Our weekly roundup resumes, however it's a too-quiet week in the world of dance, with only The Place's Resolution! offering daily variety. But at least there's two very good shows to recommend this week....


Royal Ballet, Romeo & Juliet: 19 January
Royal Opera House
Tickets & details (returns & day tickets only): www.roh.org.uk/whatson/production.aspx?pid=17623

There are two final performances of the Royal Ballet's Romeo & Juliet until it resumes in March, and the performance on 19 January features Tamara Rojo and Carlos Acosta in the lead roles - and possibly Acosta's final performance as Romeo. Expect powerful performances from both, with a fantastic cast of some of this country's finest dancers. Treat yourself.

There is also a performance on 16 January, led by Sarah Lamb and Federico Bonelli.


Resolution!: 21 January
The Place
Tickets & details: www.theplace.org.uk/11670/whats-on/gwyn-emberton-dance-lila-dance-victor-fung-dance.html

Our pick of the week - and perhaps of the whole Resolution! season - is Saturday's performance, featuring new works by Lîla Dance and Gwyn Emberton Dance.

Lîla Dance have been a creative associate of The Point, Eastleigh for the past few years, impressing audiences and critics alike with their dynamic choreography.

Gwyn Emberton has worked for some of this country's leading companies and choreographers, including Akram Khan, Jasmin Vardimon, Matthew Bourne, Yorke Dance Project and Scottish Dance Theatre; his taster clip from a previous work promises high-paced physical work in this new duet.

Also performing on the night is Victor Fung Dance, NOT to be confused with the American ballroom dancing champion!


Worth Seeing


From Street to Stage: An Evening with Thiago Soares: 19 January
2 Temple Place, London WC2R 3BD
Tickets & details: streettostage.eventbrite.co.uk

If you are feeling benevolent, Royal Ballet principals (and newlyweds) Thiago Soares and Marianela Nuñez are holding a fundraiser for Street Kids, featuring artwork by William Morris and tango-ballet fusion performances. All proceeds go directly towards Street Kids (tickets cost £50).


Resolution!: 19 January
The Place
Tickets & details: www.theplace.org.uk/11668/whats-on/giorgio-de-carolis-elena-zaino-non-applicable-dance-collective-matthew-huy.html

If you'd like to see more Resolution! performances, we'd recommend Giorgio de Carolis & Elena Zaino: Zaino is one of Henri Oguike's dancers while de Carolis is in Motionhouse Dance Theatre - we can't help but expect great things from their collaboration!