August 2010
Global Dance Contest 2010
The second Sadler’s Wells online Global Dance Contest attracted 194 entries from 29 countries around the world this year including Australia, Argentina, South Africa, Finland, Italy, Slovakia and South Kor… Continue Reading
Bolshoi Ballet in Don Quixote at Royal Opera House
“The Bolshoi is the best company in the world for Don Q. The ballet’s tricks could be cheap, but not when they’re danced this well, and with such good humour.”
English National Ballet in Cinderella at London Coliseum
“it’s mostly tip-top. Michael Corder has created some strong choreography, especially the duets for Cinderella (Daria Klimentova) and the Prince (Vadim Muntagirov), and the sets and costumes are all gorgeous”
English National Ballet in Cinderella at London Coliseum
“On opening night, Daria Klimentová brought a delicate perfection to her role, and Vadim Muntagirov has the spring and the lean lines for the part, even if he doesn’t yet have the stage presence.”
English National Ballet in Cinderella at London Coliseum
“Her [ Daria Klimentová] lovely lyrical line, reaching for the moon, which is the dominant motif of Michael Corder’s 1996 version of the ballet, makes her Cinderella the most tender and plaintive lost soul. In the ballroom pas de deux, she achieves a kind…
Tanguera at Sadler's Wells
“The exuberant brilliance of the curtain call proves that this company is full of talent, but a straightforward evening of dance – no story, no songs – would have served it infinitely better”
English National Ballet in Cinderella at London Coliseum
Reviewed: 11 August 2010 Celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the English National Ballet – originally the London Festival Ballet – began at the London Coliseum with a brief season of Michael Cor… Continue Reading
Lumenis Theatre Company in Casa at Camden People's Theatre
Reviewed: 10 August 2010 On a wet and windy Camden night, a small audience struggles into the tiny Camden People’s Theatre for Annarita Mazzilli‘s hour-long investigation of ideas of home. It seems t… Continue Reading
The 7 Fingers, Traces 2010
Fresh, urban and seriously high-energy, Traces is circus with a distinctly 21st century edge. Catch Traces in London at the Peacock Theatre, 28 September – 30 October 2010.Info & Online booking Continue Reading
Rosemary Butcher, Festival of Miniatures
Rosemary Butcher, Festival of MiniaturesLilian Baylis Studio. Box office: 0844 412 4300Curated by Rosemary Butcher, Festival of Miniatures presents four groundbreaking works including two new pieces by Butcher h… Continue Reading
The Magic of Pina Bausch
As the dancers of Tanztheater Wuppertal prepare for their Edinburgh performances, Judith Mackrell finds out what it was about Pina Bausch that inspired such strong loyalty from her company. As soon as Daphnis Ko… Continue Reading
Bolshoi Ballet in Don Quixote at Royal Opera House
“He [Ivan Vasiliev] is not the new Nureyev or Barishnikov – he is a fledgling legend in his own right and one that is rewriting the physical possibilities of ballet right before our eyes.”
Bolshoi Ballet in Don Quixote at Royal Opera House
“Osipova and Vasiliev produce interpretations that force one to believe in miracles, in technique that passes any previous standards of airy virtuosity.”
C-12 Dance Theatre in The Chair at Arcola Theatre
“Given larger dimensions in which to work, and the support this young company deserves, C-12’s collaborative choreography should grow into an arresting form of dance-drama.”
Bolshoi Ballet in Don Quixote at Royal Opera House
“This admittedly slight story-line has long been a vehicle for bravura dancers to show off their skill but Osipova and Vasiliev redefine the rule.”