The 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe: looking back, looking forward
Some great shows, but visitors down. The soaring cost of accommodation, which has long been a problem but it is starting to get acute
News & Features
English National Ballet announces Aaron S. Watkin as new Artistic Director
Watkins’ appointment as ENB’s 11th artistic director sees him return to the company, having previously danced with them thirty years ago
Curious and questioning: Jasmin Vardimon on her new ALiCE
A conversation with Jasmin Vardimon about her new production, ALiCE, and a look at her company’s fabulous new creative hub in Ashford, Kent.
Rooted in tradition but a Coppélia of today
Christopher Hampson talks about Scottish Ballet’s new Coppélia by Jess and Morgs that premieres at the Edinburgh International Festival
Ballet leads the way in the 22nd National Dance Awards
Classical ballet dominates even more than usual, although this is likely a consequence of the unique circumstances of the year.
Scottish Dance Theatre’s Joan Clevillé on Antigone Interrupted, being back in theatres, and the future
“Trying to expand the range of work, having a whole range of experiences that pushes the art form forward, I think is crucial to us going forward.”
Six female choreographers and a rock ballet
A conversation with New English Ballet Theatre founder and artistic director Karen Pilkington-Miksa about the company’s summer 2022 season.
National Dance Awards 2021 nominations announced
The Royal Ballet tops the list with a total of 17 nominations, followed by English National Ballet and New Adventures (7 apiece)
Ballet Hispánico: Giving contemporary voice to Latinx dance
Looking ahead to their appearance at Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2022, Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro talks about the company and its work
La Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern
A looks at the life of choreographer Bronislava Nijinska, illuminated in a new book by Lynn Garafola
Stre@m, a new video-on-demand platform for Asian dance
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.