It’s the moments when you see a dancer’s eyes light up that give a thrill. When a smile breaks out as they nail a tricky rhythm, or lean into a juicy move, relishing the unfamiliar, taking a risk. Under new management since the arrival of artistic director (and ex-Royal Ballet principal) Federico Bonelli in May, Northern Ballet’s usual territory is accessible story ballets based on popular titles such as The Great Gatsby, Casanova and 1984. But this triple bill shows they’re not on autopilot, commissioning three choreographers who bring with them diverse influences.
