Insisting on themes of violence and death, SHOW is extremely raw and infused with elements…
Grupo Corpo – a spectacular energy that never fails to amaze
The new season of Vicenza Danza opened with a spectacular performance of Grupo Corpo, a…
Ido Batash and Lisi Estaras – The Jewish Connection Project is “audacious and weirdly wonderful”
The Jewish Connection Project is a dance that starts with the individual to then regain…
Liquid Loft/Chris Haring – Foreign Tongues is “all about living a whole immersive experience”
It is hard to describe Foreign Tongues in a few words, as the whole performance…
Hip hop choreographer Pierre Rigal on the special relation between dance and music in Scandale
Pierre Rigal’s Scandale will take place at Sadler’s Wells on 5 & 6 September as…
Compañia Sharon Fridman – All Ways – “an intriguing journey through emotional states”
Celebrating 10 years of Compañia Sharon Fridman‘s activity, All Ways marks the end of a circle that…
Korea National Contemporary Dance Company – Immixture is “a remarkable piece, packed with emotions and originality”
Last night’s UK debut of Korea National Contemporary Dance Company at The Place was a…
DeNada Dance Theatre – TORO: Beauty and the Bull is “an absolute triumph of transforming characters, incredible dancing skills and intense theatrical expressivity”
DeNada Dance Theatre, lead by ground-breaking choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra, is one of the best revelations of the last few years and one of…
Cecilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud – DFS “defines a new way of experiencing dance and music”
The extensive research behind DFS reflects in all performers’ outstanding dancing and singing skills, what’s most striking…
Cecilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud on the intriguing harmonies of dancehall and polyphonic singing in DFS
Choreographers Cecilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud have been collaborating for 13 years, creating experimental and…
English National Ballet’s Voices of America – “superlative exuberance and contagious vitality”
English National Ballet ‘Voices of America’ presents a sensational programme packed with superlative exuberance and contagious…
National Youth Dance Company – Used To Be Blonde is “a breathtaking experience, a totally immersive and transporting piece”
Used To Be Blonde by Sharon Eyal, the 2017-18 guest artistic director of National Youth…
Motionhouse – Charge is “all about the energy that triggers movements and emotions”
In Charge, a transporting vitality shines through the entire piece carrying the spectator into a…
Tara D’Arquian’s Bad Faith “tells a story of self-deception through dance, whisperings, glitter and hysterical laughs”
The standout feature of Tara D’Arquian’s Bad Faith is the strong philosophical research behind the…
Candoco Dance Company’s double bill celebrates the power of diversity
It is far too restrictive to define Candoco only as a company of disabled and…
Ballet British Columbia — Emily Molnar / Crystal Pite / Sharon Eyal: “trailblazing, passionate, vibrant”
Artistic director Emily Molnar’s decision to present a triple bill by female choreographers deserves a…
Sasha Waltz and Guests – Körper is a bold and strongly performed celebration of the body
Created in 2000, Körper is a remarkable piece that still after nearly 20 years never…
Madness, self-destruction, love and blood in Mark Bruce Company’s Macbeth
Madness, pursuit of power, murder, self-destruction, love and blood are essential elements in every Shakespeare’s…
Resolution Review – A unique opportunity for emerging dance writers
The 29th edition of Resolution at The Place has just ended and I am so…
Resolution 2018: Living Room Circus/ Retrospect Dance Theatre/ Jade Hackett
Living Room Circus The Penguin & I Retrospect Dance Theatre In Light of Those You…
María Pagés Compañía — Yo Carmen is “a universal statement of freedom and dignity from all women”
Let’s make things clear from the beginning – Yo Carmen is not another version of…
Tanztheater Wuppertal/Pina Bausch’s Viktor is a “surreal journey infused with humour and absurdity”
Viktor is a surreal journey that takes you all the way through a dense experience…
Choreographer Mark Bruce on his new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Multi-award-winning Mark Bruce Company will be touring UK with a new stunning dance theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s…
Resolution 2018: Straczynska/Mapped Dance Theatre/Amy Foskett Dance Grains
Grains opens with a female trio lit by a square light beam. A slow clapping on…
Interview with Rudi Cole & Júlia Robert Parés – Founders of Humanhood
Humanhood is an award-winning new dance company founded by Rudi Cole and Júlia Robert Parés.…
Resolution 2018: Roisin O’Brien/Kaia Goodenough/Body Politic
Róisín O’Brien’s research explores two contradictory images of Donald Trump. Admired by some, criticized by many,…
Swan Lake/Loch na hEala by Michael Keegan-Dolan & Teaċ Daṁsa — A Swan Lake like you’ve never seen before!
Drawing inspiration from folk tales and one of the most famous classical ballets, Irish choreographer…
Gianluca Vincentini, curator of the last edition of Wild Card
Wild Card is a unique opportunity for new generation of dance-makers to curate special evenings…
Gianluca Vincentini – Wild Card “all works are exceptional and fascinating in their ability to investigate emotions”
Renowned choreographer Gianluca Vincentini curated the last edition of Wild Card, a special event that…
Pepa Ubera and Josefina Camus — Ellipsis Land “powerful synthesis of experimental dance and enchanting visual tricks”
The essence of Ellipsis Land is the relationship between space, body and technology. Starting from…
Eun-Me Ahn – Let Me Change Your Name “a striking visual effect that exalts the complexity of gender definitions”
Playing with ideas of identity and androgyny, Let Me Change Your Name is an irreverent…
Jan Martens – Rule of Three “superb experimental mix”
In Rule of Three, Belgian choreographer Jan Martens blends storytelling with live music to create…
Lyon Opera Ballet’s Trois Grandes Fugues “spectacular, exceptional, riveting”
Three spectacular choreographies set to the same Beethoven’s music, Grande Fugue op. 133, created by…
Satchie Noro & Silvain Ohl – Origami is a “breathtaking juxtaposition of grand architecture with the fragility of human body”
Inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding, Origami is a breath-taking 40 minute performance…
China Changing Festival: Julia Cheng and Si Rawlinson – “brilliant and eloquent interpretation of complex social issues”
Julia Cheng and Si Rawlinson succeeded brilliantly in their eloquent interpretation of political and social…
Hofesh Shechter Company – Grand Finale “explosive and mind-blowing choreography”
After sensational works like Political Mother and barbarians, Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Hofesh Shechter returns…
Rosie Kay Dance Company – 5 SOLDIERS: The Body is the Frontline “incredibly inspiring and emotional”
Set in a real drill hall, 5 SOLDIERS is an honest and moving choreographic exploration…
Latitude Festival 2017 Dance Roundup
Francesca Marotto travelled to this year’s Latitude Festival in the English Countryside to catch the…
Dorrance Dance – ETM: Double Down “tap dance genius”
New York company Dorrance Dance, led by tap dance genius Michelle Dorrance, presents a mesmerising…
Les Ballets C de la B – Nicht Schlafen “incredible emotional impact”
Belgian choreographer Alain Platel, with his recognised dance collective Les Ballets C de la B,…
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas & Ictus’s RAIN is “a triumph, executed with exceptional virtuosity “
Acclaimed company Rosas brings back De Keersmaeker’s iconic piece Rain, a vibrant representation of a…
Akram Khan Company’s DESH is an “hypnotic expression of the most intimate feelings of the human soul”
Akram Khan’s DESH celebrates the importance of cultural identity with emotional honesty; an immersive piece that…
Darren Johnston’s Zero Point is “awe inspiring, exceptional mastery”
The renowned British choreographer and multi-disciplinary artist Darren Johnston, has confirmed once again his exceptional…