Discover which of the 30+ dance shows I saw this year made it to my top five of 2025. With so much great dance touring London this year, it was a tough decision - do you agree with my choices?

Discover my top dance picks in London this January. Get ready for Olivier Award-winners, up and coming stars and Giselle like you’ve never seen it before.

★★★★

Erina Takahashi brings emotional growth to the role of Giselle, while Precious Adams shines as a commanding Myrtha, in an ethereal performance which was slow to get going.

Discover what dance is happening in London this January. Including the return of an iconic classical ballet, Georgian folk dance and a cutting-edge contemporary festival.

★★★★

Another bucket list ballet. This time our author finally gets to see Akram Khan’s version of Giselle performed by English National Ballet. Was ‘Giselle with sticks’ worth the wait?