Rockin’ to the rhythms with Alvin Ailey
The rhythms seem ingrained in the bodies in a way that is very, very special.
David Mead
Intoxicating: Familie Floz in Teatro Delusio
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh August 23, 2016 David Mead It takes a lot to fill the Grand at the Pleasance Courtyard. It’s a huge venue. But Berlin-based Familie Flöz did just that and more at this year’s Fringe with Teatro Delusio, 90 minutes of intoxicating mime and puppetry full of wonderful characters; clowning, slapstick and more … Read more
Humanising Odette: Jurgita Dronina in Hong Kong Ballet’s Swan Lake
The fullness of her courage is moving because it feels true
A delight for all the senses: The Toad Knew
A glorious piece of theatre; a feast for the all the senses
Kolesnikova’s good intentions not enough: Her Name Was Carmen
But, oh does she take forever to finally die and put us all out of our misery.
Singapore Dance Theatre in Masterpiece in Motion
The age of Innocence emerges slowly, stealthily from a tapestry of unspooling private narratives
World Gala, Seoul International Dance Competition
The feel-good factor was palpable among artists and audience.
An elegant and tragic love story: Shanghai Ballet in Echoes of Eternity
Qi Bingxue’s (戚冰雪) happy smile lit up the theatre…a dancer I am sure we will be seeing much more of
A timeless love story: Patrick de Bana on Echoes of Eternity for Shanghai Ballet
“A wonderful adventure. I discovered a wonderful ancient China.”
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