The Royal Ballet's most recent Draft Works at the Linbury

By Antonia Salib, 26 January 2012

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Reviewed at Royal Opera House: Linbury Theatre, London on 24 January 2012

Unknown programme (New works by Royal Ballet dancers)

The Royal Ballet

The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre in Flora

Katie Lawrence, 7th April

Flora unites the Australian Ballet with Bangarra Dance Theatre in a glorious collaboration that traces loss, renewal, resilience, cultural continuity and enduring vitality of the body.

****1

Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof – Echoes of ‘78: poignant reality

Graham Watts, 7th April

A reimagining of Pina Bausch's 1978 Kontakthof by Meryl Tankard brings together eight of the original cast members in a unique and poignant revival.

*****

La compagnie Hervé Koubi: spectacle and showmanship

Mark Vicente, 4th April

La compagnie Hervé Koubi were put through their paces, showcasing a dizzying display of acrobatic abilities that would rival any act in a Cirque de Soleil show.

****1

Atlanta Ballet shines in a mixed contemporary program

Rebecca Ehrhardt, 3rd April

Atlanta Ballet's Golden Hour program featured two world premieres and the Atlanta premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Within the Golden Hour.

*****

Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company in Solera: sensational and sensual

Graham Watts, 2nd April

Solera is a mix of experience and youth blended to create excellent vintage flamenco at London's Sadler's Wells.

****1

English National Ballet School offers a magical Cinderella

Deborah Weiss, 1st April

George Williamson's My First Ballet: Cinderella for English National Ballet School is an absolute joy and suitable for any age group. Great family entertainment.

*****

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Antonia Salib

Antonia has danced since the age of three, studying Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop, among other styles. She has a keen interest in dance, and attends live performances whenever possible.