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Black History Month Draft Works: intriguing mix of ideas and styles

Rebecca Myles Stewart's In Ascendance
© Ian Hippolyte
Bhungane Mehlomakulu, Megan Chiu and Elijah Peterkin in Isabela Coracy's Creatures
© Ian Hippolyte
Adhya Shastry, Kirke Gross and Magnus Westwell in Elisabeth Mulenga's Christ Alone
© Ian Hippolyte
Caspar Lench, Emile Gooding, Marianna Tsembenhoi and Amelia Townsend in Kaleidoscope of Time
© Ian Hippolyte
Amos Child in Blue Makwana's Grey Picket Fence
© Ian Hippolyte
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“how emotional expression emerges from connection with rhythm”
Reviewed at Royal Opera House, Clore Studio Upstairs, London on 6 October 2025
In Ascendance (Rebecca Myles Stewart)
Grey Picket Fence (Blue Makwana)
Creatures (Isabela Coracy)
Christ Alone (Elisabeth Mulenga)
Kaleidoscope of Time (Hannah Joseph)
The Royal Ballet
Ballet Black
The Royal Ballet School: a triumphant display of excellence throughout
*****
Alexander Whitley: Noemena
***11
Yorke Dance Project: Sea of Trouble
****1
The Royal Ballet: Meta/Void and Fire
***11
Guest Suites: The Many Facets of Bach's Cello Suites
***11
A triumphant Romeo and Juliet from Philadelphia Ballet
****1
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