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Issue 12 – February 2025

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Dragons by Eun-Me Ahn, which tours the UK in 2025. Film: courtesy Dance Consortium

Issue 12 – February 2025

Alexa: show me the future of dance! The new Dance Gazette offers glimpses of the direction of travel both on stage and in the studio. Our cover story meets some remarkable disabled artists who are seizing opportunities and changing the landscape not simply for other disabled dance makers but for the art form as a whole. Anything that expands the possibilities for movement is exciting.

Do we always recognise a fresh artistic voice? Choreographers and curators discuss how it feels to discover something new – whether it lands like a bolt of lightning or needs time to burrow under our skins. Ernesto Young, winner of the Dancer’s Own prize at The Fonteyn last year, tells us about finding his voice, and what inspires him as a young dance maker.

reports

Bodies of work

As disabled dance artists find greater visibility, Emily May meets choreographers who are breaking down barriers for other disabled dancers – and for the dance world as a whole.

features

Family matters

From nappy changes to juggling childcare: Rosemary Waugh discovers how RAD dance teachers balance professional and family life.

features

Close encounters

Helping dancers feel safe in sexual or violent scenes is ever more important to ballet companies. Jane Albert explores the crucial role of intimacy coordinators.

reports

Where are the silver foxes?

Silver Swans is one of the RAD’s most popular projects, bringing women over 55 to dance. But why do so few men embrace dance as they grow older? Sanjoy Roy goes in search of the silver foxes.

features

Shock of the new

What does an encounter with the unexpected feel like for artists or audiences? How do choreographers surprise themselves? David Jays asks daring dance makers about the art of the unknown.

features

The launchpad

Impressive dance careers have begun at the RAD’s Bedells Bursary. Catja Christensen visits the 2024 Bursary to hear how the competition can propel a young dancer.

interviews

High kicks

Leigh Bowery was a clubland legend and a fashion icon. But what did he do for dance? So Mayer explores the work of the artist who cut a fabulous dash both on stage and off.

SHORT READS Issue 12 – February 2025

RAD Q&A

Elizabeth Honer

The RAD has appointed a new CEO in Elizabeth Honer CB. In her first interview, she tells Dance Gazette about the paths that led her to the RAD – and the joy of being a Silver Swan!


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Director’s cut

A story of success

Artistic Director Alexander Campbell begins his new Dance Gazette series by asking: what does the RAD actually do?


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Why Dance Matters

Pia Sutaria

In Mumbai, an inspirational performer and RAD teacher is broadening access to ballet.


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Advice Bureau

Barak Marshall

‘Don’t dance’? Bold advice from the American-Israeli choreographer.


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Inside RAD

Class of 2024

Sir Wayne McGregor was the guest speaker at the RAD’s graduation ceremony.


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Playlist

John Macfarlane

John Macfarlane has designed many classic ballets. But what music means most to him?


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Big Picture

Kenneth MacMillan archive

The RAD has received Kenneth MacMillan’s archive, giving insight into a pioneer of 20th- century ballet.


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