Ethereal, mesmerising, faultless: MacMillan’s Concerto
A superb programme brilliantly showcasing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s heritage
Month: September 2017
Hsu Chen-wei Dance Company: Purgatory
Song Yan Creative LAB, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei September 22, 2017 David Mead The concept of purgatory crops up in most religions. Although often referred to as a place, in religious teaching, it’s usually seen as a sort of in-between state of existence somewhere between life and death. Hsu Chen-wei’s (許程崴) family were … Read more
A season-opening celebration from Dutch National Ballet
A potpourri of dance items from well-worn classics to world premieres
The tragic beauty of Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven with Stockholm 59° North
The heartbreak of love and loss are played out in punishing physicality
Central School of Ballet student snaps up all three awards at Genée International Ballet Competition 2017
In its 86-year history, no-one had ever won all three top awards at the Royal Academy of Dance’s Genée International Ballet Competition – until September 16th, when Harris Beattie, final-year student at Central School of Ballet in London, did just that at the Teatro Camões in Lisbon. Harris, aged 18, won the Gold Medal, the … Read more
Strong themes, emotion and narrative in the Hong Kong Ballet Choreographers’ Showcase
Infinity Awaits is notable for its strong narrative and seamless bringing together of ballet and Chinese dance
Birmingham Weekender: The city’s biggest arts festival ready for take-off
With just a week to go, David Mead looks ahead to the city’s autumn all-arts fest, coming September 22-24. Over 160 performances, 600+ artists, 26 new commissions. That’s Birmingham Weekender 2017, now almost upon us. The three-day festival features free performances and events from the city’s major arts organisations, independent artists and especially invited international … Read more