For choreographer Micaela Taylor, it’s all about rhythm
A conversation with Micaela Taylor about her work and her new ballet, ‘Bow Out’, part of English National Ballet’s forthcoming Rhythm Riot programme
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Why Hamlet? A conversation with Ben Duke
Ahead of performances in Paris in September and then Sadler’s Wells East in November, Zoë Hewitt talks to Lost Dog director Ben Duke about his new production, ‘The Last Hamlet’
Something special. César Morales Anderson on Ballet de Santiago and Swan Lake
September 2027 sees the UK debut of Ballet de Santiago in Ivan Nagy’s Swan Lake. Artistic director and former Birmingham Royal Ballet principal César Morales Anderson talks with David Mead about the company, the ballet, and becoming a director.
Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters
Myths and Modern Masters is not only about Acosta himself. It’s just as much a celebration of the talent at the two companies he leads.
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
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
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
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