Terrific physicality but perplexing: The Wedding by Gecko
The ensemble are terrific as they lead us into their dystopian world. There is some super imagery. But it is utterly perplexing
Barbican
Raimund, Farewell: a tribute to Pina Bausch dramaturg, Raimund Hoghe
A man of resilience, grace, generosity of spirit, and an acute observer of the complexities of the human condition, he passed away in 2021
Thirty minutes in VR: Le Bal de Paris by Blanca Li
An amazing experience. The audacity and scope of Li’s vision coupled with the visual creations of director Vincent Chazal are breath-taking
Dance with commitment from Ballet Black as they celebrate their 20th anniversary
Gregory Maqoma’s Black Sun buries deep into the interior of the dancers making each journey a highly personal and individual exploration
Rhainnon Faith Company: Drowntown
Set in a dystopian world, ostensibly on the edge of a marine lido. Godot-like we are apparently waiting for a lifeguard to arrive
Ballet, punk and club culture – Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer
A must-see exhibition for any contemporary dance lover
Remembering Merce Cunningham in Night of 100 Solos: A Centennial Event
A fitting tribute to Cunningham’s ceaseless exploration of new methods and forms
Ballet Black in thrilling dance that comes from the heart
Ballet from a black South African perspective
Andersson Dance and Scottish Ensemble: 11 Musicians. 5 Dancers and Bach’s Goldberg Variations
A sometimes tongue-in-cheek, irreverent commentary on the music
Raw words outpower the dance: Sarah Kane’s Crave by Julie Cunningham & Company
Dancers moving like silent shadows