Cloud Gate Dance Theatre: Lunar Halo
The total commitment of the dancers produces a torrid intensity that sears across the footlights.
Sadler’s Wells
Rambert: Death Trap
A somewhat mysterious, weird evening. Dark yet humorous. And, while it has death at its core, perhaps, in its own way, even more a show about life.
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
A deconstructed symphony of movement and music. Maud Le Pladec’s Twenty-seven perspectives
It maybe a work of mathematical abstraction, but it’s one where dance and music truly come together as one… A fascinating watch
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.
Reflecting on female sexual desire. Aditi Mangaldas talks about Forbidden
The noted Indian choreographer-dancer talks about her solo show, which considers to often taboo subject of female sexual desire
English National Ballet: Our Voices
Hopes were up. ENB have been riding high of late, with particularly strong dancing from the men and exciting choices of programme.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: 21st Century Creations
Another show and more last-minute programme and cast changes with no apology given. But at least it meant we got to see Dancing Spirit again
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Ailey Classics
As dancer Constance Stamatiou says in the programme notes “…this was such an amazing performance you have to go.”
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Contemporary Voices
“Alvin Ailey never misses.” Anna Pujol Castiblanque reports on a programme that includes Kyle Abraham’s new Are You in Your Feelings?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Modern Masters
Ailey’s Modern Masters programme entertains. Unashamedly so. It’s easy on the eye. On the ear too. And the dancers are fabulous.