGeckoVenueSadler’s Wells East, LondonDate21 … [Read more...] about Review: Gecko’s The Wedding – a feeling of randomness and surprise… and tedium
Review: Yorke Dance Project’s Modern Milestones, a programme of five inspirational works
Graham Watts sees Yorke Dance Project's mixed programme that took him on a fascinating journey through some Modern Milestones. TitleModern MilestonesCompanyYorke Dance ProjectVenueLinbury Theatre, … [Read more...] about Review: Yorke Dance Project’s Modern Milestones, a programme of five inspirational works
Interview: Kate Flatt, choreographer and movement director, on 40 years of Les Mis and Turandot
Paul Arrowsmith talks to Kate Flatt – choreographer, movement director, mentor and dance educator – on her two long-running productions, the musical Les Misérables and the opera Turandot, and a life … [Read more...] about Interview: Kate Flatt, choreographer and movement director, on 40 years of Les Mis and Turandot
Review: Ballet Black’s Shadows – More of this please!
Lucía Piquero sees Ballet Black's double bill Shadows, by female choreographers Cassa Pancho and US-based choreographer Chanel DaSilvas. TitleShadows: A Shadow Work & My Sister, the Serial … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Black’s Shadows – More of this please!
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth in London
Not many artists get solo exhibitions, let alone two, so kudos to Wayne McGregor once again. Somerset House is showing two McGregor exhibitions currently: Infinite Bodies in-house and On the Other … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth in London
Review: Marking Time – triple bill of choreography unified through the music of Nico Muhly
Graham Watts sees Marking Time with three works set to the music of Nico Muhly by choreographers Jules Cunningham, Maud Le Pladec and Michael Keegan-Dolan. TitleMarking Time – Nico Muhly CompanyJules … [Read more...] about Review: Marking Time – triple bill of choreography unified through the music of Nico Muhly
Review: Shiraz by Armin Hokmi – an exercise in minimalism, repetition and patience
Matthew Paluch sees Armin Hokmi's Shiraz – there should be a difference between research and a finished work. TitleShiraz CompanyArmin HokmiVenueLilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells, LondonDate15 … [Read more...] about Review: Shiraz by Armin Hokmi – an exercise in minimalism, repetition and patience
Review: More from the VISAVÌ Gorizia Dance Festival – Bambu, Wetware, Golden Age
Graham Spicer sees 3 more works at the VISAVÌ Gorizia Dance Festival with Greek National Opera Ballet, performers from Africa, and a stand-up choreographer from Slovenia. TitleBambu | Wetwear | … [Read more...] about Review: More from the VISAVÌ Gorizia Dance Festival – Bambu, Wetware, Golden Age
Review: Brother to Brother – from Etna to Fuji – a new work from Zappalà Danza
Graham Spicer sees Roberto Zappalà's new work, Brother to Brother – from Etna to Fuji, in Slovenia, part of the VISAVÌ Gorizia Dance Festival. TitleBrother to Brother – from Etna to … [Read more...] about Review: Brother to Brother – from Etna to Fuji – a new work from Zappalà Danza
Review: ODEC, One Dance European City – a celebration of dance in two countries, one city
Graham Spicer sees ODEC, One Dance European City in two countries, but one city – Gorizia in Italy and Nova Gorica in Slovenia. TitleODEC, One Dance European CityCompanyVISAVÌ Gorizia Dance … [Read more...] about Review: ODEC, One Dance European City – a celebration of dance in two countries, one city