Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: 21st Century Creations
Another show and more last-minute programme and cast changes with no apology given. But at least it meant we got to see Dancing Spirit again
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Ailey Classics
As dancer Constance Stamatiou says in the programme notes “…this was such an amazing performance you have to go.”
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Contemporary Voices
“Alvin Ailey never misses.” Anna Pujol Castiblanque reports on a programme that includes Kyle Abraham’s new Are You in Your Feelings?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Modern Masters
Ailey’s Modern Masters programme entertains. Unashamedly so. It’s easy on the eye. On the ear too. And the dancers are fabulous.
Dance up close and personal: Jamiel Devernay-Laurence talks about Ballet Nights
David Mead talks to the artistic director of Ballet Nights, a new season of dance this autumn at Lanterns Studio Theatre in London’s Canary Wharf
Moving to pastures new: a conversation with Brandon Lawrence
“The worst thing is regret. And it’s an opportunity I can’t ignore. I don’t want to be wondering, ‘What if?’”
A dip into Berlin’s Tanz im August 2023
In ‘The Romeo’, Trajal Harrell combines voguing with bizarre and fascinating outfits in choreography full of fluid, wavy, undulating movement
Platform 14 provides a stage for emerging independent choreographers
It was good to witness some excellent dancing and well-thought choreographies.
The Australian Ballet 60th Anniversary Celebration Gala
The energy and courage of the dancers is a joy to watch and director David Halberg has a company to be proud of
An absolute treat: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet
Paris Fitzpatrick and Cordelia Braithwaite danced the title roles with a totality of emotional commitment that was, at times, almost overwhelming.
The Australian Ballet: Jewels
Jewels, to coin a phrase, is a gem. Each of the three ballets… is distinct in style, mood and music… each is exposing too.