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=i= Ballerina Who Loves A 8- Boy The finest Korean breakdancers in town — treat yourself to headspins. streetdance and a wee bit of ballet in this five star show. clubWES T@Hilton, 0772 028 5550, 7.45pm, until 24 Aug, £12 (£9).
>l= Trisha Brown Dance Company A triple bill of seminal works from the queen of
00... Ricardo Garcia‘s Familia Flamenca exemplifies the drama that can be created from a simple fusion of virtuoso musicianship and strong. deft footwork. Even stripped down to acoustic instruments, voices and movement. the show is no less uplifting. Whether in ensemble or solo spots. through moods that range from light-hearted and lively to passionate yearning. the performers invest the movement. playing and singing with real emotion in a compelling performance that will have even the stiffest of ‘ Edinburgh audiences clapping and shouting along. (Allan Radcliffe)
American postmodern dance. See feature, page 78. Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, 24—26 Aug, 7.30pm, {TB—£28.
Into The Hoods London's Zoo Nation are back at the Fringe for another helping of hilarious five star hip hop dance theatre. Truly unmissable. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 27 Aug, 7.30pm, £75.50—E1950 (27350—87550).
>l= Tap Olé Entertaining mix of tap dance and classical Spanish guitar from this hugely talented foursome. C, Chambers Street, 0845 260 7234, until 27 Aug,
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5.75pm, £8.50—E1050 (25.50—29.50).
>i< Six Women Standing In Front Of A White Wall Performance art to touch your heart and gladden your spirit, from Australia‘s Little Dove Theatre Art. C soco, 0845 260 7234, until 27 Aug, 1pm 8 6pm. $550—$650 (£4.50—E550). Méli Mélo ll High camp meets technically skilled dancing in this fun show that parodies everything from ballet to ice dance. Assembly Universal Arts, 623 3030, until 27 Aug,
70. 75pm, 212—213 ($10—27 7). >i< Nijinsky’s Last Dance Not strictly a dance show, but for all those with an interest in ballet. this award-winning one-man play takes you inside the troubled psyche of the legendary Vaslav Nijinsky. Assembly@Hi/l Street Theatre, 623 3030, until 27 Aug. 3.10pm, £9 (£7).
For venue addresses see index page 112
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