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English National Ballet - Swan Lake -Royal Albert Hall 2013
Given a choice, I would rather see 'Swan Lake' as intended - on a stage directly in front of me - but there's no doubting the popularity of Deane’s arena production & the glorious spectac… Continue Reading
Still House/Dan Canham - Ours Was The Fen Country - The Place
As both maker & mover Dan Canham has a way about him that’s distinct yet a trifle hard to pin down. His work is subtle & allusive with a focus on the poetic essence of a chosen subject... Continue Reading
English National Ballet - Swan Lake -Royal Albert Hall 2013
Later you can feel the adrenaline rising in the room as she spins her way through the 32 fouettés, ending with a sweet smirk that seems to say: “Oh that? Easy.”
Lucy Guerin Inc - Untrained - Purcell Room, Southbank Centre
The point of 'Untrained' is to compare and contrast the physical skills and performing personalities of two pairs of dancers, one duo professionally trained and the other not. Continue Reading
Breakin' Convention goes Stateside
In its tenth anniversary year, the International Festival of Hip Hop Theatre, based at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London is about to take over the Apollo Theater in New York. From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 June… Continue Reading
Jean Abreu - exploring the body
Gilbert and George's series 'The Fundamental Pictures' inspired Abreu's latest production 'Blood' - and for the first time the artists have allowed their works to be used on stage... Continue Reading
Bonnie Bird Fund New Choreography Award 2013
The closing date for applications for the second award is next Monday 17 June. The £10,000 bursary and support scheme is open to choreographers with at least five years professional experience Continue Reading
National Youth Dance Company (in between) & RIOT Offspring -Sadler's Wells
Two performances which harnessed young energy and creativity, from the calm and reflective (in-between ) to the explosive RIOT Offspring , made for a Saturday night full of vitality and was a tribute to the many… Continue Reading
Chance to Dance - The Rite
Over thirty 9 - 11 year olds performed a specially adapted version of Kenneth MacMillan's ballet The Rite of Spring, in the week of the 100th anniversary of the first performance of Stravinsky's music.. Continue Reading
Mariinsky Ballet, Swan Lake live 3D cinema screening
The allure of the Mariinsky’s dancers, the irresistible music & staging of the ballet made this a stunning performance and I’m glad I was able to experience it - without flying to St Petersburg. Continue Reading
English National Ballet announce 2014 season
- which includes 'Lest We Forget' a programme of new works by Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant & Liam Scarlett to mark the centenary of World War One at the Barbican Theatre Continue Reading
Strictly Come Dancing 2013
This year the BBC have announced an early and radical reshuffle of their line up of professionals, including the departure of several long timers... writes Vikki Jane Vile. Continue Reading
Lucy Guerin Inc - Untrained - Purcell Room, Southbank Centre
The novices bring honesty, vulnerability and authenticity to the stage, and some real comedy chops. It’s also an invitation to really look, to consider the moving body anew.
Royal Ballet - Mayerling - Royal Opera House
But magnificent though Kobborg was, he was matched every step of the way by the detail of Cojocaru’s performance. The couple dance together so often that their limbs seem melded into the same instinctive shapes and her confidence in him allows her to take breathtakin…
Rambert Dance Company - RainForest - Barbican Art Gallery
Rambert, which had close connections with Cunningham, made this guest appearance during the run, showing off its luscious revival of RainForest.