Determinedly different: T.H.E Dance Company in PheNoumenon
The intimacy of the eccentric Coronet Theatre suited this company of six dancers from Singapore and its programme well
Reviews
The urgency to live: Léa Tirabasso’s Starving Dingoes
Although human, there is an animalistic element to much of the choreography, which has a primitive feel to it.
The inventiveness of Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof still shines brightly
It remains an unparalleled piece exploring relationships between the sexes…full of ideas and observations that have not lost their brilliance.
Acosta Danza, 100% Cuban
The programme brims with life and love of dance. It has broad-based audience appeal with plenty of virtuosity, competition and depth.
An evening on the sofa: DONUTS by Extended Play
An evening out, but with an evening in feel. It’s cosy and comfortable. Dance and a story to curl up with, that makes you laugh, that makes you feel.
Yukon Ho!
Amid the humour, there is an unexpected poignancy to Yukon Ho! that makes it a meaningful hour or so and gives much pause for thought
A chilling tale of love and revenge in dance theatre at its very best: Phantoms by Mark Bruce Company
Phantoms isn’t just a trip to the dark side, it’s a trip to its deepest depths. It’s hauntingly beautiful, cinematic dance theatre, and is quite simply terrific
Jessica Lang’s Children’s Songs Dance lights up an ABT Studio Company showcase
Jessica Lang’s ballet combines childlike innocence and playfulness with striking elegance. The choreography fits Chick Corea’s music like a glove.
Pardon My French – It’s the Language of Ballet: The Adventures of Lilly Nilly
A children’s book? Yes. But ‘Pardon My French’ and Lilly Nilly will equally delight adults too. I think I laughed or smiled knowingly on every page.
Fine pictures and outstanding dance, but where is the drama? English National Ballet’s new Raymonda
It’s full of very appealing pictures but is in many ways an old-fashioned ballet in that most of the dance is incidental rather than integral to the story
Showcasing Asian American dance
AAPI Dance and Choreographers ShowcaseOnline, part of the Imagine Dance Festival 2022, presented by the Dance Managers’ CollectiveJanuary 13, 2022 That there has been a lack of representation of Asian American dance work historically is undeniable. To help raise the profile of artists, the Asian American Arts Alliance, Final Bow for YellowFace/Gold Standard Arts Foundation … Read more