Best Dance Shows, autumn 2107

Hofesh Shechter Company, Grand Finale, Sadler's Wells

Israeli-born choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter and his eponymous company return to London this autumn with hugely anticipated new work, Grand Finale.

As with Shechter’s previous work, his new piece bring us explosive choreography, a pulsating score performed by a live band and theatrical

The Royal Ballet, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Royal Opera House

Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's take on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is an exuberant work on an extravagant scale. Stuffed with vivid ideas and fantastical characters, it has something for everyone, and is a suitably uptempo work with which to kick off the

BalletBoyz, 14 Days at Sadler's Wells

Never ones to shy away from challenge or experimentation, BalletBoyz return this autumn with what promises to be a thrilling quartet of new work. Four choreographers will work with four composers on an original programme that will explore the concept of balance and imbalance. The extra twist? They have only

Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration, Concerto Mixed Bill

Dancers from the UK’s leading ballet companies are uniting in the capital throughout October for Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration.

Honouring the legacy of this master choreographer on the 25th anniversary of his death, the shared

Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration, The Judas Tree Bill

The Royal Ballet’s Director, Kevin O’Hare, has invited Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet and Scottish Ballet to dance together with the Royal Ballet on the Royal Opera House stage for the very first time in

Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration, Gloria Mixed Bill

British choreographer Kenneth MacMillan may have died 25 years ago but his remarkable work continues to have timeless relevance.

This autumn, the UK’s leading national ballet companies are joining forces to pay tribute to a man whose vision has been vital in shaping British ballet’s style

Dance Umbrella 2017

Think of the places where you'd least expect to see a dance performance. Battersea Power Station? Check. Shoreditch Town Hall? Check. The wasteland that is Silverton Quays in East London? Yep. All these sites will host performers taking part in the 2017 edition of the annual dance festival appropriately

Company Wayne McGregor, Autobiography, Sadler's Wells

Following on from his latest venture at the Roundhouse, part-art installation and part-performance, Wayne McGregor and his company turn their attention to a self reflective work. The visionary choreographer will present a radical piece for which leading

Michael Clark Company at the Barbican

Michael Clark’s to a simple rock 'n' roll... song premiered at the Barbican in October 2016, leaving elated audiences wanting more and earning Clark an Olivier Award nomination. Unsurprisingly, anticipation for this autumn’s lengthier edition is sky-high.

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