Reading Time: < 1 minuteDance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival continues to celebrate the fusion of dance and artistic heritage across the globe.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBotis Seva and his company ‘Far from the Norm’ have burst onto the contemporary dance scene with their hip-hop, free form, theatrically infused dance pieces.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPerformed worldwide at Christmastime, The Nutcracker is perhaps the most popular of all the story ballets. With breathtaking music from Tchaikovsky, this ballet is iconic and thus a prime canvas for choreographers eager to make a name for themselves.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has acquired the Kenneth MacMillan Archive, a significant collection showcasing the life and career of the influential choreographer. Gifted by Lady MacMillan, it features diverse materials from over seven decades, highlighting MacMillan's contributions to British ballet. The archive will be accessible for educational research after cataloguing in 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMichael Keegan-Dolan's "Nobodaddy" is an avant-garde interpretation of William Blake's poem, blending dance and folk-rock music into a mesmerizing performance. The choreography is distinctive, highlighting each dancer's individuality amidst a playful atmosphere. With effective staging and haunting vocals, the show delivers an uncanny experience filled with delightful oddities and emotional depth.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Eva Recacha has created a world that is at once grotesque and beautiful, unsettling and deeply moving—a dream worth stepping into.” When I first heard about Eva Recacha’s The Picnic, inspired by Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A mind blowing, beautiful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s original” On the 30th anniversary of Tchaikovsky’s original, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake: The Next Generation provides an innovative and exciting theatrical experience. As someone who has had a love for…
Reading Time: 2 minutesPerhaps one of the most truthful pieces on any London stage today, GIGENIS: The Generation of the Earth is a testament to the importance of artistic tradition, particularly in its immense power to resonate deeply in our contemporary consciousness. Legendary choreographer, director, and dancer Akram Khan gifts us a piece of extraordinary texture - an epic tapestry woven from the strengths of a kaleidoscope of artists, all trained in different threads of classical Indian dance, theatre, and music.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBelgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker has made a definitive name for herself in the contemporary dance scene since the inception of her dance company Rosas in 1983, which is now an International Associate Company of Sadler’s Wells, where Exit Above was staged.
Reading Time: 2 minutesScottish Ballet is thrilled to announce the world premiere of Mary, Queen of Scots, debuting at the Edinburgh International Festival in August 2025, with a subsequent tour across Scotland. This original production offers a fresh perspective on…