Sala: New York City Center, Nueva York

Moments of great poignancy and imagination, splendid dancing, and some missed opportunities in Christopher Wheeldon’s Oscar for Australian Ballet which came to New York City Center last week.

Flamenco, tap and contemporary from Spain, the U.K. and Israel on offer in Program 3 at Fall for Dance yielded a provocative work, a display of virtuosity and the inevitable clunker. 

The opening program of Fall for Dance reflected the diversity of styles and world-class dancing on display at this year’s festival.

Hugo Marchand curated and performed in an essentially French mixed bill along with Dorothée Gilbert, Léonore Baulac and Germain Louvet from Paris Opéra and the excellent ensemble of Béjart Ballet Lausanne. 

In a tremendous triple bill at New York City Center, Martha Graham’s genius and Janet Elber’s stewardship of the company into the 21st century deserve to be celebrated, loudly. 

Alvin Ailey American Dancer Theater is in magnificent form for its New York City Center season. Never overselling, simply moving magically.

Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.

Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.