As surely as spring turns into summer, the dance season in London continued its course from late April right through to July.

From the high-precision geometries of the Staatsballett to the archival memories of Radialsystem, Berlin’s spring 2026 dance season unfolds as a profound exploration of identity and heritage.

The 32nd edition of the Czech Dance Platform went ahead despite cuts in state subsidies. A revamped marketing identity, a more interesting selection of submitted works, and perhaps even the selection criteria themselves have benefited the platform compared to last year.

After a seasonal glut of Nutcrackers, dance companies in London settled into more diverse repertoire from the beginning of 2026. This latest Letter from London takes us from late January until early April.