Masterful dance of its time: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch in Nelken
Poetic, gritty, raw and unsettling and at times decidedly bizarre
David Mead
Elegance and style at maliphantworks2
Elegant courtly dance surprised by poignant personal gestures or an occasional lift
Fierce energy and classy choreography from Ballet British Columbia
Crystal Pite knows so well how to structure and corral her dancers
Demanding attention: Joss Arnott Dance
A celebration of female strength and capacity of the dancers’ bodies
David Bintley to step down as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
David Bintley is to retire as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet at the end of July 2019, having led the company for 24 years. He plans to then pursue increasing international requests to choreograph new works and to stage his ballets. He says, “I’ve been a part of this great Company since I first joined … Read more
Brooding stillnesses and potent images in Wim Vandekeybus’ Puur
The fierce movement creates the atmosphere
Star quality: Svetlana Zakharova and Vadim Repin’s Pas de Deux for Toes and Fingers
Music and dance that lit up the stage
Christian Spuck’s Anna Karenina struggles for drama and passion: Ballett Zürich at the Hong Kong Festival
Never boils over emotionally in the way it should
Mark Baldwin to step down as artistic director of Rambert
In 15 years he oversaw over 60 new works and revivals