The Royal Danish Ballet Soloists And Principals, London
In a word of globalised repertory and jet-setting stars, the Royal Danish Ballet retains the identity created by the great 19th-century choreographer and ballet master August Bournonville. Although only a small portion of Bournonville’s 50 creations have survived, his trademark easy, open elegance and rhythmic élan remain. It’s been 10 years since the company last appeared at Sadler’s Wells, but this week a small ensemble will perform extracts from Bournonville’s works including La Sylphide, Napoli and A Folktale.
Peacock Theatre, WC2, Fri & 10 Jan
Swan Lake, London
This is not the super-sized production of the Tchaikovsky classic that the English National Ballet regularly performs at the Albert Hall. Instead, it is Derek Deane’s more traditionally styled version. With stage action that tells the story with clarity and elegance, and ample space given to the unfolding poetry of the Petipa-Ivanov choreography, this Swan Lake comes with some fine casts, including Alina Cojocaru paired with guest Russian virtuoso Ivan Vasiliev, and Tamara Rojo paired with Danish dancer Alban Lendorf.
London Coliseum, WC2, Wed to 18 Jan
