UK
Jurgita Dronina spellbinding in English National Ballet’s Manon
An actor-dancer at the very top of her game
Thoughtful political dance theatre: Not Today’s Yesterday by Seeta Patel and Lina Limosani
Patel fills the stage with her presence
Myth and commentary on our world: Jasmin Vardimon’s Medusa
A reflection on environmental pollution and issues surrounding womanhood in society
China National Peking Opera: The Emperor and the Concubine
The great Li Shengsu in the tragi-heroine role
Transforming the performance landscape: Puzzle Creature by Neon Dance
The first half is set inside a giant inflatable cocoon
It doesn’t come much better: William Forsythe’s Quiet Evening of Dance
Language brilliant in its sharpness and clarity
Reflecting on and remembering The Red Detachment of Women: Wen Hui’s Red
Documentary-dance that’s full of interest