McNicol Ballet Collective's Devotions: steps of gossamer quality

McNicol Ballet Collective in Andrew McNicol's Bates Beats

McNicol Ballet Collective in Andrew McNicol's Of Silence

Greig Matthews and James Stephens in Andrew McNicol's Moonbend

McNicol Ballet Collective in Andrew McNicol's Moonbend

By Daniel Pratt, 12 June 2023

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“Body weight is supported in a variety of ways, not simply in the hands of a chivalric male partner”

Reviewed at Royal Opera House: Linbury Theatre, London on 10 June 2023

Moonbend (world premiere) (Andrew McNicol)

Of Silence (Andrew McNicol)

Bates Beats (Andrew McNicol)

McNicol Ballet Collective

Andrew Ellis, Lighting Designer

McNicol Ballet Collective: five years, celebrated in style

Alexander Simpkins, 5th April

McNicol Ballet Collective celebrates its 5th anniversary with excerpts of three previous successes and a brand new one act ballet.

***11

Ballet Nights: Changing Perceptions is a bold and beautiful show

Graham Watts, 27th October

A new concept of high-end cabaret ballet with an incredible line up.

****1

NEBT at Peacock Theatre: The future is here

Cristina de Lucas, 2nd July

NEBT presents a very well drafted and delivered programme of new choreography at Peacock Theatre

****1

McNicol Ballet Collective: five years, celebrated in style

Alexander Simpkins, 5th April

McNicol Ballet Collective celebrates its 5th anniversary with excerpts of three previous successes and a brand new one act ballet.

***11

Tulsa Ballet at the Linbury: an unforgettable, punchy UK debut

Deborah Weiss, 13th May

A stupendous London debut from Tulsa Ballet in which they present a contrasting triple bill. It bodes well for further invitations to dance in the UK.

*****

Two funerals and a bedding at the Linbury Theatre

Eleanor Knight, 1st May

Tales of love and loss as operas by Elena Langer, Charlotte Bray and Elizabeth Maconchy form a varied triple bill in this showcase for The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists.

****1

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Daniel Pratt

Daniel Pratt trained in London, England, attending the Royal Ballet School Associates program before completing his vocational training at Central School of Ballet where he gained a BA (hons) in Professional Dance and Performance. Daniel joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2012, dancing a broad range of works including ballets by Ashton, Balanchine, MacMillan, and modern works by Taylor, Graham and Tharp. Daniel has also performed with Northern Ballet and English National Ballet. Daniel’s writing on dance has appeared in The Dancing Times and Tanz Magazine. Daniel currently serves on the board of the American Guild of Musical Artists.