dance
Breakin’ Convention, Sadler’s Wells, dance review: ‘Adaptable, astounding and delightful’
The inspirational festival of hip-hop returns to the stage and lives up to its name
Stage show based on NHS nurse’s bestselling memoir announces Hackney dates
The Language of Kindness, an adaptation of Christie Watson’s book, will be at Shoreditch Town Hall in June
Breakin’ Convention – Social DisDancing, Sadler’s Wells, stage review: ‘A celebration of local culture and resilience’
This condensed version of the annual hip-hop festival, performed in December before restrictions tightened, has ‘an overarching message of hope’
Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer, Barbican, exhibition review: ‘An unpredictable explosion of creativity’
This major display charts the choreographer’s career since the 1980s and ‘underlines his rightful place in British counterculture’
The Red Shoes, From Home, Matthew Bourne, ballet review: ‘The flexibility of theatre on show’
This lockdown performance of the much-loved dance piece showcases the talent behind the elaborate costumes and sets
Isadora Now, Barbican, dance review: ‘Mesmerising showcase of an extraordinary woman’s legacy’
A triple bill celebrating the life and work of choreographer Isadora Duncan was ‘unexpected, layered and challenging’
Pina Bausch’s Bluebeard, Sadler’s Wells, dance review: ‘Clever, funny and harrowing’
German company Tanztheater bring the late Bausch’s show to the UK for the first time – and do justice to her legacy
Marvin Khoo & Temple of Fine Arts, Sadler’s Wells: ‘Exceptional dance company conjures up myth and magic’
The Bharatanatyam ensemble dazzled audiences last month as part of Darbar Festival 2019
Acosta Danza: Evolution, Sadler’s Wells: ‘Cuban dance troupe at its eclectic best’
After returning from a critically acclaimed world tour, Carlos Acosta and his cast light up the stage with new and existing work
Boy Blue, Barbican Theatre: ‘Hip-hop dance troupe lacking its usual punch’
The Olivier Award-winning company’s latest show, REDD, deals with grief and betrayal, but ends up feeling ‘flat and emotionless’
Hackney Showroom announces JOY & DISSENT: A festival of cultural activism from 27 March – 9 April
To celebrate their 2nd birthday, creative and cultural space Hackney Showroom has put together an outstanding programme of cutting edge new performance, bringing together 20 new shows & 80 artists
A hotly anticipated UK debut from Taiwanese dance sensation
Cloud Gate 2, the sister company of the renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan make their highly anticipated UK debut with a thrilling triple bill of dance at Sadler’s Wells later this month.
Dance festival in Isle of Dogs to give platform to new choreographers
Emerge 14 dance festival offers choreographers a chance to show and develop their work
Moving East – going with the flow
Movingeast dance and martial arts centre in Stoke Newington offers an alternative space in a busy modern world