The Dance Locker: Alina Cojocaru
In the first of an occasional new series, Alina Cojocaru chooses seven works that have particular significance for her, saying a few words about each.
News & Features
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan return with a work that journeys into another realm
Artistic director and choreographer Cheng Tsung-lung talks about Lunar Halo, in which dancers become symbols of struggles, desires, hope, love
The Mongol Khan: a “quintessential Mongol drama”
A fusion of music, dance, song, dialogue and puppetry with over 70 performers and elaborate sets and costumes, it promises to be a real spectacle.
London City Ballet is reborn
Directed by Christopher Marney, it will return to the stage in summer 2024, touring across the UK, including a week at Sadler’s Wells that autumn.
Ballet meets rock in New English Ballet Theatre’s Genesis Dance Project
Genesis Dance Project features six choreographies to tracks by the iconic band. David Mead talks to Ruth Brill, one of the choreographers.
Reflecting on female sexual desire. Aditi Mangaldas talks about Forbidden
The noted Indian choreographer-dancer talks about her solo show, which considers to often taboo subject of female sexual desire
Dance up close and personal: Jamiel Devernay-Laurence talks about Ballet Nights
David Mead talks to the artistic director of Ballet Nights, a new season of dance this autumn at Lanterns Studio Theatre in London’s Canary Wharf
Moving to pastures new: a conversation with Brandon Lawrence
“The worst thing is regret. And it’s an opportunity I can’t ignore. I don’t want to be wondering, ‘What if?’”
Scottish Ballet take the honours in the 23rd National Dance Awards
A great year for Scottish Ballet who were voted Outstanding Company, also picking up two awards for Jess & Morgs’ Coppélia
Returning to artistic directorship: a conversation with Cathy Marston
Marston says, she hopes to “develop and nurture a creative group of individuals, where each single dancer stands out on stage.”
Nominations announced for the 23rd National Dance Awards
The Royal Ballet tops the short-list with 14 nominations. English National Ballet and Rambert have seven, and Birmingham Royal Ballet five.