English National Ballet’s Nutcracker delights
Katja Khaniukova, a Sugar Plum Fairy as sweet and Christmassy as you could wish for.
English National Ballet
A magnificent theatrical evening: Akram Khan’s Giselle
It delivers on every level, as do the company who fully engaged both physically and emotionally
Ballet leads the way in the National Dance Awards nominations
The nominations for the 17th National Dance Awards (covering the period September 2015-August 2016) are out. Organised by the Dance Section of the Critics Circle, the body of professional dance critics in the UK, they again celebrate the vigour and diversity of Britain’s thriving dance culture. Having said that, ballet featured particularly strongly this year … Read more
Power, beauty and sadness in Akram Khan’s Giselle
Marvellously powerful ensemble choreography and great duets
A rich and varied five hours: Hamburg Ballet’s Nijinksy Gala
Portraits in music and dance that spanned the centuries and ranged across continents
New talent shines: English National Ballet School
A varied and enjoyable evening of classical and contemporary works
Cesar Corrales takes ENB Emerging Dancer prize
As Acteon, he probably broke all records for the amount of virtuoso aerobatics executed in one solo
Laurretta Summerscales soars in Singapore’s Superstars of Ballet Gala
“Dancers like Summerscales can transform the most ‘gotcha’ things into something ecstatic.”
Ballet is woman: English National Ballet’s She Said
“A terrific programme…all three pieces deserving a lasting place in the repertoire.”
Ave Maya: Russian Ballet Icons Gala
An excellent combination of old favourites, some modern pieces and some from both sides less familiar