October 2015
Dan Canham - Of Riders and Running Horses - Dance Umbrella
There’s a buzzy atmosphere at Faringdon’s NCP car park, which is empty of cars at this time in the evening. It’s like arriving at a rave in a secret public place... Continue Reading
In the Heights - King's Cross Theatre - with choreography by Drew McOnie
The 20-strong cast, whether dancers or singers, are much enhanced by the strong choreography of emerging star Drew McOnie... Continue Reading
James Cousins
We caught up with James fresh from a four city tour of Brazil to talk about the performances he has coming up this Autumn - and what inspires him... Continue Reading
Watch: How do we level the playing field for female choreographers?
As part of Rambert Live, Judith Mackrell chaired a panel discussion looking at what can be done to change the unequal state of affairs in the dance industry. Continue Reading
Birmingham Royal Ballet - Swan Lake - Sadler's Wells
This expert refurbishment of a much-cherished story irons out the wrinkles and adds embellishments that simplify and explain events with more clarity. Continue Reading
Matthew Bourne to be honoured for his contribution to the arts at UK Theatre Awards.
The New Adventures Director will receive The Stage award for outstanding contribution to British theatre at the ceremony on October 18 at the Guildhall. Continue Reading
Cast announced for Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty
New Adventures are back in London at Sadler's Wells for an eight week run this winter... Continue Reading
London Dance Championships at Ufest
New platform to showcase the best of London's young dance groups, get your applications in! Continue Reading
Dance UK's Choreographers Observerships
Are you a choreographer who could benefit from observing other choreographers at work? Then get in quickly, applications close tomorrow! Continue Reading
Falling for Dance Umbrella
As the festival prepares to kick off this week, Ruth Little introduces her second 'Definite Article', considering falling as a skill... Continue Reading
ROBIN DINGEMANS & NICK BRYSON - THE POINT AT WHICH IT LAST MADE SENSE - Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells
What a joy it is to experience – in oneself – the demolition of the banal stereotypes foisted on us by advertising and reinforced daily by mainstream platitudes. Continue Reading
Sweetshop Revolution - I Loved You and I Loved You - artsdepot
Given the intensity of thought that has gone into Marie’s investigation of the composer’s life, its not surprising that she achieves such depth of feeling in the movement she's created... a first… Continue Reading
Rambert Live-Streamed
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a dancer is like? Well put Wednesday 14th in your diary, because Rambert is going to show you. Continue Reading
Hofesh Shechter - Political Mother - O2 Academy Brixton
Hofesh Shechter might have just pulled off the most exciting night of dance this year — several thousand screaming and whooping fans would say so.
Hofesh Shechter - Political Mother - O2 Academy Brixton
Not for the first time with this creation, but more than ever, it also feels as much rock gig as dance show. This is thanks mainly of course to Shechter’s music, not to mention the volume at which it is played through the Academy’s formidable sound-system – you can…