Natalia Osipova explores the line between classical and contemporary
Free-flowing, seamless movement melts into itself as the dancers grow, leap and counter-balance.
Sadler’s Wells
Staying true: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Sadler’s Wells
Enriching modern dance while preserving the African American cultural tradition that gives the company its unique style
Slick but more excitement needed: more from Alvin Ailey
The company dance as one, every turn, every gesture matched precisely if a bit robotically.
Rockin’ to the rhythms with Alvin Ailey
The rhythms seem ingrained in the bodies in a way that is very, very special.
Blood on his forehead, lead in his heart
Patrias by Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company sears with relevance
Natalia Osipova goes contemporary
Best of the three works is the opening Qutb by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, a trio for Osipova, James O’Hara …
A longing to be on the move: L. A. Dance Project
Hearts & Arrows set to Philip Glass’ String Quartet No. 3 opens the bill at a blistering pace
Dealing with death: En avant, marche!
A wonderfully crafted piece about our need for (musical) ceremony in times of change
En avant, marche! A conversation with co-director, Frank Van Laecke
“In every city there is a new brass band waiting for us…and a question mark.”
Betroffenheit: probing the darkest recesses of the mind
As memorable evenings go, this is in the first rank
