Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. “When I’m with you, I’m with the whole world,” stated Lalah Simone-Springer to the solo dance of Sofia Nikiforova at Applecart Arts in east London. The extract Springer reads describes how […]
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Notes from the Pod: Julia Pond’s ‘Metabolizer’
Words by Lizzy Tan. In a small gallery in a quiet English town, a bright green sign on the pavement reads: METABOLIZER IS OPEN – COME INSIDE – DANCE – CHAT – DANCE – SIT […]
KWAM Collective’s feverish double bill
Words by Josephine Leask. KWAM Collective’s double bill at Rich Mix is an ambitious and provocative evening in which three exceptional multidisciplinary dance[…]
Common Threads Vol. 2 at Union Theatre: Clara Selberg, Finleigh Zack Dance, Nadine Elise Muncey, and Tiegan Doyle
Words by Lizzy Tan. Tiegan Doyle’s Is This Bliss In Is This Bliss, suited figures stand in for an ambiguous, systemic force pressing in from offstage. Rapid hand gestures – alternating between friendly and threatening […]
The Madding Crowd: Stephanie Lake’s COLOSSUS
Words by Eoin Fenton. Everyone is doing smaller works these days. Often when flicking through dance offerings of the season you’re met with an increasing amount of solos and duets, trios and works for smaller […]
Gadzi by nora chipaumire | the wise sage and the curious; keeper of rocks
Words by Francesca Matthys. The Infinities Commission: nora chipaumire: Gadzi breathes life and ritual into Tate Modern. This type of exhibitionary work is a first for the artist, who constructed the entire exhibition by hand. However […]
Bunny by Daniel Lok & Luke George
Words by Qiao Lin Tan. A tie is already happening when you enter the space at Battersea Arts Centre. Performer Luke George is working on a rope around fellow performer Daniel Kok’s wrists connected to […]
Next Choreography showcases what dance can be
Words by Rachel Elderkin. NEXT Choreography by Siobhan Davies Studios is a six month programme for anyone aged 18-25 with an interest in exploring and experimenting with dance and choreography, regardless of whether or not […]
Beyond classicism: No.60 shows what Thai dance could look like
Words by Qiao Lin Tan. Almost like a lecture demonstration, No.60 is a thesis and it’s structured like one. The piece starts off with a slideshow showing the 59 fundamental poses in the Thai classical […]
Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen at Southbank Centre
Words by Georgia Howlett. Trigger warning: mention of suicide. Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen kicks off Multitudes, the Southbank Centre’s multi-disciplinary arts festival with classical music at its core. The credits list is […]