January 2007
News: John Tusa
- Managing Director of the Barbican Centre since 1995 retires this year, as the venue celebrates its 25th anniversary. He talks to the Guardian, 6 Jan 07 Continue Reading
News: Honour for Candoco's founder
Can_do_Co’s Artistic Director, Celeste Dandeker was awarded an OBE on the New Year Honours List 2007 for her outstanding contribution to Dance. She received an MBE in 1997. Early in her career as a dancer … Continue Reading
News: Christopher Wheeldon to form own company
Christopher Wheeldon, the young British choreographer who has been at the forefront of the ballet world in recent years has announced that he will be forming his own company – Morphoses – named after… Continue Reading
The Wind in the Willows at Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House
‘Tuckett’s jaunty choreography, relying more on mime than dancing, works best when driven by their personality attributes, although the big set piece — the battle for Toad Hall — isn’t sufficiently engrossing.’
The Wind in the Willows at Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House
‘It’s short, it’s sweet and it is utterly charming.’
News: Shortage of Specialist Shoemakers
Pointe shoes are made by skilled craftsmen and as they retire or change jobs it is becoming more difficult to replace them. “Ballerinas rely on familiar, tailor-made shoes, and many say that the decline in… Continue Reading
English National Ballet in Alice in Wonderland at London Coliseum
‘The main problem with Derek Deane’s 1995 production is the music. It’s a Tchaikovsky patchwork, bits of which have individual merit, but they don’t add up to a convincing ballet score.’
Cirkus Cirkor & Kaleidoskop in The Mermaid at Queen Elizabeth Hall
‘a mix of excellent lighting, atmospheric video, polished performances, dance, humour and drama, all set against modern-looking designs that subtly evoke both the oceans and the mortal realm.’
News: ENB dancer in political row
The English National Ballet are facing calls to sack one of their principal dancers, Simone Clarke, after she defended her support for the British National party in an interview. Clarke has defied criticism and … Continue Reading
News: Malcolm Fraser
- is the architect of Dance Base in Edinburgh, Dance City in Newcastle, and now the designer for Scottish Ballet’s new building in Glasgow. Dominic Bradbury talks to him about his latest commision, “… Continue Reading
News: dance holidays
Don’t let the post-festive blues get you down…. Go on holiday and learn a new dance style all at the same time. Ian White, Sun.Independent, 31 Dec.06 Continue Reading
News: Steven McRae
Steven McRae joined the Royal Ballet in 2004. According to Clement Crisp he is one to look out for in 2007, “There is a vitality of spirit, of imagination, that marks his every role.” Read more in, F… Continue Reading
News: The best of 2006
The critics look back at the highlights of last year. Sarah Crompton highlights, what was for her, the best of 2006 on stage and television, “By far the biggest dance sensation of 2006 was its unlikely suc… Continue Reading
The Wind in the Willows at Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House
‘Choreographer William Tuckett has amply realised this English myth in his charming production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s tale.’