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 →

Outrageous Behaviour: the beginning of a legacy?

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Will Outrageous Behaviour be the start of a legacy to inspire creativity in young people?

maliphantworks3: The Space Between

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Maliphant’s new work is a study in quiet intensity, yet I left frustrated.

Tipples at TRAP

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MPs and local politicians, great DJs, cider, moves and grooves, dancing and people watching. We don’t normally share things based on a press release but this event – supporting local food banks in Walthamstow – is both fun and important.

I have a ticket to Swan Lake… Personal thoughts on a moral dilemma (Contains Spoiler)

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Personal reflections on the allegations of sexual misconduct by Liam Scarlett against students of the Royal Ballet School.
Kate Coleman is a member of DanceGrist

Sadler’s Wells Sampled 2020

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The Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London started the new year with a dance taster festival: Sadler’s Wells Sampled took place on 31st January and 1st February at the theatre.

International Street Dance Competition in the heart of Shoreditch: Popcity UK 2020

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Popcity UK is in 2020 in its 5th year and took place at Shoreditch Townhall on Saturday, 25th January 2020. More than 450 dancers of all ages were competing against each other in 3 different dance styles: Popping, Hip Hop and Litefeet.

Large modern building with glass front and strange wall of extra windows to nothing. There are people outside the building and the blurs of a very fast vehicle

Sadler’s Wells announce the Barclays Dance Pass

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Announcement and thoughts on the announced release of 10,000 special-priced tickets for young people by Sadler’s Wells and Barclays