Performer: Vidya Patel

Tremendous effort from all concerned and sparks did fly, but they didn't quite burn brightly enough.

The latest bill from the Richard Alston Dance Company shows its leader as a consummate teacher: studied, scholarly, thoughtful.

The Sadler’s Wells Sampled evening had the whole building buzzing and dancing with a show of bite size dance appetisers for all tastes and also includes several extra activities.