Royal Opera House, LondonA wild variety of pas de deux fuel this mixed bill, from kitschy Strauss to a duet with a table, plus part of Sleeping Beauty Much as happens with real-life weddings…
The rising choreographer on the restrictions of classical roles, our need for whimsy and her new film Let Loose, which encourages children to get moving after lockdown "In my day-to-day life…
Royal Festival Hall, LondonENB's dancers deliver in a mixed bill and William Forsythe's all-male Playlist leaves everyone grinning from ear to ear For dance post-lockdown, the gala is in. It…
Ballet empowered Bussell who is determined to protect the industry and show how dance is 'the perfect wellbeing pill' Darcey Bussell has never minded taking risks. That was true as a fearles…
How do you get 90 hoofers to frug in a pool? Christopher Scott, the choreographer behind Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical extravaganza, reveals all Christopher Scott is baffled. "I hear time and…
Birmingham Repertory theatreThe artistic director's first commissions include an ode to the city's industrial heritage and a swelling take on the climate crisis "Could we trade tradition for…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThe plot convolutions of De Laclos' classic novel, and a shortage of real passion, hold back David Nixon's adaptation Name recognition is important for ballet companie…
Royal Opera House, London The Russian always had technique, now he's got belief in this terrific all-American programme also taking in work from the 1960s set to Tchaikovsky and Chopin compo…
Royal Albert Hall, LondonTutu-clad tradition made way for scenes of male modelling and Orwellian injustice " but the value of dance stayed at the fore The arts are in a Covid crisis and here…
Sadler's Wells, LondonFirst seen online, Wim Vandekeybus's work can't quite contain its own ideas, but Rambert's dancers are a marvel to watch live When Rambert premiered their lockdown live…
Available onlineChoreographer Rhiannon Faith's townscape of lonely souls spat out by the system is heartfelt but often too generic The air is thick with the sound of the sea, and the fog of …
Curve, LeicesterOdedra revives his inspiring 2011 show of four solo works choreographed by himself, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Ten years ago Aakash Odedra was the…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThere's little optimism in Whitley's subtle blast at digital overload but there are some excellent hypnotic effects "What is it about?" is a question often asked of con…
Royal Opera House, London Works by Christopher Wheeldon, Crystal Pite and rising star Kyle Abraham reveal a company eager to pursue expressive and exciting directions It is a statement of in…
Sadler's Wells, LondonENB's dancers use their speed, skill and sensitivity to transform five films made in lockdown into live dance When the announcement telling you to switch off your phone…
Available onlineBen J Riepe and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's film uses the theme of bodies connecting to tell the story of the past year On the ground, a robotic mannequin, head bowed…
Available onlineThis short film of a 2016 dance-theatre piece addresses machismo and mental health, finding optimism in self-expression The setting is a social club in Easington, County Durh…
Available onlineFor the company's spring gala, the director tracks dancers backstage and on stage as they perform Robbins, Balanchine and a new work by Justin Peck It's fair to say dance on …
Available onlineSet to Philip Glass's music, choreographer David Dawson's new piece " created mostly over Zoom " is a shimmering delight David Dawson's choreography sometimes seems in awe of…
The New York City Ballet star talks about her thrilling lockdown collaboration with master choreographer William Forsythe " and the injury that almost ended her career Possibly the best piec…
Celebrate International Dance Day by watching some of these great short films at home, from Scottish Ballet to a global collaboration in South Korea Premiering on Thursday, this is a brillia…
Available onlineThis promenade performance contrasts the fortunes of a millionaire with the lives of less privileged Chinese migrants You can choose to be a child Buddha, a cherub or a fierc…
The celebrated choreographer talks about realising artistic ambitions, occupying space and why making a living from dance shouldn't be a dirty concept When Vicki Igbokwe was 16, she was work…
Profile: The former Royal Ballet artist in residence had a prolific career in British dance and beyond For a decade Liam Scarlett, who has died aged 35, was a major figure in British and int…
Available online The choreographer's unhurried movements are rendered exquisitely on film by cinematographer Ryan Marie Helfant for New York City Ballet Things have moved up a notch when it …