Rock band to lend eight songs to the 'world's first heavy metal dance experience' performed by Carlos Acosta's Birmingham Royal Ballet in September A ballet soundtracked by the music of Blac…
He blazed a trail as the professional half of Strictly's first all-male dance partnership. Now he's targeting prejudice in a sizzling show based on his native South Africa "My producers said…
From costume and lighting designers to composers and producers, here are some of the dynamos bringing breathtaking dance shows to the stage The performers may be in the spotlight and the cho…
The gravel-throated legend gave his blessing to a show set to his greatest songs, but died before rehearsals began. As Dance Me hits the UK, its performers describe feeling his presence on s…
Linbury theatre, LondonFrom hints of jazz and vaudeville to a magical Nijinsky-inspired duet, it's a pleasure to watch these dancers perform The title of this mixed bill is spot on when it c…
She has created routines for Florence Welch and RosalÃa, and once turned Coldplay into chimps. Next comes a swansong for her rootin'-tootin' show upending masculine stereotypes "People of…
The Place, LondonGandini Juggling's amiable, multifaceted show delves into the history of the art form while keeping several other balls in the air The story of a juggling pig; another about…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThe former Spice Girl joins Jules Cunningham and Harry Alexander in a leftfield trio on a quiet, contemplative mission You couldn't get further from Spice Up Your Life …
Royal Albert Hall, LondonSidi Larbi Cherkaoui's choreography connects amazing talents from yo-yoers to contortionists in a slick and seamless show It's how visceral your reactions can be, th…
She rode the heights of superstardom with girl power and karate kicks. Can Sporty Spice cut it as a top-notch dancer? She talks intimate moves, Spice Girls reunions " and why Ginger can buy …
The ballerina, who has died aged 95, brought panache to roles at the Royal Ballet and across the world before guiding what became English National Ballet ' A life in pictures A few years ago…
Sadler's Wells, LondonCrammed with the choreographer's trademark wit and OTT theatrics, this is an irresistible spin on the story Sleeping Beauty and vampires. This unlikely pairing is the c…
Royal Opera House, LondonThis sumptuously designed production is a treat if you don't dwell on the dramatic flaws and just enjoy the magical music and performances The Nutcracker ballet is f…
Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonBen Duke brings fresh life to the classics again with deft movement between tragedy and comedy Is entering the afterlife like being stuck in a telep…
Lost Dog has a reputation for taking sideways looks at classic tales and taking them into unlikely spaces, but might an interrogation of the murderous Medea in the bowels of the Royal Opera …
The Place, LondonThe dancer returns to the stage with an eclectic piece that complements cool posturing with honest personality A 72-year-old with close-cropped silver hair, tattoos and a le…
Royal Opera House, LondonA grab-bag of nine pieces, from Wheeldon to Tanowitz, make up a celebratory programme delivered with customary aplomb by the Royal's dancers This gala night was no…
Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells, LondonIn this double bill, a queer response to Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, the dancing is direct, controlled and compelling Jules Cunningham is best kno…
Sadler's Wells, LondonMats Ek's Rite of Spring is a pared back but powerful take on Stravinsky's mighty score and William Forsythe's Blake Works 1 is intensely watchable It's 109 years since…
The English National Ballet soloist on the pandemic, director Tamara Rojo's departure, the magic of one's own big toe " and her university degree Precious Adams likens being a dancer to havi…
The illustrious ballet dancer on natural insecurity, his defection from the USSR to Canada " and how his body feels these days Mikhail Baryshnikov, 74, is the finest ballet dancer of his gen…
As breaking features in the Olympics for the first time in 2024, the UK's thriving community are looking forward to putting the sporting world into a headspin 'People don't understand how ha…
Sadler's Wells, LondonFrom dancers partnering with projections and CCTV-style surveillance to an engrossing piece inspired by Edvard Munch, Carlos Acosta's company is continuing to carve out…
Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonChoreographers Mthuthuzeli November, Stina Quagebeur and Dickson Mbi jolt ballet's habitual moves with this fresh and convincing triple bill It's th…
Sadler's Wells, LondonA krumping Cheshire cat enlivens this well-danced adaptation of Lewis Carroll's coming-of-age story, but Alice's deeper life remains unexplored Lewis Carroll's Alice ha…