English National Ballet: Rhythm Riot review – this triple whammy brings zing, grit and chills
Sadler’s Wells, LondonA trio of dances taking influence from Stravinsky, tap and William Blake’s poetry combine with powerful performances exuding showmanshipDamn, there was some amazing dance going on in mid-20th century New York. You had George Balanchine forging a new American ballet, all slick speed and striking angles, and in Harlem there was the Cotton Club and the Savoy, swinging dancefloors and entertaine…