Joy Sable
Joy Sable is a freelance journalist. She has written for the JC for over 35 years (including eight years as the editor of Junior Chronicle – the children’s page). She trained in classical ballet and, as the JC’s dance critic, is happily combining her two passions: ballet and writing.
Dance review: The Nutcracker: ‘An absolute delight’
Cinderella review: ‘a festive treat’
This revamped production of the ballet classic is the happily ever after we need right now
Dance review: Maddaddam: 'This is no easy view'
This is a dark dystopian story based on Margaret Attwood’s trilogy
If only Chris Hoy had been tested in time, as my dear husband was
When the Olympian revealed the sad news he has terminal prostate cancer last week, it felt personal
Dance review: Encounters and Legacy: ‘It’s heartening to see modern works’
Joy Sable didn’t enjoy all the offerings at the Royal Opera House and Linbury Theatre, but a dance critic can’t exist on classics alone
‘We are now dancing to very different tunes’
Israel’s dance companies are still performing for audiences, but they’ve adapted their repetoire to soothe a traumatised nation
Akram Khan’s Giselle review: An outstanding reimagining of a classic
This reworking of the popular classic features mesmerising new choreography and a powerful reinterpretation of the narrative
Two Wonderlands… down very different rabbit holes
Review: Swan Lake: ‘This reworking left me disappointed’
The dancing lacked sparkle and the footwork was sloppy, but a view to the wings was intriguing
Dance review: A tale of two Swan Lakes
How do you revamp a ballet classic? With varying success
Dance review: Ashton is celebrated in style
New productions to remember a great British choreographer
Dance review: Romeo and Juliet, ‘The story zips along at a fast pace’
The Northern Ballet production mixes laughter and tears
Step out of line: Israeli-born choreographer Jasmin Vardimon celebrates 25 years of dance invention
As her dance company celebrates its silver anniversary, the internationally acclaimed artist reflects on the past 25 years and shares her plans for the future
Dance review: The Winter’s Tale: ‘A modern masterpiece’
Don’t miss this enchanting production
Dance review: The Sleeping Beauty, ‘I prefer a dancing Lilac Fairy’
Much to enjoy – shame about the wigs
Dance review: Carmen: ‘I was perplexed’
Did this ballet really need a modern tweak?
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