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.
The high-flying ballerina following in a family tradition
Skylar Brandt is principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre - her grandfather made his name as a ballet dancer after migrating to Canada from Poland
Meet Israel’s Billy Elliot
Arnon Herring was 13 when he was cast in the Israeli production of the hit musical
Woolf Works ballet review: Just sit back and enjoy the spectacle
Do not go along expecting to follow a distinct story – McGregor is seeking to distil the essence of Woolf’s writings in dance form
Dance review: Dance Me 'If you are a Leonard Cohen fan you will love it'
Ballets Jazz Montreal's latest show is a mixed bag
Dance review: Acosta Danza
An impressive night of contemporary dance
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet review: The fairies awake again
With Fumi Kaneko a delicate Lilac Fairy, bestowing goodness all around, this classical work shows off the Royal Ballet at its best
The Sleeping Beauty dance review: 'The dancing is the focus of attention'
Joy Sable enjoys a Royal Ballet classic
Swan Lake dance review: ' Hats off to the dancers in the Mazurka, which I have never heard played so fast'
A bit of a rush - and a singing audience member
Secret recipes that proved I was Jewish
Genie Milgrom’s ancesters hid from the Spanish Inquisition
Deli delicious
As a new exhibition celebrates the Jewish deli, it's time to savour this staple of New York life
Dance Review: Winter round-up: Three great shows to enjoy
Now is a good time to get your winter dose of ballet
The musician who went from klezmer back to his Mizrahi roots
Yoni Avi Battat's new album combines all kinds of Jewish traditions — including his Iraqi heritage
Dance review: A Diamond Celebration
A programme showcasing the wide range of the Royal Ballet’s work is a mixed bag
Into the Music ballet review: Contemporary dance, classical brilliance…and something very strange
The Birmingham Royal Ballet is back at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London for a short run of a new triple bill, entitled 'Into the Music'
Dance review: Light of Passage
A work which delves into loss
Mayerling ballet review: As compelling a ballet as you will ever see
Joy Sable revisits Kenneth MacMillan’s dark masterpiece, giving it five stars
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