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Posted on November 28, 2018
Editorial and contents November 2018
We tackle a difficult subject in this month’s health column, written by Debbie Malina, which focuses on informing readers about some of the main organisations and services offering help, support and information for anyone experiencing problems with their mental health. It is shocking to discover that suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in the UK. This became particularly apparent to me personally following the loss of a family member last year, and the guidance the article offers seems relevant to dancers of all types, some of whom struggle with growing levels of stress, anxiety and lack of self esteem.
On a happier note, also in this issue Nicola Rayner meets the UK’s top level Para Dance Sport couple, Paula Moulton and Gary Lyness, also known as Strictly Wheels; Margaret Willis talks to our Dancer of the Month, English National Ballet’s Daniel McCormick; Daniel Pratt writes about the inspiration of World Ballet Day; and Fátima Nollén explores the role of classical ballet in Mexico.
In addition, we offer no fewer than 21 pages of dance reviews from the UK and all around the world, and highlight the upcoming tours by some of the professional dancers appearing on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
JONATHAN GRAY
Dancing Times, November 2018 Volume 109 Issue 1299
Cover Stories
6 – News. Richard Alston Dance Company to close in 2020
32 – From ballroom to brogues. Anna Mackey discovers how a school in Dublin went from ballroom and ballet to Irish dancing
98 – When can I go on pointe? By Rachel Rist
Features
16 – Going underground. Graham Watts discovers dance in unexpected places
20 – Strictly Wheels. Nicola Rayner hears from the UK’s top level Para Dance Sport couple, Paula Moulton and Gary Lyness
24 – Continuing a journey. Fátima Nollén explores the role of classical ballet in Mexico
29 – Creativity and individuality. Laura Dodge visits the Bodywork Company
Dance Today
72 – On the road. Vikki Jane Vile highlights forthcoming tours by Strictly Come Dancing professionals
76 – Swing into style. Zoë Anderson on vintage fashion for dancers
78 – Tips on technique. By James Whitehead
79 – Technique clinic. By Phil Meacham
80 – Simon’s Guide to Swing. By Simon Selmon
81 – Stepping Out. By Marianka Swain
82 – Notes from the Dance Floor
83 – Somewhere in time. By Jack Reavely
Regulars
12 – Letters
15 – Talking Point. By Daniel Pratt
35 – Dance Scene. Reviews this month include The Trocks, New English Ballet Theatre, Hong Kong Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet
61 – FRANCE/dance. By Laura Cappelle
63 – Danza in Italia. By Graham Spicer
65 – Letter from St Petersburg. By Igor Stupnikov
67 – Notes from New York. By Jack Anderson
69 – Variety Lights. By Barbara Newman
87 – Dancer of the Month. Margaret Willis meets English National Ballet’s Daniel McCormick
91 – People. Gary Avis, Dane Hurst, Yolanda Sonnabend
92 – Obituaries. Arthur Mitchell, Beryl Morina
95 – Media
97 – Products
101 – Education. The Hammond School
107 – Challenging the stigma. Debbie Malina provides a guide to organisations and services offering help for people experiencing mental health difficulties
111 – Classifieds
112 – Calendar. Our guide to what’s on in the UK and abroad
118 – Listings. Where to learn to dance in the UK
122 – Last Dance. We look back to what was reported in Dancing Times in November 1978