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Posted on September 25, 2018
One of the suggestions that came up in the responses to our recent Readers’ Survey was a request for more articles on classical ballet technique. I’m delighted to announce that this month sees the start of a regular new series on the subject, written specially for Dancing Times by Rachel Rist, director of dance at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, who is also one of the magazine’s editorial advisors. The articles are aimed at teachers, students and parents alike, and will be illustrated with photographs of students from Tring Park School. Rachel’s column will complement the popular articles on ballroom and Latin techniques that we already publish each month by James Whitehead and Phil Meacham.
Also in this issue, we hear from former English National Ballet principal Laurretta Summerscales, who now dances with the Bavarian State Ballet in Munich; from Robin Windsor, the ballroom and Latin dancer, and Strictly Come Dancing favourite, who is about to embark on his Farewell Tour; and Michael “Mikey J” Asante and Kenrick “H2O” Sandy of Boy Blue Entertainment. In addition to all this, we include much, much more about dance from around the UK and abroad. There is a lot to read.
JONATHAN GRAY
Dancing Times, September 2018 Volume 108 Issue 1297
Cover Stories
15 – The time is now. Laurretta Summerscales, principal dancer with the Bavarian State Ballet, interviewed by Laura Dodge
23 – Spartacus in Australia. Caitlyn Lehmann talks to Lucas Jervies about The Australian Ballet’s new production
27 – Farewell, Robin! Nicola Rayner chats to Robin Windsor about his Farewell Tour
30 – Passion and principles. Zoë Anderson speaks to Boy Blue Entertainment’s Michael “Mikey J” Asante and Kenrick “H2O” Sandy
Features
19 – Carthage Dance. Laura Cappelle visits a new festival held in Tunisia
35 – Act of remembrance. Wayne Eagling discusses his new work for New English Ballet Theatre with Jonathan Gray
38 – Latin America in London. Fátima Nollén hosts a roundtable discussion with Latin-American dancers
42 – Creating a rock solid technique. By Rachel Rist
Dance Today
76 – Closed call. Nicola Rayner reports on the UK Closed Championships at Bournemouth
79 – Strong dancers, strong bones. Lee Knights bones up on bone health for dancers
82 – Tips on technique. By James Whitehead
83 – Technique clinic. By Phil Meacham
84 – Simon’s Guide to Swing. By Simon Selmon
85 – Stepping Out. By Marianka Swain
86 – Notes from the dance floor
88 – Somewhere in time. By Jack Reavely
Regulars
6 – News. Carlos Acosta, Strictly Come Dancing
12 – Talking Point. By Laura Dodge
47 – Variety Lights. Barbara Newman sees The Head and the Load at Tate Modern
49 – FRANCE/dance. By Laura Cappelle
51 – Letter from St Petersburg. By Igor Stupnikov
53 – Notes from New York. By Jack Anderson
55 – Media. New books, CDs and DVDs
59 – Dance Scene. Reviews include Che Malambo, Carmen La Cubana, The Australian Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet
91 – People. Julia Farron
92 – Dancer of the Month. Northern Ballet’s Mlindi Kulashe interviewed by Margaret Willis
97 – Obituaries. Nadine Baylis
99 – Products
101 – Education. Laine Theatre Arts
107 – Health. Debbie Malina considers why the ankle is particularly vulnerable for dancers
111 – Classified
112 – Calendar. Our guide to what’s on in the UK and abroad
118 – Listings
122 – Last Dance. We look back to September 1978