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by Simon Parkin on March 31, 2017
Legendary lothario Casanova is brought to life in Northern Ballet’s lavish show
by Simon Parkin on March 31, 2017
Northern Ballet's new production brings the multi-layered character of Casanova to life beyond his notorious womanizing. Choreographer Kenneth Tindall's lavish show delves into the intellect and decadence of history's legendary Lothario, ... Read full article
by Rachel Ward on March 25, 2017
English National Ballet: a thrilling, pulsing dance on the wild side - Pina Bausch/Forsythe/Van Mane
by Rachel Ward on March 25, 2017
Not seen in the UK since 2008, Pina Bausch’s astonishing Rite of Spring, a savage interpretation of Stravinsky’s work in which pagan rituals culminate in the death of a sacrificial victim, puts the spotlight on Tamara Rojo’s English National Ballet... Read full article
by Judith Mackrell on March 17, 2017
Royal Ballet triple bill review – gripping vision of the refugee crisis
by Judith Mackrell on March 17, 2017
It’s been 18 years since a woman last choreographed a ballet for the Opera House main stage. But as Crystal Pite breaks that unconscionably dry spell, the brave, gripping and beautiful work she has created could not be less open to charges of tokenis... Read full article
by E. Whitcroft on March 14, 2017
Review - Richard Alston Dance Company at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter
by E. Whitcroft on March 14, 2017
British dance would be different without Richard Alston. From Rambert (he was the artistic director from 1986 to 1992) to The Place and London Contemporary Dance School: traces of his influence are everywhere. One of the first British choreographers... Read full article
by Judith Mackrell on February 22, 2017
Pointe break: ballet's destructive power laid bare in Sergei Polunin documentary
by Judith Mackrell on February 22, 2017
In Dancer, Steven Cantor’s new film about Sergei Polunin, there’s heartbreaking footage of the dancer when he was eight years old. Wide-eyed, gappy-toothed and lit by an irrepressible grin, little Sergei spins, tumbles and balances with a grace... Read full article
by Luke Jennings on February 19, 2017
Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures review – fully formed from the off
by Luke Jennings on February 19, 2017
The three works comprising Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures were created at the beginning of the choreographer’s career, and look as fresh today as they did a quarter of a century ago. All the essential elements of his future success – the wit,... Read full article
by Phil Preece on February 16, 2017
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Cinderella at the Birmingham Hippodrome
by Phil Preece on February 16, 2017
I went to the premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet director David Bintley’s Cinderella in 2010 and saw it again when it was revived in 2012. Both times I came away vaguely dissatisfied.... Read full article
by Peter Jacobs on February 14, 2017
Richard Alston Dance Company: An Italian in Madrid – The Lowry, Salford
by Peter Jacobs on February 14, 2017
Richard Alston, Artistic Director of The Place and his own company based there, is one of the UK’s leading choreographers. Once a radical pioneer, present from the emergence of British contemporary dance – when that in itself was radical... Read full article
by Paul Marston on February 10, 2017
Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes at Birmingham Hippodrome is glorious
by Paul Marston on February 10, 2017
Yet another triumph for New Adventures artistic director Sir Matthew Bourne as he launches the 30th year celebrations of his company with this stunning ballet, now giving world premiere performances.... Read full article
by Mary Brennan on February 8, 2017
Dance where hip-hop and ballet meet
by Mary Brennan on February 8, 2017
Choreographer Botis Seva is no stranger to full-on accolades from audiences and critics alike. Moreover, the enthusiasm that now follows on the heels of his dance-making isn’t confined to his home turf in the UK. He’s also won prestigious competition... Read full article
by Rebecca Bird on January 31, 2017
Russian ballet dancer hosts workshops at Chester's Hammond School
by Rebecca Bird on January 31, 2017
A renowned Russian ballet star hosted dance master classes for pupils at a Chester theatre school earlier this month.... Read full article
by Luke Jennings on January 22, 2017
Giselle review – Xander Parish steals the show
by Luke Jennings on January 22, 2017
Mary Skeaping’s production of Giselle was commissioned for London Festival Ballet in 1971. Skeaping danced with Pavlova in the 1920s, and in recreating the piece worked closely with Tamara Karsavina, who performed the title role in tsarist ... Read full article
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