Dance Informa Magazine United Kingdom
Interviews
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475Meet your maker: R-Class hand-makes pointe shoes in the traditional way
In a factory in Moscow, the centuries-old tradition of handcrafting pointe shoes continues. Under the steady guidance of founder Roman Kukushkin, the...
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879Potential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School
Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School, following in the footsteps...
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566Maddie Jamieson on the sport/art form of dance team
Dance Team, which could also be called precision competitive dance, is a hugely popular activity throughout the world. While not technically considered...
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2.4KNino Samadashvili: Finding herself through dance
The State Ballet of Georgia arrives in London next month to perform Swan Lake at the London Coliseum. This marks the first...
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1.4KTension at the site of the body: Diana Niepce’s ‘The Other Side of Dance’ at Dance Umbrella
Broader culture certainly has its mental images and perceived norms about the nature of “dance” and “dancers.” Those are the sorts of...
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1.3KFifty never looked so good: The Trockaderos celebrate 50 years of tulle and laughter
The lights go down, the overture begins. Lively dancers en pointe swirl gracefully around the stage. Wait. Bicep muscles and chest hair?...
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821Legs On The Wall’s ‘THAW’ arrives in London
In THAW, a lone figure struggles for balance on three tonnes of ice, suspended by a crane, high above a public space. It’s a confronting...
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891Film director Stéphane Carrel: The making of ‘A Resilient Man,’ featuring Steven McRae
For the past 15 years, Stéphane Carrel has captivated audiences as a documentary writer and director. His films reflect his deep passion...
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777The Royal Ballet’s ‘takeover’ at the 2024 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
“It’s the granddaddy of dance festivals,” says Kevin O’Hare, speaking of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The Royal Ballet Artistic Director waxes...
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2.3K‘The Next Step’ offers a next step in career and sisterhood
What is a TV show you grew up watching, dreaming of being on someday? For Emily and Kate Roman, that show was...
