Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
A wonderful, wonderful, wonderful show! The dancing and choreography are outstanding, the storytelling pitch-perfect storytelling
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London City Ballet: Momentum
“A real shifting through the gears. The whole ensemble looked at the top of their game… A fine evening of the best in dance. Not to be missed.”
Dance and circus at IF: Milton Keynes International Festival
Pagrav Dance Company’s One Sky is a celebration, the dance joyful, vibrant and emphasising the spirit of togetherness
National Ballet of Japan: Giselle
The ballet adheres to the traditional, leaving the surprises and delight in the quality of performance from the dancers.
Gravity by the National Youth Dance Company with Boy Blue
A joyous eruption of 33 young people taking over the Sadlers Wells stage for an hour of non-stop dance.
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
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.
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.
Gala de Danza’s London debut
Gala fireworks don’t come much brighter than Flames of Paris and the performance from Viola Pantuso and Shale Wagman was a winner