Words by Sarah Lapinsky. ‘Out Late’ is the second production created by Wayne Parsons in collaboration with writer Ankur Bahl. A dance-theatre crime drama centring around a love triangle between a wife, her “fiercely-closeted” husband […]
Boy’s Khaya by Tavaziva Dance | a poem by Jessie Jing
Powerfully moving and personal, BOY’S KHAYA is the latest work and account of Bawren Tavaziva’s early life in Zimbabwe told through a mesmerising combination of contemporary, ballet and African dance, with a spoken-word soundtrack and […]
Celebrating the beauty of classical Indian dance styles | Interview
Words by Katie Hagan. To celebrate its 30th year, Leicester-based arts organisation Nupur Arts is holding the specially curated Āanartam festival. Taking place on 13th November 2021 at the Curve Theatre, Leicester, Āanartam will feature […]
Reflecting on Sivan Rubinstein’s Dance No 2° | Review
Words by Maxine Flasher-Düzgüneş. 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, intelligent, […]
“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 Verità. 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”| Interview
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-Düzgüneş 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 […]
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