Carlos Acosta: A Celebration

By Margaret Willis, 03 October 2018

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“super energetic, powerful, dramatic and totally dedicated”

Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 2 October 2018

Rooster (Christopher Bruce)

Mermaid (Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui)

Alrededor non hay nada (Goyo Montero)

Carmen (Carlos Acosta)

Acosta Danza

Yorke Dance Project impresses in Modern Milestones at the Linbury

Maggie Foyer, 19th January

Yorke Dance Project are in fine form presenting five diverse and engaging works, including new pieces by Christopher Bruce and Liam Francis.

*****

Trilogy: a brilliantly diverse triple bill

Ruth Ridgway, 16th June

Cathy Marston’s My Brilliant Career premieres in Brisbane within a diverse triple bill that shows off Queensland Ballet's versatility.

****1

A roller-coaster of diverse dance as ENB celebrates its 70th

Graham Watts, 17th January

A slick and stylish celebration at the Coliseum of this great company's achievements over 70 years.

****1

Windrush generation recalled by Phoenix Dance Theatre

Rym Kechacha, 27th April

Phoenix Dance Theatre collides with the headlines with their mixed programme at Sadler's Wells.

****1

Rambert: Ghost Dances & other works

Graham Watts, 16th May

Britain's oldest dance company continues to entertain, challenge and inspire with yet another well-rounded triple bill

****1

Scottis Ballet in NY

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn, 11th April

It was a successful program that showed off the considerable range of a talented and charming troupe.

****1

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Margaret Willis

Margaret studied ballet in Moscow for five years and later was a member of London City Ballet. A reviewer since 1978 for many newspapers and magazines including Dancing Times and Dance Magazine, Margaret is a specialist on Russian Ballet, and has written books on Russian Ballet and Carlos Acosta.