Scott C Morgan sees a programme of American Icons of dance with The Joffrey Ballet – this US arts institution is a global dance treasure. TitleAmerican IconsCompanyThe Joffrey BalletVenueLyric Opera … [Read more...] about Review: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates American Icons of dance with works by Arpino, Graham, Joffrey and Tetley
Martha Graham
Review: The Royal Ballet revives Glen Tetley’s Pierrot Lunaire
Graham Watts sees Marcelino Sambé, Mayara Magri and Matthew Ball in Pierrot Lunaire, celebrating Glen Tetley’s centenary. TitlePierrot LunaireCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, The Royal … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet revives Glen Tetley’s Pierrot Lunaire
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
Pressure mounts for San Francisco Ballet to cancel Trump Kennedy Center appearance
Pressure is mounting on San Francisco Ballet to rethink its upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., as criticism continues to swirl around President Donald Trump’s recent takeover of the Kennedy … [Read more...] about Pressure mounts for San Francisco Ballet to cancel Trump Kennedy Center appearance
Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre continuing her rollercoaster ride
Graham Watts sees Osipova/Linbury – "this remarkable star of 21st century ballet continues to expand her horizons". TitleOsipova/LinburyCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Ballet and … [Read more...] about Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre continuing her rollercoaster ride
Review: Hofesh Shechter’s Theatre of Dreams – magical and compelling
Lily Hyde sees the return of Hofesh Shechter Company’s Theatre of Dreams to Sadler’s Wells – an overwhelming sensory experience. TitleTheatre of DreamsCompanyHofesh Shechter CompanyVenueSadler’s … [Read more...] about Review: Hofesh Shechter’s Theatre of Dreams – magical and compelling
Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – not one for the books
Matthew Paluch sees an alternative cast to that of opening night in ENB’s mixed bill – but something was missing? Title42nd StreetCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate8 … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – not one for the books
Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – a beautiful dance down memory lane
Lucía Piquero sees English National Ballet’s mixed bill with a “company full of energy and vision, galvanised through dancers you cannot stop looking at”. TitleR:EvolutionTheme and Variations, … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – a beautiful dance down memory lane
Modern Milestones – a multi-anniversary celebration from Yorke Dance Project
Yorke Dance Project’s latest programme, Modern Milestones, features world premieres by 79-year-old Christopher Bruce and 32-year-old Liam Francis, the UK premiere of Bella Lewitzky’s 1970 work … [Read more...] about Modern Milestones – a multi-anniversary celebration from Yorke Dance Project
Martha Graham Dance Company: 100 Years – a photographic celebration by NYC Dance Project
“It may surprise people to know that Martha Graham was a great believer in stillness. Though she was recognized as the genius inventor of an entirely new way of moving, Graham was a devotee of … [Read more...] about Martha Graham Dance Company: 100 Years – a photographic celebration by NYC Dance Project
Interview: Martha Graham dancer Lloyd Knight is the first man to dance her iconic role
Yesterday, Martha Graham Dance Company dancer Lloyd Knight performed Graham’s Lamentation, one of her signature works, now danced for the first time by a man. Graham said that Lamentation was “the … [Read more...] about Interview: Martha Graham dancer Lloyd Knight is the first man to dance her iconic role
Les Étoiles Pour Homme, an all-male gala, concludes the Ravenna Festival
With a title that sounds like a men’s perfume – Les Étoiles Pour Homme – producer Daniele Cipriani throws down a gauntlet to George Balanchine who claimed that “Ballet is woman”. The gala to close … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles Pour Homme, an all-male gala, concludes the Ravenna Festival
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season - Highlights • World premieres by Wayne McGregor, Cathy Marston, Akram Khan and choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot. • Revivals of much-loved ballet … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
English National Ballet announces its 2025-2026 Season
Today, the English National Ballet [ENB] has announced its plans for the 2025-2026 season. The company will perform works by Martha Graham and Crystal Pite for the first time, and there will be a … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces its 2025-2026 Season
Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre – Graham, Strømgren, Ashton
Matthew Paluch sees Natalia Osipova in three pieces at the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Linbury Theatre with Marcelino Sambé and Christopher Akrill. TitleMartha Graham - Errand into the MazeFrederick … [Read more...] about Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre – Graham, Strømgren, Ashton
Twyla Tharp awarded Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
