By Sanjoy Roy The farewell performances by Richard Alston Dance Company, at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in March, marked the end of a singular line in British dance. Alston, now 71, was a founding figure of modern dance in the UK. In the first intake of students at the newly formed London Contemporary Dance School in
By Sanjoy Roy Best known for his remakes of classic tales — especially his now legendary version of Swan Lake — Matthew Bourne is a very big name, his company New Adventures touring nationally and internationally far more than any other British company. It’s a lofty position, but Bourne is far from aloof, and has
By Sanjoy Roy The London International Mime Festival is of tangential yet special interest for dancegoers. Now in its fourth decade, it encompasses a vast range of hybrid performance styles with one common factor: the body is the primary medium. Gandini Juggling Project graced the festival in 2017 with Smashed, a riotous tribute to Pina