Akram Khan: I’m terrified that my body will give in
The choreographer performed in Peter Brook’s legendary stage production of The Mahabharata as a child. As he prepares a new dance version of the Indian classical stories, he explains why he has put women centre stage
October 2015
Dance blog
How can we give female choreographers a lift?
For the last decade, too few women have received high-profile dance commissions and run big companies in the UK. Our live-streamed discussion will explore how to support them
July 2015
The struggle for the soul of British dance
A trio of top choreographers have claimed that Britain’s dance schools are no longer producing talent capable of performing at the highest level. Are teachers putting ‘creative expression’ above rigour and excellence?
May 2015
The Q&A
Q&A: Akram Khan
Sylvie Guillem: Life in Progress review – a final farewell from a startling talent
Dance blog
Stepping out of the past: modern dance’s heritage debate
Dance blog
Akram Khan returns to the Mahabharata: autumn at Sadler’s Wells
April 2015
Kevin O'Hare: 'We’ve got choreographers that people around the world want'
Dance blog
Are British dancers really outclassed on the world stage?
Judith Mackrell
March 2015
The Pursuit of Now review – Shahin Novrasli and Akram Khan’s jazz-kathak combo
This unexpected pairing of virtuoso pianist and dancer resulted in spontaneous shifts in music and movement
February 2015
Sylvie Guillem: ‘You dance, and there is always an answer’
Sylvie Guillem is the car mechanic’s daughter who went on to dance with Nureyev. Now, as she calls time on her career, she talks about her tantrums – and her tears
January 2015
Dance blog
Double turn: Osipova and Goddard clean up at National dance awards
The Royal Ballet principal and contemporary dancer Jonathan Goddard become first to win in both major dancer categories, writes Judith Mackrell
November 2014
Sylvie Guillem and Akram Khan in Sacred Monsters – in pictures
Sacred Monsters review – poignant swansong for Guillem and Khan’s duet
Akram Khan aims to create Alice in Wonderland experience
John; Torobaka – review
Prima ballerina Sylvie Guillem prepares to take her final bow
Torobaka review – Akram Khan and Israel Galván’s duet is more like a duel
Dance blog
English National Ballet’s leap to Sadler’s Wells: Tamara Rojo deserves applause
Judith Mackrell
October 2014
This week's new dance
This week’s new dance
Akram Khan & Israel Galván: Torobaka | Royal Ballet Mixed Bill
