A dance of sublime pleasure. Staatsballett Berlin in Christian Spuck’s Messa da Requiem
“…Rich in aesthetic charm and delicate beauty… abounds in dramatic moments… absorbs and leads to wonder.”
Europe
Silent Screen and Schmetterling: Bayerisches Staatsballett at its very best
The dancing is at a very high level… With both pieces focusing on relationships and death they complement each other perfectly
A quartet of shows from Barcelona’s dansa metropolitana festival
Carcaça by Marco Da Silva Ferreira; Las cosas se mueven per no dice nada by Poliana Lima; Above by Gaston Core; Crowd by Gisèle Vienne
Oz – The Magic In Us by Joy Alpuerto Ritter
While it maybe addressed to children and teenagers, it is also has much for adults, being a dance journey about what and where is home
A postmodern dance celebration: Constellation Lucinda Childs
A programme of live performances, film, talks and an exhibition featuring the work of the American choreographer.
Amarante Velarde: Desbordes
A work of excesses, absurdities and exuberance that delves into the need we all have at times to create alternative identities
João Lima: Cavalo do Cão
A choreographic attempt to show the need to reflect on history, specifically colonialism and its repercussions
Dragana Bulut: Beyond Love
An exploration of the commodification of love that poses questions in an unusual, amusing and highly interactive performance.
Ballett Zürich: On the Move
On the Move is not only the title of Ballett Zürich’s latest triple bill… but also a description of the momentary state of affairs at the company.
Mette Ingvartsen Constellation
Three programmes blending dance and movement with other disciplines including language, and a delve into the politics of sexuality
A message for today: Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined
Greed, exploitation, fear, desperation, concern, hopelessness, but also a message that change is possible