Shakespeare meets Tang Xianzu: Coriolanus and Du Liniang
“A captivating work that reminds us of the power of cultural ties … leaves one mesmerised”
Month: July 2016
A rich and varied five hours: Hamburg Ballet’s Nijinksy Gala
Portraits in music and dance that spanned the centuries and ranged across continents
Looking forward to dance on this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
Whatever your particular dance fix might be, you’re almost sure to find it somewhere on the Fringe
Australian Cinderella fails to catch light
“The final pas de deux serves no dramatic purpose whatsoever and just sputters on and on until it dribbles to a halt.”
Rambert and Garsington Opera in The Creation
Mark Baldwin’s dance reach is wide, with many styles from many sources
A revisionist Swan Lake for our times
The Australian Ballet makes a welcome return to the London Coliseum
An evening of diminishing returns: Ballet Under The Stars in Singapore
Bournonville Divertissements and Paquita in the same evening – a wonderful lesson in history and continuity
A feast of talent: The Royal Ballet School at Covent Garden
A feast of excellent dance from the students aged 11 through to those about to embark on professional careers
Blood on his forehead, lead in his heart
Patrias by Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company sears with relevance