Reading Time: < 1 minuteComing from Brazil, Sao Paulo Dance Company presents their premiere UK and Ireland tour. Separated into three different parts, Anthem, Gnawa and Agora, all with latin influence and the technical foundations of classical ballet, the performance is an explosive and dynamic dance experience that is definitely worth the watch.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe New York City Ballet's long-awaited return to Saddler's Wells is a testament to its enduring legacy, combining classical roots with a contemporary twist. In their 75th-anniversary season, the company, under the direction of Jonathan Stafford, showcases a dynamic quadruple bill that effortlessly marries tradition and innovation.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBirmingham Royal Ballet's rendition of the timeless classic, The Sleeping Beauty, enchants audiences with its captivating portrayal of Princess Aurora's journey. Directed by Carlos Acosta, the production boasts a level of artistry and finesse that is truly commendable. With coaching support from former Principal, Dame Darcey Bussell, BRB dancers excel, embodying the essence of the story with remarkable skill and grace.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis was my main question throughout this piece. Papaioannou (an erstwhile painter before his illustrious career as a director, choreographer and performer) creates beautiful images, awesome tableaus onstage before allowing them to crumble, or in this case melt away. The stage is set under a fair few inches of water which keeps coming for most of the show. Papaioannou, as the Dressed Man is sat contemplatively, spinning a bowl of water, allowing it to spill out again. Eventually Šuka Horn crawls on as the Nude Man and disrupts this peaceful, soggy solitude. What follows borders on erotic, tender, loving and eventually violent, traumatic and sad. Outstanding sound design from David Blouin and intelligent and effective lighting from Lucien Laborderie and Stephanos Droussiotis illuminate the performance which verges on the edge of contemporary dance without ever plunging deeper into it.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA beautiful exploration of the sky from the perspective of a child Skydiver is described as a multi-sensory dance experience and is aimed at young children aged 3 to 5. It was created by Xenia Aidonopoulou as…
Reading Time: 2 minutesEnglish National Ballet has announced plans for its 75th Season - and Liverpool Empire have announced that they'll be welcoming Mary Skeaping's Giselle is coming to Liverpool from October 23rd-26th 2024.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPina Bausch’s ‘Nelken’ premiered in 1982 and has since returned to the UK’s stages multiple times, most recently in 2005. Recognised as one of Bauch's key works, it is aptly described as ‘a vision of beauty and cruelty, tragedy and tenderness’.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTechnical tenacity meets colourful choreography in this exciting performance from São Paulo Dance Company Currently touring the UK with Dance Consortium, São Paulo Dance Company is not holding back, bringing heat and energy to the stage…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOckham’s Razor’s production of Thomas Hardy’s canon sheds light on British new circus What is new about new circus? This question is worthy asking when London, the birthplace of modern circus in the late 18th century, witnesses…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe sat down with Ross Freddie Ray and Henry Dowden who with the support of many people and organisations are pulling together an extraordinary event to celebrate the power of inclusivity and raise funds for ChildrenToday charity.