National Youth Dance Company: Apex Rising

Sadler’s Wells, London September 4, 2015 David Mead The National Youth Dance Company returned to the Sadler’s Wells stage last weekend in a …

Sylvie Guillem: A Life in Progress

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London; May 27, 2015 David Mead “Leave the people wanting more,” they say. Sylvie Guillem is certainly doing that. …

Leading choreographers raise concerns over UK contemporary dance training

Three of Britain’s best-known contemporary dance companies, have raised concerns over the standards of training in UK contemporary dance schools. D…

Osipova and Goddard lead the way in the National Dance Awards

David Mead The Royal Ballet’s Natalia Osipova and Jonathan Goddard, best known for his playing of Dracula for Mark Bruce Company and his work wi…

Akram Khan and Israel Galván: Torobaka

Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, UK; November 7, 2014 Stuart Sweeney Nearly a decade ago, Akram Khan 's collaboration with Sidi Larbi Cherkaou…

Playlist – an evening of dance diversity

Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, UK; June 29, 2014 Stuart Sweeney “Playlist” marked the finale of the Sadler's Sampled Festival. As Chief Executiv…

English National Ballet: Lest We Forget

Barbican Theatre, London, UK; April 2, 2014 Jessica Wilson The world premiere of English National Ballet's programme commemorating the centen…