Paul Taylor Dance
"The Royal Opera House's Linbury stage, where the company makes their return to Britain after two decades, fails to contain in. Fourth wall? What fourth wall?" - The Times
For more than seven decades, Paul Taylor Dance Company has stood at the forefront of American modern dance, embodying an exceptional combination of athletic virtuosity, musical intelligence, theatrical wit, and emotional clarity. Founded in 1954 by the legendary choreographer Paul Taylor (1930–2018), the Company continues today as a vibrant and ever-evolving artistic force, preserving a monumental legacy while actively shaping the future of dance.
Under the artistic direction of Michael Novak, the Company has entered a new chapter defined by a balance between continuity and renewal. Alongside the stewardship of Paul Taylor’s masterpieces, Paul Taylor Dance Company champions contemporary creation by commissioning leading choreographers of today, ensuring that the repertory remains alive, relevant, and in dialogue with the present. This balance between legacy and innovation has become one of the Company’s defining hallmarks.
"Hail to the athletes of the gods" - The Guardian
The Guardian
“intelligent, stylish, and physically magnificent.”
New York Magazine
“One of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies in the entire world.”
The New York Times
"Paul Taylor is not for the cynical...after a hurricane of leaping and spinning and tightly honed technique, you’re thinking how joyful it is to be alive."
The Guardian
