THE DANCE MAGAZINE WITH ATTITUDE

Issue 3 – February 2022

Carlos Acosta and Alessandra Ferri in Chacona by Goyo Montero, part of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Triple Bill
– Curated by Carlos at Sadler’s Wells, November 2021.

Issue 3 – February 2022

Few dancers delight a theatre audience like Carlos Acosta. The Cuban star is a classical artist and an undoubted charismatic – and although nudging 50, he continues to test himself and to give a frisson to challenging new work.

interviews

Leading the way

Carlos Acosta’s life would have been very different without ballet. So he is committed to sharing the artform and its opportunities – as artistic director of Birmingham Royal Ballet and through a new partnership with the RAD. David Jays reports.

reports

New reality

Demands on dance companies are changing rapidly – and they require new kinds of leaders. Three newly-appointed directors of prominent companies tell Deirdre Kelly about what it takes to make a difference.

interviews

Luke Rittner: exit interview

Dance Gazette invites RAD National Directors to put questions to Luke Rittner as he prepares to stand down as Chief Executive. What are his proudest achievements and fondest memories?

features

Say it with silence

A colourful new film based on the classic ballet Coppélia puts live action alongside animation. The cast of star dancers had to discover how to communicate on camera.

reports

Singing and dancing in the rain

Rain-drenched song and dance is a staple of Indian films: romantic and dangerous. Sally Howard and Geetanjali Krishna chart the past and future of this key Bollywood motif.

features

Moving pictures

When dance meets film, magic can happen. Isaac Ouro-Gnao speaks to the makers of three striking new movies: documentary, fashion film and major Hollywood musical.