Joy Sable

Joy Sable is a freelance journalist. She has written for the JC for over 40 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.

Latest from Joy Sable

Interview: Maureya Lebowitz

The 'Sleeping Beauty' ballerina talks about dancing in Israel and her musical and Jewish pedigree

4 min read

Dance review: La Sylphide

1 min read

Barmitzvahs aren’t just for the kids

6 min read

Dance review: The Nutcracker, English National Ballet

1 min read

Nuts about this superb Nutcracker

The Royal Ballet’s enchanting version of the Nutcracker makes an ideal Chanukah treat for both children and adults

2 min read

December 8, 2017 10:30

Dance review: Sylvia

The Royal Ballet's latest production has a silly story but dazzling dancing, says Joy Sable

1 min read

November 30, 2017 11:03

Dance review: Triple Bill and Aladdin

Joy Sable enjoys a triple bill at the Royal Opera House and a sparkling production of Aladdin

1 min read

November 9, 2017 17:08

Dance review: More MacMillan celebrations

Joy Sable enjoys the Northern Ballet's celebration of Sir Kenneth Macmillan

1 min read

October 31, 2017 13:04

Dance review: More MacMillan celebrations

Dance review: MacMillan: a Celebration

Joy Sable enjoys a celebration of a huge talent

1 min read

October 24, 2017 16:10

Celebrating the special bridegrooms

Two of the oldest chatanim to be honoured this year are Philip Sonenfeld, 90 and Moshe Nurtman, 93, who both live at Jewish Care’s Clore Manor in Hendon.

5 min read

October 10, 2017 10:49