Top ballet schools Unite for Ukraine in a special London evening
An evening of goodwill and youthful enthusiasm bringing together six of Britain’s top dance schools to show support for Ukraine
Coppélia
Birmingham Royal Ballet 2022-2023 plans
Includes the UK premiere of Uwe Scholz’s best creations, his dramatic setting of Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony alongside world premieres and revivals
Animation meets live action dance in a modern retelling of Coppélia
Inspired by Ted Brandsen’s witty 2008 production for Dutch National Ballet, dancers and a slick corps of female robots share the big screen
A ballet favourite remixed: KVN Dance Company’s Coppélia
A deeper, slightly darker look at what is usually a pretty lightweight ballet. A fine production full of energy and brilliant designs
A darker, deeper take on a classic: Kevan Allen’s Coppélia
There are just so many holes in the traditional story. I think there’s so much more that can be done with it. I’m very attracted to the darker side of it.
A summer special: English National Ballet’s Solstice
A little early maybe, but ENB’s Solstice at the Southbank proved a delicious smorgasbord of dance
Looking back, looking forwards with Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Chi Cao
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s recently retired principal dancer in conversation
Ballet meets circus: Feathers of Daedalus in Coppélia
An innovative circus meets dance take on the familiar tale
