Magical and poignant: Rambert Dance Company in Ghost Dances
It remains hugely relevant; a moving tribute to victims of political oppression everywhere
UK
National Dance Company Wales in Profundis and The Green House
The Green House has the varnish of Beckettian surrealism and loneliness
Colour and delight: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Led by the wonderful flame-haired Ashley Shaw as Victoria, the dancing is terrific
Ghost Dances as powerful as ever: Rambert at Sadler’s Wells
The haunting breathness of pan pipes sounds like respiration proceeding a death-rattle.
A feast for eyes and ears: Ravi Shankar’s dance-opera, Sukanya
A massively colourful, entertaining total integration of music, dance, drama and modern visuals
A meeting of old friends: Ana Morales and David Coria in Reunión
A journey through many moods and flamenco’s range of rhythmic styles
An extraordinary fusion: Jose Agudo’s Silk Road
A unique blend of of specialist flavours wrought in finest detail
Are you happy? An evening of warmth with The Happiness Project by Umanoove/Didy Veldman
Quality choreography and a rich store of movement ideas
I know this place – but I don’t: The Toad Knew by James Thierrée and Compagnie du Hanneton
Marvellous, inventive theatre
An Evening of Music and Dance with Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia
A delightful gourmet taster menu of an evening
Glowing: ACE Dance and Music in TEN
Interpreting an epic theme, one that is both timeless and bang up-to-date, all in a small black box space