| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 29-Nov-2012 New York City Center | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center |
 I should start this review by being honest and explaining that I was not initially excited to see Ailey at City Center. I was prepared to be impressed by the company’s physical aesthetic and not much else – I often think of the company as finely-tuned robots who are capable of demonstrating technical virtuosity but not of moving me in a big way, emotionally. I am pleased to admit that I was completely wrong.Read full review... | |
| 16-Oct-2012 Sadler's Wells | Labyrinth of Love: Rambert Dance Company at Sadler's Wells |
 In the opening night of its short Autumn season at Sadler’s Wells, Rambert Dance Company presented a mixed bill that comprised four attractive works. Introducing a brand new piece by Irish choreographer Marguerite Donlon, the programme also included three revivals from acclaimed choreographers Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham and Richard Alston.
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| 5-Feb-2011 Sadler's Wells | A Mixed Menu at Sadler's Wells |
 American Ballet Theatre’s second programme at Sadler’s Wells transports us across the globe and through time beginning with a visit to the 19th century Russian Imperial Court and ending in wartime America. This is a mixed experience in more ways than one. Things get off to a tentative start with Balanchine’s Theme and Variations. The piece was created especially for ABT in 1947, but in this performance the company seemed ill at ease. Yuriko Kajiya and Daniel Simkin were at their best when they had the stage to themselves during the pas de deux, but they lacked polish and confidence.Read full review... | |
