A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth
While most sections capture the attention, the way the work wanders around with little obvious link between them, makes life difficult for the viewer
Shechter II: Contemporary Dance 2.0
Features the intensity of Shechter’s signature ensemble work to an eclectic score that runs from his own throbbing creations to J.S Bach and Frank Sinatra
Vivid characterisations and fine dancing from London Children’s Ballet in Anne of Green Gables
Drama and humour, a clear narrative, great characterisations, excellent corps de ballet scenes, and in Annalise Wainwright-Jones, a wonderful Anne
Six female choreographers and a rock ballet
A conversation with New English Ballet Theatre founder and artistic director Karen Pilkington-Miksa about the company’s summer 2022 season.
mapdance 2022
A sometimes gritty and thought-provoking evening, but also one that ends colourfully and joyously
The Royal Swedish Ballet in Tamara Rojo’s Cinderella
The new storyline works well for this shorter version of under two hours but Rojo tries to fit in far too much at the expense of phrasing and structure
Love, passion, murder: Natalia Osipova in Carmen
The Kittelberger/Osipova partnership has created on-stage dynamism before and does so again. A must-see.
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby
It really does look a picture. Jérôme Kaplan’s set designs are simple yet evoke brilliantly. The music too, is an absolute delight…
Ben Duke’s darkly delicious Cerberus leads Rambert’s latest mixed bill
“A standout in its very distinctive strangeness… a delicious mix of outrageous comedy with some very neat choreography snuck in between”
Dynamism and energy from Ballet Central
The choreography may often be busy and fast-paced, but the dancers rise to it with energy levels that need to be seen to be believed.
Young dancers shine at GradPro 2022
David Mead is at the National Showcase – an evening of impressive dancing all round – and talks to co-creators Julie Bowers and Brandon Lawrence.