A splash of colour and joy, a hint of darkness: Goyo Montero’s Blitirí
A dance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, for much of the time at least. But, like the real world, darker things lurk beneath
A dance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, for much of the time at least. But, like the real world, darker things lurk beneath
A thought-provoking creation that shakes the ground; a work of rich of fiery contents to reflect upon. A Pandora’s box revealed
An evening of top quality performances and choreography across an exciting range of styles, a feast after the famine
Livestream from Schauspielhaus, Stuttgart April 18, 2021 David Mead “Nothing can stop our creativity.” That’s what one of Stuttgart Ballet’s choreographer-dancers told Noverre: Young Choreographers project manager Sonia Santiago. Fortunately, the pandemic hasn’t stopped this important annual programme either. Established in 1961, it gives young choreographers from around the world an early opportunity to present … Read more
Van Manen’s Adagio Hammerklavier and Grosse Fuge; Bigonzetti’s new Einssein
Online March 16, 2021 David Mead Due to premiere in mid-March 2020, Dance Theatre Heidelberg’s Momentum triple bill was an early casualty of Germany’s first lockdown. The programme features two works by emerging choreographers: Taiwanese company dancer Lo Yi-wei (駱宜蔚), and Dutch dancer-choreographer Astrid Boons, either side of artistic director Iván Pérez’s own Kick the … Read more
Creative spirit that refuses to be bound
A hefty dose of Spanish zest and innovation spices the mix
Three shorts by Arshak Ghalumyan and Ross Martinson; Swan Lake and Nutcracker pas de deux