The Little Match Girl review " an unpredictable delight by Judith Mackrell

Lilian Baylis studio, LondonArthur Pita's Italian-language reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen tale revitalises the story and features a delinquent riot of dancing Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:49am on December 18, 2014[SHARE]

Judith Mackrell's top 10 dance of 2014 by Judith Mackrell

We had bearded ice-skaters, a scout cropped up in one of two Shakespeare adaptations, an intrepid start for Tamara Rojo at ENB and a compelling new queen was crowned in Natalia Osipova Conti…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 2:00am on December 17, 2014[SHARE]

This week's new dance by Judith Mackrell

The Nutcracker | The Little Match Girl Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:00am on December 12, 2014[SHARE]

Edward Scissorhands review " Bourne revival is a cut above by Judith Mackrell

Sadler's Wells, LondonDominic North carries off the tragicomic title role with grace in an enchantingly strange and watchable show Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:57am on December 11, 2014[SHARE]

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party review " hip-hop spin on Lewis Carroll by Judith Mackrell

Linbury, LondonZooNation's clever adaptation has a body-popping rabbit, b-boy battlers and a Red Queen with anger issuesLewis Carroll meets One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest in ZooNation's lat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:36am on December 10, 2014[SHARE]

Costume drama " decades before Lady Gaga by Judith Mackrell

The idea of costume as a transformative tool, on and off stage, was adopted before pop was born, as a book and a new exhibition illustrateLoie Fuller had only a modest talent as an actor and…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:05am on December 10, 2014[SHARE]

Return to rive gauche: how Christopher Wheeldon adapted An American in Paris by Judith Mackrell

How do you remake an MGM classic? Christopher Wheeldon tells Judith Mackrell why his An American in Paris goes where Gene Kelly feared to tap' Five of the best dance shows based on film"Gene…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:22pm on December 8, 2014[SHARE]

This week's new dance by Judith Mackrell

Royal Ballet Christmas Season | The Mad Hatter's Tea Party Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:00am on December 6, 2014[SHARE]

This week's new dance by Judith Mackrell

Edward Scissorhands | Fresh Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on November 28, 2014[SHARE]

Sacred Monsters review " poignant swansong for Guillem and Khan's duet by Judith Mackrell

Sadler's Wells, LondonSylvie Guillem and Akram Khan are giant talents and their intense chemistry produces a beautiful, sensuous communion that you wish wouldn't end' Sylvie Guillem's career…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:17am on November 26, 2014[SHARE]

Do choreographers need editors? by Judith Mackrell

Countless authors have improved their works with the help of a trusted mentor. A similar system would be a leap of progress for dance Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:59am on November 26, 2014[SHARE]

James Cousins: Without Stars/There We Have Been review " a riveting adaptation of Norwegian Wood by Judith Mackrell

The Place, LondonCousins captures the emotional essence of Murakami's classic novel and proves he's a talent to watch Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:42am on November 24, 2014[SHARE]

This week's new dance by Judith Mackrell

Sacred Monsters | Playing Another Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on November 21, 2014[SHARE]

Dance is just what the doctor ordered by Judith Mackrell

People with Parkinson's and other diseases are benefiting from a growing recognition of the therapeutic benefits of dance Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 2:00am on November 20, 2014[SHARE]

Rambert: Triptych review " a trio with brio by Judith Mackrell

Sadler's Wells, London New pieces by Shobana Jeyasingh and Mark Baldwin are full of energy and joy, but this triple bill over-extends itself Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:06am on November 19, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Rambert | A Lyrical Dance Concert Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on November 14, 2014[SHARE]

New Movement Collective: Please Be Seated review 100 ways to dance with chairs by Judith Mackrell

Purcell Room, LondonThis clever piece plays with the conventions of behaviour and control, and how theyre affected by our physical environment Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:50am on November 13, 2014[SHARE]

Royal Ballet triple bill review Liam Scarletts Age of Anxiety is swaggering but lightweight by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonDrawing on WH Audens meditation on post-second world war upheavals in New York, Liam Scarletts latest ballet might have been better woven around our own troubles Con…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:05am on November 9, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

New Movement Collective | Northern Light Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on November 7, 2014[SHARE]

Torobaka review Akram Khan and Israel Galváns duet is more like a duel by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonCircling each other, arms whirling, these two superb dancers combine their kathak and flamenco styles with ferocious intensity A new language Torobaka in pictures Conti…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:01am on November 4, 2014[SHARE]

Last dance for Sylvie Guillem, the supreme mover with a curious mind by Judith Mackrell

The French performer, who has announced her retirement, always seemed ageless on stage. A technical prodigy, she matured into a sensitive dance actor and bold experimenter Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:42am on November 4, 2014[SHARE]

English National Ballets leap to Sadlers Wells: Tamara Rojo deserves applause by Judith Mackrell

The implications of the alliance between ENB and the theatre are so significant that the news even overshadowed the announcement of Sylvie Guillems farewell shows Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:02am on November 4, 2014[SHARE]

National Dance awards nominations give young artists a chance to shine by Judith Mackrell

Nominations for the 15th National Dance awards promise a vintage list of eventual winners as traditional boundaries crumble and the spotlight falls on younger rising stars Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:00pm on November 3, 2014[SHARE]

See the Music, Hear the Dance review Adès provides exhilarating inspiration by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonCrystal Pites audacious choreography showed her working with exceptional confidence in this mixed bill exploring the music of Thomas Adès Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:18am on November 2, 2014[SHARE]

Wigged out: why ballets bad hair day is ruining the show by Judith Mackrell

Frizzy mops, foppish wigs and pudding bowls the Ashton are only the latest company whose absurd head gear make their dancers look like sad extras from a Victorian melodrama Judith Mackrell …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:15pm on October 31, 2014[SHARE]