For any dance aficionado, Sadler’s Wells is a legendary location. From the first theatre built in the seventeenth century, to... Read More
This new programme from Akram Khan—one of the UK’s foremost contemporary choreographers—is a look into both the past and future.... Read More
In 2015, choreographers Akram Khan, Hofesh Shechter and Lloyd Newman drew ire from the UK dance community for criticising the quality of British contemporary dance training, claiming in a joint statement that UK-trained students “more often than not lack rigour, technique and performance skills.” The following week saw headlines abound, forums buzz with debate and Dance UK chairman Farooq Chaudhry step down from his post after chiming in to question whether UK dance schools are truly “serving their students.” Read More
At once of the earth, and completely otherworldly, Akram Khan’s apocalyptic last-ever solo piece as a performer (or so he... Read More
Under Tamara Rojo’s direction the English National Ballet have become a strong, ambitious company. Alongside the classical ballets, Rojo has made contemporary works a feature of the company’s repertoire and their latest triple bill comprises the signature works of three of modern dance’s key choreographers—William Forsythe, Hans van Manen and Pina Bausch. Read More
Forget the merry folk jigs and wispy waltzes; Akram Khan’s “Giselle” entertains none of the levity associated with its 1841... Read More
