Rachel Elderkin

Biography

Rachel is a freelance dance artist and writer based in London. She is a member of the dance section of the Critics' Circle. Alongside The Stage, she regularly contributes to Fjord Review and Exeunt.

Recent Articles

Beauty Mixed Programme

Reviews | 28 Jun 21

Royal Ballet’s Beauty Mixed Programme captures the artistic and technical excellence of the company

Solstice

Reviews | 17 Jun 21

Contrasting programme of classical and contemporary repertoire at English National Ballet successfully highlights the range of ENB’s repertoire

British Ballet Charity Gala

Reviews | 04 Jun 21

Uplifting gala night at the Royal Albert Hall celebrating the variety of British ballet

Draw from Within

Reviews | 03 Jun 21

Rambert’s staging of its episodic digital project switches between exuberance and absurdity, producing mixed results

#FundFreelanceDance: the crowdfunding scheme getting dancers back on their feet

Features | 26 Apr 21

During the pandemic, dance freelancers have been among the groups worst affected. The founder of an initiative designed to keep them employed speaks to Rachel Elderkin about creating a new way of working and the importance of collaboration

LDIF founder Pawlet Brookes: 'By putting work online, we can still offer freedom and escape'

Features | 29 Apr 20

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in the middle of a pandemic, Leicester-based dance festival LDIF has adapted and put its entire programme of work online. Rachel Elderkin speaks to founder Pawlet Brookes about the benefits of a digital festival and the importance of supporting black dance in the UK