89K views · 4.2K reactions |  First look at Mats Ek's The Rite of Spring! The legendary choreographer harnesses the power of Stravinsky's totemic music to tell the story of an arranged marriage. Featuring 20 dancers and English National Ballet Philharmonic, this new version receives its world premiere this week at Sadler's Wells in London! Last few tickets remaining: https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/ek-forsythe-quagebeur/ | English National Ballet | Facebook

Can pride in national identity stem from certain chapters in a country’s history? For some, national identity is closely tied to heritage and history—pride in the sacrifices and achievements of previous generations, love of symbols (like the British monarchy) seen as tangible manifestations of national values, virtues and ideals. We hear a lot about the past being littered with actions and attitudes contemporary citizens are ashamed of—but what of the other side of history? How should that be re