May 2004
News: Realism always beats a magic wand...
Collaborative management works well in the arts. ‘Now Sadler’s Wells seems to be doing the right thing. Instead of seeking a single exotic saviour, it has put into place the solidly experienced and w… Continue Reading
News: Sally Gilmour
the Ballet Rambert leading ballerina died recently. Dame Marie Rambert was fullsome in her praise: ‘“Sally was an outstanding artist,” she wrote of Gilmour in her created title role in Andrée … Continue Reading
News: Rambert education project wins award
A Rambert Dance Company education project has won a major award for innovative learning in heritage projects. Dancing Across Time ,a four day residency which took place in July 2003 at The National Trust-owned … Continue Reading
News: Cunningham in Seoul
‘Split sides, Sigur Rós and Radiohead’s collaboration with choreographer Merce Cunningham, can be performed in 32 different combinations of music, design, costume and lights, depending on pre-perfor… Continue Reading
News: Rambert, Ashton & A Tragedy Of Fashion
This week at Sadler’s Wells, Rambert Dance Company presents the world première of a modern re-interpretation by Ian Spink*of *Sir Frederick Ashton’s A Tragedy of Fashion*,* the work that Ballet Ramb… Continue Reading
News: Tommy the Clown
- recently seen at Sadler’s Wells ‘Breakin Convention’ hip hop festival, invented ‘krumping’ in 1992. ‘Groups gather in school grounds, parking lots and yards to perform and &… Continue Reading
News: Crystal Palace DanceSport Cup
Over 200 best couples from over 25 countries will descend on Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Monday 24 May to compete in this exciting International Event recognised by International DanceSport Federati… Continue Reading
News: ‘art for art’s sake’ argument won’t win cash
The arts must improve the way they measure and assess their social impact if they are going to secure the funding they need, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr). In a new report, For Art… Continue Reading
News: Preljocaj
Jenny Gilbert talks to Angelin Preljocaj to find out ‘how does a choreographer go about creating the impression of out-of-body experience using dancers who are very obviously “in the body”?R… Continue Reading
News: Hip-hop
Breakin’ Convention, an International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre, is coming to Sadler’s Wells this weekend. Judith Mackrell gives an A – Z of the Hip-hop dance scene, Guardian, 11 May.04… Continue Reading
News: Black Musicals hit West End this summer
Although Black artists are at the cutting edge of the music industry, they haven’t so far had a high profile in the West End. That looks set to change as promoters consider two successful new musicals, fea… Continue Reading
News: From Ballet To Bharata Natyam
South Asian Dance Breaks New Ground With Bold New Changes In The Uk Dance Curriculum. Starting this September, London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) is introducing a strand in South Asian dance as part of its … Continue Reading
News: Shortlist for Place Prize announced
Twenty choreographers chosen by an international jury of dance experts were announced today on the shortlist for The Place Prize for Dance 2004, sponsored by Bloomberg. They will each receive a commission of £3… Continue Reading
News: Laban awards 2004
Laban have announced details of three award schemes for this year. The UK New Choreography Awards, The Chris De Marigny Dance Writers’ Award and The Marion North Mentoring Scheme are accepting applications… Continue Reading
News: Killing Moves in Dance
‘“What drives someone to walk into a bar and plant a bomb with 500 nails in it?” asks the dancer, choreographer and director Liam Steel. He is referring to David Copeland. It was five years ago… Continue Reading