1 St Petersburg Ballet Theatre
Diva ballerina Irina Kolesnikova stars in Her Name Was Carmen, an updated setting of the Bizet score relocated to a European refugee camp.
London Coliseum, WC2, Tue to 28 Aug
2 Taiwan Season
The once insular culture of Taiwan is beginning to fizz with interesting dance energies. Showcased in this mini season are works such as NuShu, exploring the secret languages of women, and Hsu Chen Wei’s study of ritual, The Sacrifice Of Roaring.
Various venues, Edinburgh, to 29 Aug
3 Barrowland Ballet
Whiteout is an exploration of life and love in mixed-race relationships, choreographed for the stage by the excellent Natasha Gilmore.
