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Friday, October 24, 2014

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Le Patin Libre: Vertical Influences | Thomas Adès: See The Music, Hear The Dance Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

A Harlem Dream review Charleston steps and B-boy spins in high-energy tale by Judith Mackrell

Young Vic, LondonIvan Blackstock strikes gold with his mix of hip-hop and jazz choreography, but the underpinning story is weak Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:52AM

Why the Royal Ballet must keep Frederick Ashton centre-stage by Judith Mackrell

Performing Ashtons ballets, with their musical nuance and period style, equips dancers with essential skills that are transferable across the repertory The Royal Ballet: Ashton mixed bill r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:27AM
Thursday, October 23, 2014

Conducting dance, choreographing music: Thomas Adès at Sadler's Wells by Judith Mackrell

The British composer is known for epic, intricate scores. How did Crystal Pite and Alexander Whitley respond to them in their short new stage works? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:41AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tao Dance Theatre review monochrome minimalism by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonTao Yes bare, sparse choreography takes his cast through rippling, repetitive cycles, better suited to the dark haze of the first half than the startling whiteness of th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM
Monday, October 20, 2014

The Royal Ballet: Ashton mixed bill review a five-star masterclass by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonElegance and intelligence abound in this evening devoted to the genius of the choreographer Frederick Ashton Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM
Sunday, October 19, 2014

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Shadows of War review savage fragment of British dance history by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonEven if the new choreography doesnt convince, Birmingham Royal Ballets new version of Robert Helpmanns lost Miracle in the Gorbels is still a gift to the archives Contin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:37AM

Francesca Hayward: the next great British ballerina? by Judith Mackrell

At 22, Hayward is already being fast-tracked into principal roles and is one of the Royal Ballets most promising talents Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM
Friday, October 17, 2014

Rocío Molina: Bosque Ardora review a flamenco chameleon defies stereotypes by Judith Mackrell

Barbican, LondonThe riveting Spanish dancer plays goddess, burlesque seducer, sex kitten and more for her raw and ritualistic new show Rocío Molina: flamenco and beyond Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Joseph Mercier And PanicLab: RIOT | Royal Ballet: Ashton Programme Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Rocío Molina: flamenco and beyond by Judith Mackrell

Some say shes killing real flamenco but Rocío Molina has no time for conservatism. Shes teaming up with a Korean hip-hop dancer and takes her inspiration from Nietzsche and Brueghel Contin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Like Rabbits review Virginia Woolf story becomes dance-theatre fantasy by Judith Mackrell

The Place, LondonLucy Kirkwood and Ben Duke have strikingly reinvented the story Lappin and Lapinova for the stage Dances with Woolf: Lucy Kirkwood hops to new beat with Like Rabbits Continu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:32AM
Friday, October 10, 2014

Lord of the Flies review Bourne captures schoolboys bloodlust brilliantly by Judith Mackrell

With its locally auditioned young dancers, Matthew Bournes touring production vividly displays the childrens descent from innocence to savagery Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Dance Umbrella | Dance Live Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Royal Ballet: Manon review striking Osipova not quite in her stride by Judith Mackrell

Natalia Osipovas portrayal of ballets most ambivalent and sexual female character is vivid but the production lacks direction Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:51AM
Saturday, October 4, 2014

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

The Royal Ballet: Manon | Shadows Of War Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:00AM
Friday, October 3, 2014

Is the BBCs young dancer competition a step too far? by Judith Mackrell

Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo and Akram Khan are onboard, and contemporary, hip-hop and South Asian dance are added to the usual ballet fare. But there are flaws in this concept Continue readin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:59AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Grupo Corpo review jigs along in the middle ground by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonA fine body of dancers moves seamlessly from samba to ballet, but the choreography doesnt go anywhere Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:41AM
Friday, September 26, 2014

The festivals helping dancers stand on their own two feet by Judith Mackrell

Wiltons Strike! and the Dance Again Foundation gala seek to nurture, protect and develop talent in an industry where freelancers are too often left to face the risks alone Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:28PM

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Grupo Carpo | Richard Alston Company Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Royal Swedish Ballet: Mats Eks Juliet and Romeo hauntingly odd by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonDespite some rich choreography, this dark and intimate reworking of the classic tale fails to deliver on its initial promise Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:15AM
Friday, September 19, 2014

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible With Ten Poems | Royal Swedish Ballet: Mat Eks Juliet & Romeo Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM

Dancing on air: historic 24-hour TV danceathon is cause for celebration by Judith Mackrell

World Ballet day, an initiative offering live online access to the inner workings of the worlds biggest ballet companies, is part of a wider and welcome transition in the world of dance Cont…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:39AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

BalletBoyz: The Talent review mesmeric Wheeldon and murmuring Whitley by Judith Mackrell

Linbury Studio, LondonThe dancers rise to the choreographers challenges in this mixed programme, which includes a dark and mythic piece by Kristen McNally Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:51AM
Sunday, September 14, 2014

KnowBody review dance that makes ageing look fun by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, London With inspirations ranging from Pina Bausch to Frida Kahlo, this event for older dancers flaunted wrinkles and reading glasses in a joyous and poetic display Continue re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:07PM
Friday, September 12, 2014

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

James Cousins double bill | Northern Light season Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Bus-pass ballet: the over-70s dancers who are going back to the barre by Judith Mackrell

Dance worships the young. But a new show is giving older performers a chance to shine Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Monday, September 8, 2014

The best dance shows to book in autumn 2014 by Judith Mackrell

Autumn dance picks, from Canadian ice skating to a reworking of Romeo and Juliet and the Scottish Ballets NutcrackerAutumn arts preview 2014 Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:25AM
Friday, August 29, 2014

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Northern Ballet: Dracula | Unlimited Festival Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM
Friday, August 22, 2014

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Welsh Dance Strand/Taiwan Season | Sweet Mambo Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:00AM
Monday, August 18, 2014

Edinburgh festival 2014 review Lenka Vagnerová's Riders spread their wings by Judith Mackrell

Zoo Southside, EdinburghThis avian dance fantasy occasionally takes flight but is brought down to earth through its attempts at jokey narrative Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AM

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