Kiss & Cry, Hands of Love

Von Erin Whitcroft, 03 Februar 2017

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“a world of loss and regret in a unique and inventive stage show”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Barbican Theatre, London, am 1 Februar 2017

Kiss and Cry (Grégory Grosjean, Michèle Anne de Mey)

Grégory Grosjean, Tanz

Michèle Anne de Mey, Tanz

Gabriella Iacono, Tanz

La sonnambula de Liège en déséquilibre entre opéra et ballet

Irma Foletti, 28th January

Si les oreilles ressortent absolument comblées de la production de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, la performance des danseurs, aussi appréciable soit-elle, paraît déconnectée de l'œuvre de Bellini.

***11

Under the eye of Horus: Aida in Liège

Mark Pullinger, 9th March

Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera's staging for Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège is stolid in direction, but Speranza Scappucci breathes life into Verdi's drama from the pit.

***11

Ballet Black: Pioneers, a double bill with bold drama and pure dance

Graham Watts, 8th March

Isabela Coracy’s performance as Nina Simone was a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that Ballet Black has a new star and she rose to the challenge with allure.

***11

Isadora Now: a precious triple bill from the Viviana Durante Company

Graham Watts, 25th February

A robust testimony to the powerful legacy of Isadora Duncan in Isadora Now at the Barbican.

****1

Merce Cunningham Trust: Night of 100 Solos

Graham Watts, 16th April

This opener to a unique tri-city, same-day event celebrating Cunningham's centenary was a magical and tranquil collage.

****1

Ballet Black: Pendulum / CLICK! / INGOMA at the Barbican

Graham Watts, 16th March

Another evening of enjoyable and diverse dance although the most complete and satisfying work was the revival from ten years' ago

***11

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Erin Whitcroft

Erin is a professionally trained ballet dancer having moved from the United States as a teenager to train at The Royal Ballet’s lower and upper schools. Since her performance career ended she has continued to research the history of dance and has post-graduate qualifications in both English and Education. Erin regularly presents papers at academic conferences and is a freelance critic specialising in dance, books and art.

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