Coronavirus and DanceGRiST

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We are replanning what we are doing to support the dancers, artists and multiskilled creatives we support at this time. We are working on real things that help these people – and us,… Continue reading →

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Festival and Artists’ Opportunity

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As the theatre industry and wider society reels from the unprecedented shock of the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic, many producers and artists are taking the initiative to share work and support each other during these difficult times.

Royal Ballet Principals Marcelino Sambe, as The Instrument, and Lauren Cuthbertson, as The Cellist, dance a pas de deux in Cathy Marston's new work The Cellist based on the life of Jacqueline du Pre. Cutherbertson surrenders herself to the music as she is held by Sambe.

The Cellist, a new ballet by Cathy Marston (contains spoilers)

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The Cellist, a new ballet by Cathy Marston, dazzles.

Delphine Dartus in “Amor” in Norwich. She holds a guitar like a true rock star. Her right leg is lifted and she bends backwards to the music. The guitar emits a firework. In the background is a sofa and a lamp that set the scene in a living room.

Bilbobasso: Amor at the Norwich Light Festival 2020

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Explosive and fire-loaded satirical view of marriage, at the Norwich Love Light Festival 2020 by the French Compagnie Bilbobasso.

The winners of Alter Ego 2020, LMA JIJ, dance onstage.

Hackney Empire: A New Decade, a New Vision

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With Alter Ego 2020, Yamin Choudury Artistic Director of Hackney Empire showcases the best of Hackney’s young talent and his vision for the decade.

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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance wins Best Independent Company at 20th National Dance Awards

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On February 20th, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance won Best Independent Dance Company at the 20th National Dance Awards. The annual National Dance Awards recognises excellence in dance. It is organised by the Dance Section… Continue reading →

Catarina Carvalho is carried on the shoulders of Alexander Whitney. One leg bent over his shoulder, the other extends completing the diagonal line begun by his outstretched arm.

Company Wayne McGregor: the final performance of FAR

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FAR, a brilliant piece by Wayne McGregor, is being retired from the Company’s repertoire.

Becoming a Dance Photographer: Excitement at a Photocall

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For experienced dance photographers and photojournalists, a photocall is probably not that exciting, being part of their daily routine. For me, it’s a whole new world.

mood: wealthy. A young black man raises traditional West African cloth to his shoulders. He is surrounded by large gold blocks and more of the same cloth.

Oreo Complex, GENERAL WASTE, COLLIDER. Three short reviews

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Review of three intriguing and distinct works of performance art at Siobhan Davies Dance’s Open Choreography Performance Evening

Mood: trendy movement. Two people - clearly moving - are bent out of shale, in different poses but clearly making a coordinated geometry between them. Making hard technical movement look effortless.

BlaQish at Resolutions 2020

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BlaQish is an innovative blend of tap, rhythm, hiphop and krump that stays true to the spirit of hiphop culture. Its moves and grooves examine the relationship of those in the Alpha Phi… Continue reading →