Gertrude Stein and cubism: Netta Yerushalmy at Harkness Dance Festival

Netta Yerushalmy’s Devouring Devouring at La MaMa was the proof that I have needed of late to know that a piece can be interesting and wholly watchable, based solely on the facility and performance quality of the dancers involved. That is not to say that Ms Yerushalmy’s work was boring; on the contrary, I found myself deeply invested from beginning to end.

Strings, ein spannendes neues Programm in Zürich, zeigt Werke dreier renommierter Choreographen und die Demokratisierung des Balletts.

Underneath, There Is Light was soothing, expansive and uplifting. One could see it becoming a regularly revived work.

Norwegian National Ballet return to the classics with surprising ease.

Ballet Nights offers a wonderful variety of dancing and genres. Whatever your preference, there are quality performances to enjoy.

The programme’s middle work sees a detour from Stravinsky, to the music of Richard Strauss, lending itself to more lyrical work and some respite from the drama it's sandwiched between.