Words by Diane Parkes. Acclaimed South African choreographer and dancer Dada Masilo brings together European and African influences in her latest show which comes to Sadler’s Wells this February before a UK tour. The Sacrifice blends […]
Connecting the dance industry with Stretch
Katie Hagan, founder of Stretch partner dance art journal, lifts the lid on the importance of Stretch, a networking event for the dance sector. When Ines and Bernardo from diagonal dance first told me about […]
Chinese artist LuYang on new work LuYang NetiNeti | Interview
Words by Sunhi Keller. Shanghai-based artist LuYang’s work sits at the intersection of art, philosophy, science, technology, and bodily movement. Their first solo UK exhibition at the Zabludowicz Collection, LuYang NetiNeti, showcases the past 10 […]
Noa Genazzano 2023 at Blue Elephant | Review
Words by Katie Hagan. Performed at Blue Elephant Theatre 4-5 November. Noa Genazzano’s 2023 performed at Blue Elephant Theatre is a moody and meditative work that gives time and space to reflect on how we can consciously […]
‘A Gathering’ at Independent Dance | Review
Words by Katie Hagan and Stella Rousham. Launched in July 2021, Independent Dance’s International Festival of Learning is designed to put the accent on expanded approaches to learning, collaboration, performance and international exchange, with 30+ […]
Holding personal history in ‘ROMA’ | Review
By Hannah Draper. ROMA by Anthony Lo Giudice was performed at Dance City, Newcastle, Friday 9th Dec 2022. A wooden bench. A vertical backdrop of clay coloured paper. A brass gong. Glasses filled with water. […]
Sweet by Stina Nyberg | Review
Words by Francesca Matthys. Sweet was performed at APT Gallery on the 29th November as part of Fest en Fest 2022. Sweet by Stina Nyberg is a unique piece of art that I was fortunate to […]
Going Berserk by Marikiscrycrycry | Review
Words by Francesca Matthys. GOING BERSERK was performed at APT Gallery on the 29th November as part of Fest en Fest 2022. There is something striking about a black body indulging freely in rhythm, in movement, […]
“Emilyn Claid Untitled is magnetic” | review
Words by Josephine Leask. Performed at The Place. Emilyn Claid brings her magnetic presence and seductive interplay of identities back to the stage after 22 years with her solo Untitled. Reflective, humorous and unbelievably moving, she […]
Fest en Fest 2022 launches its programme
Feminism, gender, horror, queer culture and sexuality take centre stage in Fest en Fest 2022.