Scotland and Japan triumph at the 2025 National Dance Awards
As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, Scottish Dance Theatre won Best Mid-Scale Company, while Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots picked up two awards
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A new generation takes on Stephanie Lake’s Colossus
Stephanie Lake’s Colossus comes to London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall at the end of the month. Zoë Hewitt talks to rehearsal director and original cast member Nicole Muscat, and learns how the London Contemporary Dance School’s graduating dancers are shaping the ever-changing work. Fifty dancers. No exits. Fifty-five minutes of breath, pressure, collision risk and collective … Read more
Breaking boundaries: 25 years of Ballet Black
As Ballet Black marks 25 years of pushing at barriers and making innovative new work, David Mead talks to founder and artistic director, Cassa Pancho
Going for it. Laurent Hilaire on being a director and leading the Bayerisches Staatsballett
Hilaire recently talked to Jeannette Andersen about his achievements with the Bayerisches Staatsballett, his role as director and next season’s repertoire.
National Dance Awards nominations announced
Once again, The Royal Ballet has most nominations with 14 on the short-list. English National Ballet and London City Ballet have four…
Let’s Dance International Frontiers 26 festival launched
Opening on April 29, International Dance Day, this year’s headline visitors are Shamel Pitts|TRIBE, who will close the festival with Marks of RED
Scottish Dance Theatre celebrates 40 years of community and creativity
David Mead talks with artistic director Joan Clévillé about the company’s continued success and plans for the year
Designer Jürgen Rose receives a lifetime achievement award
In ballet, Jürgen Rose is noted for his work with John Cranko and John Neumeier in particular. Jeannette Andersen recently visited him to talk about his work.
The Ballet Icons Gala celebrates 20 years
As the always much-anticipated annual Ballet Icons Gala reaches a milestone, David Mead talks to founder-director Olga Balakleets.
Modern dance and the heartbeat of Ireland: Michael Keegan-Dolan on MÁM
This February and March, Michael Keegan-Dolan’s MÁM tours to nine venues. David Mead talks to the choreographer to talk about the work
Staging Béjart’s iconic Bolero
Ahead of performances by the Bayerisches Staatsballett in Munich, Piotr Nardelli talks about staging the work, and why it is still such a success.