Staatsballett Berlin: Gods and Dogs, Angels’ Atlas
The Staatsballett Berlin dancers were beautifully precise and neat in all the complex combinations, the movement looking fresh and innovative
Reviews
Ephrat Asherie & Michelle Dorrance round off Colours 2025
A cracking show that brings together hip-hop and tap as though they were made for each other.
Gauthier Dance Juniors & Barak Marshall: Barker
Full of boundless energy, fine dancing and pretty impressive acting… fifty minutes that’s hugely enjoyable and extremely entertaining.
Royal Ballet School Summer Performance
Iain Mackay may have only recently become artistic director of the Royal Ballet School but, undaunted, has already upped the game by a large margin
Compagnie Marie Chouinard: Magnificat, Body Remix/Remix
Each movement has its own choreographic and lighting colour, the dance shifting easily from light and bouncy, to more earthy, floor-based
Nature Theater of Oklahoma: No President
It may have been compulsive and memorable, but that that doesn’t go hand I hand with pleasant… certainly different, though.
Nederlands Dans Theater: Figures in Extinction
A triptych that speaks about real, urgent, worrying and dramatic themes, realised through a combination of danced poetry and beauty
Ballet Black at The Grange Festival
The festival’s dance evening this year saw the return of Ballet Black in a double-bill of If At First and A Shadow Work, plus Jacob Wye’s Perennial
Elmhurst Ballet School: Voices & Virtues
The programme for the Upper School showcased the talent, technique and artistry of the students across in classical ballet, contemporary and jazz
London Children’s Ballet in Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella
Kristen McNally’s choreography tells the story clearly, making the most of each dancer’s abilities. The ensemble dances are delightful too.
London City Ballet 2025: Chris Marney in conversation
London City Ballet’s ‘Momentum’ 2025 UK tour gets underway on July 12. Artistic director Chris Marney talks about this year’s programme