Masters of Choreography: Beats on Pointe

By Graham Watts, 24 May 2019

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“pacy momentum, sassy sex appeal and a great sense of fun”

Reviewed at Sadler's Wells: Peacock Theatre, London on 22 May 2019

Beats On Pointe (Emma Vaiano, Phill Haddad, Alexander Lima)

Masters of Choreography

Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella is a rip-roaring triumph

Graham Watts, 4th July

A “high-five” for the maturity, professionalism and outstanding production values of the London Children's Ballet's latest full-length ballet.

ENBS in My First Ballet: Swan Lake – inspirational performances

Deborah Weiss, 16th April

English National Ballet School have discovered a truly successful formula with its My First Ballet series. Hundreds of young children are transported by Swan Lake at London's Peacock.

****1

Manuel Liñán's ¡Viva!: a breathtaking, spectacular show

Graham Watts, 17th October

Liñán leads the way with a trio of solos, each showcasing his magnificent command of zapateado, opening with a back-to-audience performance that exemplified the silky-smooth fluidity of his hands, wrists and arms.

*****

London Children's Ballet: The Secret Garden will win your heart

Deborah Weiss, 4th July

Absolutely enchanting production of The Secret Garden that will transport you directly into Frances Hodgson Burnett's world.

*****

Message In A Bottle: Kate Prince and ZooNation have a major hit

Graham Watts, 4th October

A Message In A Bottle that will surely travel well!

*****

Kyiv City Ballet: seeking peace through heartfelt performances

Vikki Jane Vile, 28th September

In February 2022, Kyiv City Ballet embarked upon a three week tour of France having finally recovered from scheduling disruption due to COVID, and haven't been back since.

***11

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Graham Watts

Graham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.