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The rather imposing proposition of taking over the reigns from John Neumeier has fallen to Demis Volpi, who has brought fresh and explosive pieces into the repertoire at Hamburg.

Dance Theatre of Harlem feels poised to forge ahead to a new era, all while bringing together its knowledge and legacy from the past half century.

Five of the best-known dance companies based in New York City have united for a weeklong program every summer since COVID. This year they shared a stage but stuck to their own rep.  

Love Letter (on shuffle) is like a Taylor Swift Track 5. Full of romance and longing, and it makes its emotional impact every time.

An intermittently sparkling evening culminates in a thrilling explosion of art.

A superb performance of the Staatsballett Berlin in three works by William Forsythe at the Deutsche Oper. 

Triple bills featuring works by William Forsythe are fast becoming de rigeur. Dutch National Ballet have taken up the challenge and appear to revel in it.

Contemporary ballet often shies away from unabashed romance. Kyle Abraham instead leans into the love story. 

Ek's second, very different take on Stravinsky's Rite crowns an English National Ballet triple bill extolling the pure joy of dance and exposing the terror of forced marriage. 

William Forsythe’s love affair with the music of British composer, James Blake, continues with this exhilarating performance of The Barre Project.