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Francesca Marotto

Silvia Gribaudi. Photo by Manuel cafini
Reviews
May 20, 2019

R.OSA by Silvia Gribaudi transports the spectator into an audacious journey of exercises and virtuosity

With R.OSA, 10 esercizi per nuovi virtuosismi, Silvia Gribaudi brings to the stage the expressivity…

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Francesca Marotto May 20, 2019
Nuovo Balletto di Toscana - Pulcinella
Reviews
April 26, 2019

Pulcinella by Nuovo Balletto di Toscana is a refreshingly new take on a classical masterpiece

Pulcinella, presented by Nuovo Balletto di Toscana, is the new work by Arianna Benedetti, created…

Francesca Marotto April 26, 2019
Mk - Bermudas. Photo by Andrea Macchia
Reviews
April 7, 2019

Bermudas by Compagnia MK is “a spectacular example of dynamic interaction and astounding virtuosity”

Bermudas is a cleverly-constructed choreography designed for a variable number of interpreters who interact with…

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Francesca Marotto April 7, 2019
Lobster Quadrille. Photo by Equilibre Monaco
Reviews
March 16, 2019

Alice by Momix is “a triumph of imagination, illusions, and special effects”

One of the most visionary choreographers, Moses Pendleton, has decided to adventure down the rabbit…

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Francesca Marotto March 16, 2019
Marco D'Agostin-Avalanche. ©Alice Brazzit
Reviews
March 9, 2019

Avalanche by Marco D’Agostin is a very ambitious challenge with a brilliant outcome

Resulting from an artistic residence in Trentino, Avalanche investigates themes of archiving and cataloguing. In…

Francesca Marotto March 9, 2019
Hofesh Shechter’s SHOW. Photo by Simona Boccedi
Reviews
December 9, 2018

Hofesh Shechter’s SHOW is “an irreverent work, a provocative take on themes of madness and death”

Insisting on themes of violence and death, SHOW is extremely raw and infused with elements…

Francesca Marotto December 9, 2018
Grupo Corpo - GIRA. Photo by Jose Luiz Pederneiras
Reviews
November 17, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto November 17, 2018
Ido Batash/ Lisi Estaras - The Jewish connection Project. Photo by Erez Kashi
Reviews
August 23, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto August 23, 2018
Liquid Loft/Chris Haring – Foreign Tongues.
Reviews
August 21, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto August 21, 2018
Scandale Rigal© Pierre Grosbois
Interviews
August 13, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto August 13, 2018
Compañia Sharon Fridman – All Ways. Photo by Ignacio Urrutia
Reviews
July 18, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto July 18, 2018
Immixture. Photo by Aiden Hwang
Reviews
May 10, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto May 10, 2018
Jonathon Luke Baker in DeNada Dance Theater's TORO. Photo Boneshaker Photography
Reviews
April 26, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto April 26, 2018
DFS Centre Pompidou 2016 © Hervé Véronèse
Reviews
April 25, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto April 25, 2018
DFS Centre Pompidou 2016 © Hervé Véronèse
Interviews
April 24, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto April 24, 2018
Crystal Costa in Fantastic Beings by Aszure Barton © Laurent Liotardo
Reviews
April 14, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto April 14, 2018
National Youth Dance Company
Reviews
April 9, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto April 9, 2018
Motionhouse - Charge (c) Dan Tucker
Reviews
March 22, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto March 22, 2018
Tara D'arquian Bad Faith
Reviews
March 16, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto March 16, 2018
Candoco Dance Company - Face In by Yasmeen Godder. Photography by Hugo Glendinning
Reviews
March 10, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto March 10, 2018
Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo by Wendy D
Reviews
March 8, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto March 8, 2018
SASHA WALTZ
Reviews
March 4, 2018

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…

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Francesca Marotto March 4, 2018
MACBETH by Mark Bruce Company. Photo by Nicole Guarino
Reviews
March 1, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto March 1, 2018
Elementz. Photo by Sam Golle
Features
February 27, 2018

Resolution Review – A unique opportunity for emerging dance writers

The 29th edition of Resolution at The Place has just ended and I am so…

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Francesca Marotto February 27, 2018
Retrospect Dance Theatre - In Light of Those You Love. Photo by Admil Kyler. Edited by Christopher Thomas
Reviews
February 19, 2018

Resolution 2018: Living Room Circus/ Retrospect Dance Theatre/ Jade Hackett

Living Room Circus The Penguin & I Retrospect Dance Theatre In Light of Those You…

Francesca Marotto February 19, 2018
Reviews
February 16, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto February 16, 2018
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch - Viktor © Meyer Originals
Reviews
February 10, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto February 10, 2018
Mark Bruce Company - Macbeth. Photo by Nicole Guarino
Interviews
February 7, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto February 7, 2018
Jan Ania Straczynsk -Grains. Photo by Jeremy Henderson
Reviews
February 1, 2018

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…

Francesca Marotto February 1, 2018
Humanhood
Interviews
January 27, 2018

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.…

Francesca Marotto January 27, 2018
Roisin O Brien. Source: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Reviews
January 21, 2018

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,…

Francesca Marotto January 21, 2018
Michael Keegan-Dolan / Teaċ Daṁsa - Swan Lake/Loch na hEala
Reviews
December 1, 2017

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…

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Francesca Marotto December 1, 2017
Encounter One. Photo by Danilo Moroni
Interviews
November 29, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto November 29, 2017
Encounter One. Photo by Danilo Moroni
Reviews
November 24, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto November 24, 2017
Pepa Ubera. Photo by Camilla Greenwell
Reviews
November 4, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto November 4, 2017
Let Me Change My Name featuring Choreographer Eun Me Ahn. Photo by Eunji Park
Reviews
October 26, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto October 26, 2017
Rule of Three. Photo by Phile Deprez
Reviews
October 21, 2017

Jan Martens – Rule of Three “superb experimental mix”

In Rule of Three, Belgian choreographer Jan Martens blends storytelling with live music to create…

Francesca Marotto October 21, 2017
Lyon Opera Ballet's Trois Grandes Fugues. Photo Bernard Stofleth
Reviews
October 20, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto October 20, 2017
Origami opens London's Dance Umbrella Festival 2017 at Circus West Village, Battersea Power Station.
Reviews
October 18, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto October 18, 2017
Reviews
October 8, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto October 8, 2017
Hofesh Shechter. Photo: Rahi Rezvani
Reviews
September 13, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto September 13, 2017
Photo by Tim Cross
Reviews
August 9, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto August 9, 2017
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures: Country
Reviews
July 18, 2017

Latitude Festival 2017 Dance Roundup

Francesca Marotto travelled to this year’s Latitude Festival in the English Countryside to catch the…

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Francesca Marotto July 18, 2017
Reviews
July 14, 2017

Dorrance Dance – ETM: Double Down “tap dance genius”

New York company Dorrance Dance, led by tap dance genius Michelle Dorrance, presents a mesmerising…

Francesca Marotto July 14, 2017
Les Ballets C de la B credit Chris Van der Burght
Reviews
July 1, 2017

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,…

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Francesca Marotto July 1, 2017
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas & Ictus's RAIN
Reviews
June 15, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto June 15, 2017
Akram Khan Company - DESH, photo by Richard Haughton
Reviews
June 1, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto June 1, 2017
Darren Johnston, Zero Point, image credit Taisuke Tsurui
Reviews
May 26, 2017

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…

Francesca Marotto May 26, 2017
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