Reviews
Review: Mariinsky Ballet, Swan Lake live 3D cinema screening
The allure of the Mariinsky’s dancers, the irresistible music & staging of the ballet made this a stunning performance and I’m glad I was able to experience it - without flying to St Petersburg. Continue Reading
Lucy Guerin Inc - Untrained - Purcell Room, Southbank Centre
The novices bring honesty, vulnerability and authenticity to the stage, and some real comedy chops. It’s also an invitation to really look, to consider the moving body anew.
Royal Ballet - Mayerling - Royal Opera House
But magnificent though Kobborg was, he was matched every step of the way by the detail of Cojocaru’s performance. The couple dance together so often that their limbs seem melded into the same instinctive shapes and her confidence in him allows her to take breathtakin…
Rambert Dance Company - RainForest - Barbican Art Gallery
Rambert, which had close connections with Cunningham, made this guest appearance during the run, showing off its luscious revival of RainForest.
Review: Clod Ensemble - Zero - Sadler's Wells
Clod Ensemble’s Zero is a tragedy in five acts which takes inspiration from the blues, weather patterns and human relationships. Each act is introduced by a weather forecast.. Continue Reading
Clod Ensemble - Zero - Sadler's Wells
As a concept, Zero is vivid with possibilities, but, frustratingly, Willson’s choreography brings it to only intermittent life.
Review: ATMA/Mayuri Boonham - Erhebung - Rich Mix
'Erbhebung' is a quietly bold work: introspective and poetic, it makes its own rather unique mark on the landscape of modern Indian dance... Continue Reading