January is a fairly quiet for dance - outside of Resolution!, that is - hence the delayed writing of this roundup. If you're a fan of modern ballet or of experimental contemporary dance, then you're in for quite a few treats this month... But if you're not, then there's plenty to look forward to in coming months.


Royal Opera House

Romeo & Juliet: ongoing until 31 March
Details & tickets (very limited availability): www.roh.org.uk/whatson/production.aspx?pid=17623

When the Royal Ballet decided to take over the O2 last summer, they chose to perform Romeo & Juliet - and now, in the comparatively intimate setting of the Royal Opera House, you can see why, and benefit from the full emotional impact of this much-loved ballet.


Tamara Rojo and Carlos Acosta performed the lead roles on opening night, and will perform again on 19 January - do what you can to get a ticket! Other performances to catch are Alina Cojocaru & Johan Kobborg (3 & 7 March), Marianela Nuñez & Thiago Soares (13 January) and Lauren Cuthbertson & Sergei Polunin (10 & 22 March).


Draft Works: 24 - 26 January
Tickets & details: www.roh.org.uk/whatson/production.aspx?pid=17839

Draft Works is the Royal Ballet's dancers' annual opportunity to present their own choreography, performed by their peers. Expect a wide range from classical to very modern ballet, all of it enjoyable; this is also a great chance for the less senior members of the company to shine - always a good thing!


Sadler's Wells

Ivan Putrov — Men in Motion: 27 - 29 January
Tickets & details: www.sadlerswells.com/show/Ivan-Putrov-Men-in-Motion

Men In Motion celebrates male dancers, featuring some of the leading male dancers of today, including Daniel Proietto, Royal Ballet's Sergei Polunin, Ivan Putrov, and principal dancers from the Mariinsky and Bolshoi Ballet. The evening will present an overview of historical and current works, from Spectre de la Rose to Daniel Proietto's breathtaking solo from Russell Maliphant's Afterlight.


Worth Catching

The Place

Resolution!: to 17 February
Tickets & details: www.theplace.org.uk/634/whats-on/listings.html

Resolution! is The Place's annual platform for new dance, offering 87 new choreographers and companies the opportunity to perform their works in one of London's more prestigious dance theatres. With three different companies performing each night, the result is something of a lucky dip - especially as each of the companies are vying to get YOU to watch them!

Assuming that few people can manage to attend every night, we've written our own recommendations on what to see, although others will no doubt recommend other companies instead!


From Street to Stage: an evening with Thiago Soares: 19 January
Tickets & details: streettostage.eventbrite.co.uk

This is an "exclusive evening" by the acclaimed Thiago Soares and Marianela Nuñez, including artwork by William Morris and a balletised (?) tango. Tickets cost £50, and all proceeds go to Street Kids International