Choice: Dance

Thursday 16 October 1997 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Balanchine Mixed Bill, Birmingham Hippodrome (0121-622 7486)

Even before you get to the dancing, Birmingham Royal Ballet's Balanchine triple bill is worth it for the music alone. The classic Serenade features Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings; Orpheus is danced to Stravinsky's elegant neo-classical score; while The Four Temperaments uses Paul Hindemith's vastly underrated score for piano and strings. The coolly elegant theme moves through with four variations, each one allied to one of the temperaments - Melancholic, Sanguinic, Phlegmatic and Choleric - which were once believed to control the mind and body. With the success of Edward II still fresh, David Bintley's company is on a high. David Benedict

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Choice: Dance

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering