Mary Wigman may not be as well known as other dancers of the twentieth century- partially because there is of course little surviving footage of her, and her reputation was somewhat tarnished by creating work to help propagate Nazi ideology . But we know even the greats can be problematic (for every good man likeContinue reading “Mary Wigman- Hexentanz”
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Archive Dance Review : Sylvie Guillem- Life In Progress
Exeunt exeunt Reviews • EdinburghPublished 14 August 2015 Sylvie Guillem – Life in Progress Festival Theatre ⋄ 8th – 10th August 2015 A final bow. Lorna Irvine The front cover of the festival programme shows a photograph of a little girl staring out sweetly, squinting towards the camera on an idyllic summer’s day- totally relaxed and in theContinue reading “Archive Dance Review : Sylvie Guillem- Life In Progress”
Lost In Music: Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation
Before the all-time conquering Beyonce, there was Janet Jackson. Prior to Rhythm Nation, she’d been something of a sweetie pie, the wholesome, apple- cheeked kid sister to Michael, forever in his shadow. A few good singles aside, she hadn’t really resonated in the UK . But, teaming up again in 1989 with super-producers Jam andContinue reading “Lost In Music: Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation”
Dance Film Review: Rambert 2- Block Party
Canadian choreographer Megan Lawson has worked with Adele, Madonna and Katy Perry amongst others. Her new short film created in collaboration with the young dancers from Rambert Dance Company, Rambert 2, is called Block Party. It’s an eye-popping, vibrant and surreal film, with the colourfully attired ensemble rippling as one like a snake and topplingContinue reading “Dance Film Review: Rambert 2- Block Party”
Hit The North 