Sadler's Wells, LondonA triple bill of works by the celebrated American choreographer William Forsythe show ENB's dancers at their roof-raising best It's no coincidence that so many of a new…
Sadler's Wells East, LondonZürich Dance Ensemble's extraordinary dancers, led by choreographer Harrell, all but embody the pianist's free jazz musings, with a little help from Joni Mitchell…
Royal Opera House, LondonAn immensely satisfying tribute to the choreographer is full of invention, emotion and dazzling precision George Balanchine's Serenade has the most beautiful opening…
Sadler's Wells; Paul Hamlyn Hall, Royal Opera House, LondonAthletes and dancers meet each other halfway in Rachid Ouramdane's latest. And Pam Tanowitz taps into Covent Garden's past while re…
Sadler's Wells; Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonLyon Opera Ballet perform alongside digital forms to the music of Gavin Bryars in a Merce Cunningham double bill. Plus, a new twist …
Sadler's Wells; Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonThe late choreographer's company perform her vibrant 1985 work with a modern-day homage. Plus, a triple bill with a twist from Natal…
Royal Opera House; Sadler's Wells, LondonMatthew Ball and Yasmine Naghdi enchant as the Royal Ballet celebrates 60 years of Kenneth MacMillan's classic. And into the void with Wayne McGregor…
Royal Opera House, LondonThe Royal Ballet's dazzling interpretation of Crystal Pite's triptych sends our emotions soaring and swooping An accidental Crystal Pite festival sprang up last week…
Aviva Studios, ManchesterThe choreographer and director's urgent trilogy, a co-production between Nederlands Dance Theater and Complicité, reaches its hugely moving conclusion One of Crysta…
Sadler's Wells East; Sadler's Wells, LondonThe elegant new Sadler's Wells East opened with an inclusive love letter to clubland, while its sister theatre hosted a more abstract spectacle "Yo…
The Royal Ballet principal on her late career debut, taking her daughters to work, and playing goodies and baddies Born in Devon in 1984, Lauren Cuthbertson joined the Royal Ballet School ag…
Sadler's Wells; Linbury theatre, LondonContenders for two new dance prizes include Kyle Abraham's buoyant celebration of Black life and an intriguing twist on Georgian folk dance. Elsewhere,…
Royal Opera House, LondonJohn Cranko's 1965 take on Pushkin's romance demands real artistry, and an outstanding cast delivers it A yellow moon peers out of a misty dawn sky. Two proud men an…
Coliseum; the Place, LondonIn her final lead principal role for English National Ballet, Erina Takahashi breaks hearts as a despairing Giselle. Elsewhere, dreams and misdemeanours in the dep…
A life-changing crash revisited, a rapturous duet for Matthew Ball and Alina Cojocaru and an everyday story of medieval fantasy Read the Observer critics' review of 2024 in full 1. Assembly …
Coliseum; Linbury theatre; Royal Opera House, LondonENB's new Nutcracker recaptures the joy, while Royal Ballet finesse shines through the bling in a Frederick Ashton classic. Plus, a searin…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThe Irish choreographer and his company, TeaÄ‹ Daá¹sa, weave dances of folksy complexity in their stirring, absurdist new production In eight weeks at their home…
Royal Opera House; Sadler's Wells, LondonMargaret Atwood's dystopian vision provides rich inspiration for Wayne McGregor, while Akram Khan goes back to his Indian classical roots to transfix…
Sadler's Wells; Peacock theatre; Linbury theatre, LondonThe Belgian choreographer's tempestuous new piece mirrors the recent controversy surrounding her. Plus, the latest from two pioneering…
Norwich Theatre RoyalWith its tropical backdrop and Latin-infused reworking of Tchaikovsky's score, Acosta Danza's touring show, if not always coherent, flies by As a dancer, Carlos Acosta h…
Royal Opera House, LondonRoyal Ballet principal Joseph Sissens emphatically turns the spotlight on leading dancers of colour from around the world Joseph Sissens is one of the Royal Ballet's…
Royal Opera House; Sadler's Wells, LondonPam Tanowitz's witty subversion of classical dance is the highlight of a richly varied Royal Ballet mixed bill, while BRB's moon-based fare feels a l…
Sadler's Wells; Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonShechter's ever-changing new work probes the resilience of the human spirit, while the Portuguese dancer powerfully binds movement and disability …
Barbican, London; onlineThis year's festival opens with a formally rigorous work from the South African choreographer and a film premiere from Lea Anderson London's annual international Danc…
Royal Ballet and Opera, London; Sadler's Wells, LondonChristopher Wheeldon's international hit returns home as thrilling as ever. Plus: three contrasting works by the National Ballet of Cana…