Monthly Archives: March 2015

Preview: Diana Vishneva – On the Edge: London Coliseum, 14-18 April 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by gerarddavis09

April showers One of ballet’s great artists is coming to London’s Coliseum in April to show off her considerable talents. Diana Vishneva, Principal dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet and American Ballet Theatre is presenting On the Edge, a programme of … Continue reading →

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…in the middle with you – Hagit Yakira Dance: Rich Mix, London, 13 March 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by gerarddavis09

Stealing wheels Often with contemporary dance shows, you find yourself in a black box with no scenery and minimal lighting. A performer will step onto the floor in t-shirt and trackie bottoms, start talking in deeply nonsensical quotes and your … Continue reading →

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Modern Masters – English National Ballet: Sadler’s Wells, 10 March 2015

Posted on March 11, 2015 by gerarddavis09

All Aboard! Three cheers to Tamara Rojo for bringing in repertoire that other British companies tend to reserve for bargepoles. Jiří Kylián, John Neumeier and William Forsythe are all under-employed in the UK so it was great to see English … Continue reading →

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