The Lions of Biennale Danza 2025 go to Twyla Tharp (Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement) and Carolina Bianchi (Silver Lion). Twyla Tharp, the American choreographer who throughout her sixty-year … [Read more...] about Twyla Tharp awarded Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Osipova / Linbury – an evening of dance with Natalia Osipova in London
The Royal Ballet and Natalia Osipova present Osipova / Linbury – an evening of dance with Natalia Osipova. Osipova / Linbury draws on the work of choreographic luminaries Martha Graham and … [Read more...] about Osipova / Linbury – an evening of dance with Natalia Osipova in London
Dancers and Addiction – ‘when the curtain comes down’
Dancers and addiction – Matthew Paluch looks at the traits of dancers that could align with addictive behaviour patterning. I’ve long been thinking about writing a piece concerning dancers and … [Read more...] about Dancers and Addiction – ‘when the curtain comes down’
[Review] Sarasota Ballet’s triple bill tribute to Frederick Ashton in London
Jonathan Gray sees the Sarasota Ballet at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre – Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dante Sonata, and Sinfonietta TitleValses nobles et sentimentales, Dante Sonata, … [Read more...] about [Review] Sarasota Ballet’s triple bill tribute to Frederick Ashton in London
[Review] Yorke Dance Project in California Connections: Three Pioneering Women at The Royal Opera House
Jonathan Gray sees California Connections: Three Pioneering Women with Yorke Dance Project – Isadora, Errand Into the Maze, A Point of Balance. TitleCalifornia Connections: Three Pioneering … [Read more...] about [Review] Yorke Dance Project in California Connections: Three Pioneering Women at The Royal Opera House
Sadler’s Wells in London has announced seven new Associate Artists
Sadler’s Wells has announced seven new Associate Artists who represent a wide range of dance styles and are among the most exciting talents working in dance today. The appointments were made by … [Read more...] about Sadler’s Wells in London has announced seven new Associate Artists
The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi and Reece Clarke lead the lineup for Ballet Nights 2024
Royal Ballet dancers Yasmine Naghdi and Reece Clarke head the bill for the Spring 2024 Ballet Nights. The blurb reads that the evening will be “a thrilling bill of ballet royalty, live music, legacy … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi and Reece Clarke lead the lineup for Ballet Nights 2024
California Connections: Three Pioneering Women – Duncan, Graham, Lewitzky
Yorke Dance Project presents a celebration of choreographers Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Bella Lewitzky Yorke Dance Project, the contemporary ballet company run by Yolande Yorke-Edgell, will … [Read more...] about California Connections: Three Pioneering Women – Duncan, Graham, Lewitzky
[Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations
Jonathan Gray sees the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ‘Ailey Classics' in London TitleAiley ClassicsCompanyAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate7 September … [Read more...] about [Review] The Alvin Ailey company presents Ailey Classics – The River, Pas de Duke, Cry, Revelations
Alan Cumming to host the 2023 Fire Island Dance Festival
The Fire Island Dance Festival weekend starts with an opening performance at 5pm on Saturday 15 July 2023, a Leadership Supporter sunset performance at 7pm on the same day, and a closing performance … [Read more...] about Alan Cumming to host the 2023 Fire Island Dance Festival
On the And: Honouring the legacy of choreographer Sir Robert Cohan
Jonathan Gray sees On the And, a performance celebrating Robert Cohan's life TitleOn the And: Honouring the Legacy of Sir Robert CohanCompanySir Robert Cohan Dance Legacy CICVenueThe Place, … [Read more...] about On the And: Honouring the legacy of choreographer Sir Robert Cohan
[Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
Guest author Jonathan Gray sees New York City Ballet’s Episodes and Vienna Waltzes in New York. TitleAll Balanchine II – Episodes / Vienna WaltzesCompanyNew York City BalletVenueDavid H Koch … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
The Seven Sins – Gauthier Dance shines a spotlight on vice
The first rehearsals started last autumn and since the beginning of the year the Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart has almost exclusively focused on one of its most ambitious productions to date: … [Read more...] about The Seven Sins – Gauthier Dance shines a spotlight on vice
Dancing Words – Roberto Bolle talks about his new book
Parole che danzano (Dancing Words) – Roberto Bolle's new book Over the years, there have been several coffee table books dedicated to the career and physique of Roberto Bolle. Parole che danzano … [Read more...] about Dancing Words – Roberto Bolle talks about his new book
Dancing in the museum: Diana Vishneva’s cross-media project ‘Imprint in Motion’
Diana Vishneva’s latest project - Imprint in Motion - is a cross-media project fusing the fine arts, contemporary dance, music, and film making, and focuses on the human body in a variety of … [Read more...] about Dancing in the museum: Diana Vishneva’s cross-media project ‘Imprint in Motion’