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Steven McRae

Mind Over Matter

He was the fiery whirlwind of the Royal Ballet London: Steven McRae, known for his precision, charisma — and his unmistakable red hair. When his Achilles tendon snapped mid-performance during Manon, it could have meant his career ending. Instead, it marked the beginning of a psychological transformation and prepared the way for a triumphant return.

Jungle by Kim Sungyong, Korea National Contemporary Dance Company; photo and background: Korea National Contemporary Dance Company

Tanz im August

Festival Jungle

Berlin in late summer: Tanz im August spans two hot weeks of international dance. We navigate the festival jungle of 20 productions at 9 different venues—among them Jungle by Kim Sungyong, performed by the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company: a wild, pulsating piece that explores the weight and depth of our existence.

Josepha Madoki at Paris l’été festival; photo: Julien Benhamou

tanz 2025 Yearbook

Flow In Fractured Times

What keeps dance in motion when the world around it hardens? The tanz 2025 Yearbook dives into aesthetic currents, political tensions, and psycho-social undercurrents. It maps the forces that shaped this season and, with a jury of international experts, names the most outstanding artists and productions of the year.