David Mead - SeeingDance

Stre@m, a new video-on-demand platform for Asian dance

April 5, 2022 by David Mead

This year, Stre@m will focus on work from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea, but he hopes more Asian countries will join next year.

April 8, 2022April 3, 2022 by David Mead

A look ahead to LDIF 2022 in Leicester, with Pawlet Brookes, CEO and Artistic Director of presenters Serendipity

March 27, 2022 by David Mead

Ripple is a beautiful, fluid work that remains true to its title. Full of grace and strength, it does indeed constantly reminds one of shifting water

March 23, 2022March 21, 2022 by David Mead

A naturally emotion-laden evening, with most of the dance laden with symbolism, as the ballet world came together to raise money for aid for Ukraine

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by David Mead

Five works that celebrate and span Phoenix Dance Theatre’s four decades. An evening of British contemporary dance at its best.

March 13, 2022 by David Mead

“I want the audience to see themselves. Sometimes memories hit us…creating ripples.” It’s the heart that makes a piece come alive, she adds.

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by David Mead

So neatly does the tap and piano combine that you feel some sort of sixth sense must be at play. Piano and tap, classical and jazz. Magic.

March 8, 2022 by David Mead

It’s impossible not to miss the energy and enthusiasm as the 250-plus participants rehearse the spectacular, free opening show of the festival

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by David Mead

Hazy, dark, bleak, yet in many ways, beautiful. Relentless in all senses, including in the quality and precision of the five superb dancers

February 28, 2022 by David Mead

If Cinderella was a little short on classical steps, Snow Maiden certainly made up for it.

February 28, 2022February 26, 2022 by David Mead

A traditional spin on the well-known story and, although it takes a while to get going, the ballet makes a pleasant and sometimes interesting evening