The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance
Time and again the young dancers rose marvellously to the pressure of the occasion in what was a wonderful display of skill and talent. It was also a hugely enjoyable performance choreographically.
Kristen McNally
The Royal Ballet Lower School at Holland Park
In the Royal Ballet School’s centenary year, a diverse programme reflected a focus on innovation, no doubt aided by the younger generation who continue to inspire
London Children’s Ballet in Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella
Kristen McNally’s choreography tells the story clearly, making the most of each dancer’s abilities. The ensemble dances are delightful too.
Ballet Central
The company presented four works with a reconstruction of Frederick Ashton’s early Foyer de Danse that held the most interest.
London Children’s Ballet bring a jazz-age take on Cinderella to the stage
David Mead looks ahead to a Cinderella with a twist and talks with dancers Gina Harris-Sullivan and Toby Gray .
Northern Ballet: Three Short Ballets
an emotional evening of dance. From the bittersweet melancholy of Rudi van Danzig’s Four Last Songs to the full-blooded passion of Mthuthuzeli November’s Fools with a fun interlude from Kristin McNally between, it was an evening to engage heart and soul.
National Dance Awards 2023 nominations announced
In what is the best year yet for diversity, the nominations are spread across a record 29 separate companies
New English Ballet Theatre: Genesis Dance Project and New Works
The most impressive of the works proved to be Daniela Cardim’s unashamedly neoclassical ballet to two of Bach’s harpsichord compositions
Steps and words. Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in The Limit
Kristen McNally’s light touch choreography fits perfectly. Nestling beautifully with the text, it’s sometimes playful, occasionally spiky, always colloquial.
Ballet meets rock in New English Ballet Theatre’s Genesis Dance Project
Genesis Dance Project features six choreographies to tracks by the iconic band. David Mead talks to Ruth Brill, one of the choreographers.
A super evening of many colours and emotions from New English Ballet Theatre
The company look in fine fettle. It was an evening that ran from emotionally intense and thoughtful to fizzling like the best English sparkling wine