Why Do We Dance?

Acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan explores dance that tells a tale, from love stories to origin myths as he questions what makes the human race dance.

Akram Khan's journey into human dance origins continues as he explores more provocative dance styles that push boundaries and challenge convention.

Akram Khan explores how humans have been using dance as a means to achieve spiritual wellbeing and find peace as his stunning journey continues.

Akram Khan examines how dance is often used by humans to feel a sense of unity, to feel part of something bigger, to find solace and refuge.

Akram Khan uncovers the erotic charge of the tango in a specially filmed extract from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Milonga, and experiences the voyeuristic pleasure and desire in works by French choreographer Olivier Dubois and Dutch ballet master Hans van Manen.