A Christmas treat: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance
With some of Bourne’s best choreography in the detail of the variations, the passion of the duets and strong ensemble numbers.
New Adventures
Ballet leads the way in the 22nd National Dance Awards
Classical ballet dominates even more than usual, although this is likely a consequence of the unique circumstances of the year.
National Dance Awards 2021 nominations announced
The Royal Ballet tops the list with a total of 17 nominations, followed by English National Ballet and New Adventures (7 apiece)
An intimate delve into Soho’s underbelly: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell
The world of showbiz falls away and the dancers present the fragmented tales that lurk in Soho’s underbelly
Dancing Nation celebrates British dance in all its forms
Demonstrates the breadth and diversity of work being made
Sadler’s Wells and BBC Arts to stream an all-day digital festival: Dancing Nation
Fifteen live or pre-recorded performances in one day
Three emerging choreographers grab their opportunity: Adventures In Film from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures
Dance from New Adventures’ Tashu Chu, Anjali Mehra and Monique Jonas
