Dance nation

There’s a thread connecting the elemental ancient to the here and now, trailing slowly but firmly through Scottish Dance Theatre’s double bill of new works.

If you live at your dance studio then you will be able to relate to all of these unique truths that come along with the serious dancer lifestyle.

San Francisco Ballet’s longtime artistic director, Helgi Tomasson, handed the reins to Tamara Rojo last December. But his presence will be strongly felt when the 2023 season opens on January 20 with next@90, a three-week festival of new works programmed by Tomasson. next@90 brings in a small, diverse group of nine choreographers, including four choreographers of color and four women, and nine premieres presented over three programs. #ballet #sfb #sanfranciscoballet #rehearsal #choreography

Barbara & Scott Siegel: The Cost of Art in Dance Nation; a Fiery performance by Marin Ireland in Summer and Smoke, Transport Group/Classic Stage Company

Audra Ann McDonald in A CHORUS LINE at Good Company Players in her hometown of Fresno, California, in 1986. @audramcdonald… | Instagram

From rapping and rambling to Victorian female boxers, via Liverpool’s Dream, Asian football casuals and a teenage dance troupe, here are some of our readers’ top shows of the year