“The “blindfold” sequence is especially good, clearly conveying their love and longing…”
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By Ballet Black
“…has magicked into being a neo-expressionist chamber ballet whose sombre tone is counterpointed by storytelling of shimmering clarity.”
By Ballet Black
“The company’s energy and maturity is the best birthday present.”
By Ballet Black
“Ballet Black’s sixth season at the Linbury Studio Theatre is a mixed bag of playful and energetic approaches to ballet…”
By Ballet Black
“Oguike has never created a classical ballet before, and it’s typical of Ballet Black’s intrepid commissioning style to have invited him to make a work.”
By Ballet Black
“…a finely-balanced exercise in melting, romantic softness.”
By Ballet Black
“…until dancers of colour are properly represented in Britain’s big classical companies, this small beacon of excellence will have an inspirational role to play.”
By Ballet Black
“The dancers are sleek and focused, the choreography new, while the whole enterprise has a sparky assurance.”
By Ballet Black
“…For unflagging energy and unstoppable spirit, Ballet Black is phenomenal….”
By Ballet Black
“…The choreography has a clean edge and a strong and distinctive personality that exudes warmth…”
By Ballet Black
“…this small ensemble a repertory that is often fresher and more revealing than the programmes of larger companies….”
By Ballet Black
“…director Cassa Pancho has put together a neo-classical programme that would shame bigger troupes…”
By Ballet Black
“…There’s a tension between toughness and elegance in the work which is always technically impressive…”
By Ballet Black
“…Fluent, fluid and bringing colour to the ballet scene…”
By Ballet Black
“… the commitment to new work is pretty much unparallelled in the UK…”
By Ballet Black
“…the latest programme features some of the most original new ballets to be shown this season…”
By Ballet Black
“…speed and thrusting energy within a context of constantly zigzagging movement…”