Monthly Archives: February 2021

Dancing Nation: Episode 3 – Sadler’s Wells & BBC: BBC iPlayer & Sadler’s Wells website, from 28 January 2021

Posted on February 7, 2021 by gerarddavis09

The ambitious Dancing Nation reached its conclusion without really hitting any great heights. Or little ones. It may be due to the deliberate lack of narrative and emotional connection between dancers but, somehow, contemporary dance just doesn’t seem to transcribe … Continue reading →

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Dancing Nation: Episode 2 – Sadler’s Wells & BBC: BBC iPlayer & Sadler’s Wells website, from 28 January 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021 by gerarddavis09

The big draw for episode 2 of Dancing Nation was the debut collaboration between Akram Khan and The Royal Ballet’s Natalia Osipova. Mud of Sorrow: Touch is a lovely piece with elegant, flowing choreography that highlights humanity’s desire to retain … Continue reading →

Posted in Akram Khan, BBC, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Botis Seva, Boy Blue, Far From the Norm, Humanhood, Natalia Osipova, Oona Doherty, Sadler's Wells, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment