February 2011
Covent Garden in Wonderland
Christopher Wheeldon’s long awaited full length work for the Royal Ballet opens with a gala evening on Monday 28 February and a further five performances in March. Lauren Cuthbertson, the Royal Ballet̵… Continue Reading
Shoes - The Musical at Peacock Theatre
‘There is a neat, sweet number about Salvatore Ferragamo (choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui), and Ugg boots and Birkenstocks take a bit of a kicking.’
The Forsythe Company in I don't believe in outer space at Sadler's Wells
..I admit to an entire incomprehension about what Forsythe is doing, what means he uses, what purpose he finds in assembling so Frankensteinian a monster.’
The Forsythe Company in I don't believe in outer space at Sadler's Wells
‘This piece, then, is a testament to the randomness of life, half disco camp, half deadly serious.’
The Forsythe Company in I don't believe in outer space at Sadler's Wells
‘…This is the intellectual territory in which Forsythe is presently encamped, and it’s a demanding place. He gives us his dancers on stage, and as well as offering the intensity of their physical presence, invites us to embrace “the perplexity of …
U.Dance news...
There were celebrations at The Place, in London on Saturday 19 February in recognition of the 100,000 young people who have danced across England as part of U.Dance, a national dance performance programme. ReFr… Continue Reading
Bartabas & horses first London visit
Next week French artist Bartabas, four horses and butoh master Ko Murobushi give 5 performances of The Centaur and the Animal at Sadler’s Wells (1 – 6 March) Watch a video interview with Bartabas: A… Continue Reading
Lauren in Wonderland
Principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson has the lead role in Christopher Wheeldon’s new full length work for the Royal Ballet – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – opening on 28 Feb. No, there… Continue Reading
Contemporary dance - Radiohead style
The video for Radiohead’s new single Lotus Flower features choreography for band member Thom Yorke by Wayne McGregor. Passnotes:“The overall impression is of a very, very drunk friend refusing to le… Continue Reading
Balletboyz in The Talent at London & on tour
‘The Balletboyz’ new show, The Talent, gives us nine genially buff young dudes from varying dance backgrounds, and deploys them in three well-crafted pieces. These occupy the largely uncontested territory where art-dance meets boy band, and it will be interes…
Ballet Black in A New Beginning / Pendulum / Da Gamba / Shift / Orpheus at Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House
‘…it still has one foot stuck in the land of Look-at-me-I-can-do-this – a pity when it exists to provide role models for budding dancers of colour.’
Flamenco Festival 2011: Eva Yerbabuena at Sadler's Wells
‘This mingling of tragedy and comedy was technically dazzling, but somewhat disorientating.’
Flamenco Festival 2011: Rocio Molina at Sadler's Wells
‘Fusing bold ideas with a mastery of tradition, the dancer gave an incredibly powerful, beautiful and accomplished performance.’
Flamenco Festival 2011: Eva Yerbabuena at Sadler's Wells
‘Launching into an extended fantasy of heel-work, clutching the hem of her skirt to her chest, she goes from terrified girl to beatified saint to tiger-woman in one long unbroken arc.’
Flamenco Festival 2011: Rocio Molina at Sadler's Wells
‘And people still haven’t stopped talking about Rocio Molina, the sensational 26-year-old whose show began with her dancing in her knickers, adding clothes as the night went on.’