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Sir Richard Alston obituary

Choreographer who played a leading role in developing the independent dance scene through the 1970s and early 80s

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Roller skates! Pointe shoes! Parachutes! A mythic dance takes flight again at a Brooklyn rink

Artist Robert Rauschenberg was known for his painting-sculpture hybrids – and a 1963 dance piece called Pelican that was almost lost to time

The Guardian - US · May 31

Wayne McGregor: Alchemies review – this spellbinding dancing will make you swoon

Incredible physical facility is married to expressive lyricism in this triple bill by the Royal Ballet’s ever adventurous resident choreographer. You never know what’s coming next

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

Steve Paxton obituary

A pivotal figure in contemporary dance, known for stripping the artform of its classical and modern techniques

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024

Les Noces – The Departure review: absorbingly renewed marriage bonds

On a catwalk-like stage, the ambitious New Movement Collective celebrate Stravinsky’s peasant wedding with a twist, adding fresh musical compositions to ramp up the atmosphere

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024

Things to do in Chicago Oct. 19-25: The Mix

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a relocated ‘Twelfth Night’ and a museum exhibit on Jewish delis are among the entertainment highlights this week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

From Tchaikovsky to Pankhurst, the quiet love stories of history's queer musicians

Classical music doesn't have a particularly radical reputation, but that doesn't mean that queer culture hasn't been thriving for centuries within its ranks.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

How did we get here? at Sadler’s Wells review – Mel C brings gravity to her contemporary dance debut

It’s a contemplative hour of dance – so don’t expect any zigazig-ah

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

The best dance of 2022

Exhilarating highlights this year ranged from tech-savvy ballet and a juggling celebration of Merce Cunningham to a daring flamenco Rite of Spring

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Julie Cunningham & Company review – holding the moment

In this double bill, a queer response to Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, the dancing is direct, controlled and compelling

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022