Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. Watched at The Place, London. “There is no activism without hope” said choreographer Sivan Rubinstein in the post-show talk, speaking of her piece Dance No 2° as a culmination of her […]
In memory of Mirella Bartrip OBE 1949-2021
Written by critic and historian of the performing arts Alastair Macaulay Over almost fifty years of service to British dance education, Mirella Bartrip sustained a widespread reputation as a leader of exemplary qualities: direct, decent, […]
“Dance techniques are tools for movement not dance itself” | Alesandra Seutin Interview
Words by Stella Rousham Acclaimed choreographer Alesandra Seutin talks to dance art journal about representation, technique and her work Boy Breaking Glass. A brief glance through the Sadler’s Wells programmes demonstrates only too well the […]
“I believe dance is the most beautiful art form” | interview with Massimo Monticelli
Words by Giordana Patumi. The independent dance artist talks Gender Bender festival and new work Cassandra o della Verita. Massimo is a freelance dancer, teacher and choreographer educated in Italy, UK and France. Since 2019 […]
Dimitris Papaioannou: “I believe I’m a choreographer of illusions…”
Words by Giordana Patumi. Known for being the youngest ever creator to have directed the 2004 Olympic Games ceremonies in Athens and for being the first artist to create a full-length work for Tanztheater Wuppertal […]
Carareretetatakakekerers Normal Conditions / Nicola Conibere | review
Words by angel dust. Watched at Sadler’s Wells Lilian Baylis Studio. Walking home that night, holding the thoughts and processes of a group of humans, softly layered on top of one another, unstapled, fragile and […]
Reflecting on ‘Attuning’ by Meera Patel, Shivaangee Agrawal and Maryam Shakira | Sadler’s Wells
By Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. A couple of months ago DAJ was invited to the R&D sharing of ‘Attuning’ at Sadler’s Wells, a piece by Meera Patel along with dance artists Shivaangee Agrawal and Maryam Shakira exploring […]
SMACK & Spektakel at Rich Mix | Review
Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. A rainy Saturday at Rich Mix London’s split bill SMACK & Spektakel marked a witty journey back to the pre-teen era of Barbie Girl and even further to the neoclassical musings […]
Myzrie House | Review
Words by Madeline Shuron Projected onto the wall is a scene H.G. Wells’ would have been proud of: black-and-white clips of military personnel are interspersed with low-budget, Twilight Zone-esque aliens and robots. The two groups […]
Looking into the eyes of Marlene Monteiro Freitas | Review
Mal – Embriaguez Divina Words by Inês Carvalho. Eighteen months since the last time I went to see a live performance, I step into the large entrance of Teatro Municipal do Porto (Rivoli) for an […]