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.

Mood: posed. Two smiling women with award

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 →

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