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Looking for inspiration? Check out our picks of the best London shows in the West End and beyond
The Royal Ballet principal turned her back on the toxic politics of the Russian ballet. Now living in London, she no longer feels ‘broken’
ENB’s in-the-round epic at the Royal Albert Hall reminds us that tech trickery is no substitute for the impact of 60 dancers in perfect sync
The Royal Opera House’s season in honour of its founder Frederick Ashton got off to a fascinating – but bizarrely mixed – start this week
Christopher Wheeldon has revived his beautiful adaptation of the Bard’s tonally wonky play – and it’s a must-see delight
As three new adaptations open in the West End, we count down the greatest takes on his work
This terrific new piece from hip-hop company Boy Blue is a love letter to the euphoria you experience when you completely surrender to music
The star choreographer on boxing with Bowie, bopping with Elvis, breaking out with Mickey – and the Manson murders
The revival of this marvellous 1984 staging at Sadler’s Wells casts a magical spell – and proves the work doesn’t have to be a snoozefest
Karen Valby’s The Swans of Harlem tells the story of a trail-blazing New York ballet company, through the lives of five dancers
The latest piece by choreographer Hofesh Shechter is a tapestry of vignettes that vary from tranquil to lascivious to downright aggressive
Our critic’s pick of the new season, from a celebration of hip-hop artistry to a steamy Tennessee Williams adaptation
This trio of works by one of ballet’s all-time greats shows off both him, and the company for which they were made, to marvellous effect
Getting its UK premiere at Sadler’s Wells, Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young’s latest work is a beautiful, mind-boggling triumph
Making their Sadler’s Wells debut, and their first London visit in 16 years, the distinguished New Yorkers impress but seldom move
Choreographer Mthuthuzeli November steals the show in a flawed, fascinating, forward-looking evening of novelties
Aaron Watkin on how ENB must evolve, the legacy of Tamara Rojo and why the company is looking for performers of all sizes
Rhythmic, sexy and soulful – this triple bill is a promising demonstration of the company's stylistic versatility
Recent controversies have damaged the industry’s image, but is it doing enough to improve the wellbeing of dancers?
Real-life partners Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg make an astonishing case for brilliance over youth in this all-new dance adaptation