This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Akram Khan & Israel Galván: Torobaka | Royal Ballet Mixed Bill Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:59am on October 31, 2014[SHARE]

Le Patin Libre five-star review " skating dancers are a breath of fresh ice by Judith Mackrell

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink, LondonMinus the spangles and judges, ice dance lends itself spectacularly well to contemporary movement in Vertical Influences, an engaging body rush of a showCont…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:31am on October 30, 2014[SHARE]

Le Patin Libre: Vertical Influences review a breath of fresh ice by Judith Mackrell

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink, LondonMinus the spangles and judges, ice dance lends itself spectacularly well to contemporary movement in this engaging body rush of a show Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:31am on October 30, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Le Patin Libre: Vertical Influences | Thomas Adès: See The Music, Hear The Dance Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on October 24, 2014[SHARE]

A Harlem Dream review Charleston steps and B-boy spins in high-energy tale by Judith Mackrell

Young Vic, LondonIvan Blackstock strikes gold with his mix of hip-hop and jazz choreography, but the underpinning story is weak Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:52am on October 24, 2014[SHARE]

Why the Royal Ballet must keep Frederick Ashton centre-stage by Judith Mackrell

Performing Ashtons ballets, with their musical nuance and period style, equips dancers with essential skills that are transferable across the repertory The Royal Ballet: Ashton mixed bill r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:27am on October 24, 2014[SHARE]

Conducting dance, choreographing music: Thomas Adès at Sadler's Wells by Judith Mackrell

The British composer is known for epic, intricate scores. How did Crystal Pite and Alexander Whitley respond to them in their short new stage works? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:41am on October 23, 2014[SHARE]

Tao Dance Theatre review monochrome minimalism by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonTao Yes bare, sparse choreography takes his cast through rippling, repetitive cycles, better suited to the dark haze of the first half than the startling whiteness of th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12am on October 21, 2014[SHARE]

The Royal Ballet: Ashton mixed bill review a five-star masterclass by Judith Mackrell

Royal Opera House, LondonElegance and intelligence abound in this evening devoted to the genius of the choreographer Frederick Ashton Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:24am on October 20, 2014[SHARE]

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Shadows of War review savage fragment of British dance history by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonEven if the new choreography doesnt convince, Birmingham Royal Ballets new version of Robert Helpmanns lost Miracle in the Gorbels is still a gift to the archives Contin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:37am on October 19, 2014[SHARE]

Francesca Hayward: the next great British ballerina? by Judith Mackrell

At 22, Hayward is already being fast-tracked into principal roles and is one of the Royal Ballets most promising talents Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:18am on October 19, 2014[SHARE]

Rocío Molina: Bosque Ardora review a flamenco chameleon defies stereotypes by Judith Mackrell

Barbican, LondonThe riveting Spanish dancer plays goddess, burlesque seducer, sex kitten and more for her raw and ritualistic new show Rocío Molina: flamenco and beyond Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:42am on October 17, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Joseph Mercier And PanicLab: RIOT | Royal Ballet: Ashton Programme Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on October 17, 2014[SHARE]

Rocío Molina: flamenco and beyond by Judith Mackrell

Some say shes killing real flamenco but Rocío Molina has no time for conservatism. Shes teaming up with a Korean hip-hop dancer and takes her inspiration from Nietzsche and Brueghel Cont…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 2:00am on October 15, 2014[SHARE]

Like Rabbits review Virginia Woolf story becomes dance-theatre fantasy by Judith Mackrell

The Place, LondonLucy Kirkwood and Ben Duke have strikingly reinvented the story Lappin and Lapinova for the stage Dances with Woolf: Lucy Kirkwood hops to new beat with Like Rabbits Continu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:32am on October 14, 2014[SHARE]

Lord of the Flies review Bourne captures schoolboys bloodlust brilliantly by Judith Mackrell

With its locally auditioned young dancers, Matthew Bournes touring production vividly displays the childrens descent from innocence to savagery Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:06am on October 10, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Dance Umbrella | Dance Live Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on October 10, 2014[SHARE]

Royal Ballet: Manon review striking Osipova not quite in her stride by Judith Mackrell

Natalia Osipovas portrayal of ballets most ambivalent and sexual female character is vivid but the production lacks direction Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:51am on October 8, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

The Royal Ballet: Manon | Shadows Of War Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:00am on October 4, 2014[SHARE]

Is the BBCs young dancer competition a step too far? by Judith Mackrell

Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo and Akram Khan are onboard, and contemporary, hip-hop and South Asian dance are added to the usual ballet fare. But there are flaws in this concept Continue readin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:59am on October 3, 2014[SHARE]

Grupo Corpo review jigs along in the middle ground by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonA fine body of dancers moves seamlessly from samba to ballet, but the choreography doesnt go anywhere Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:41am on October 2, 2014[SHARE]

The festivals helping dancers stand on their own two feet by Judith Mackrell

Wiltons Strike! and the Dance Again Foundation gala seek to nurture, protect and develop talent in an industry where freelancers are too often left to face the risks alone Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:28pm on September 26, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Grupo Carpo | Richard Alston Company Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on September 26, 2014[SHARE]

Royal Swedish Ballet: Mats Eks Juliet and Romeo hauntingly odd by Judith Mackrell

Sadlers Wells, LondonDespite some rich choreography, this dark and intimate reworking of the classic tale fails to deliver on its initial promise Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:15am on September 25, 2014[SHARE]

This weeks new dance by Judith Mackrell

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible With Ten Poems | Royal Swedish Ballet: Mat Eks Juliet & Romeo Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on September 19, 2014[SHARE]