In these final days before Christmas, it’s Nutcracker crunchtime (but don’t be too worried, since most productions will continue their run after the 25th, at least for a day or two). If you’ve yet to see a rendition this year, try New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, American Ballet Theatre at BAM, or New…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performed Dec. 12, 2013 New York City Center As one of the most nationally recognizable dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has a reputation to uphold. Now in its 41st year as a Resident Company of New York City Center, the Ailey company’s performance season has become a…
Talk about variety – this week, there’s something for everyone in the world of dance performances. Read on for more info about flamenco at The Joyce, a New York premiere from Reggie Wilson, and the beginning of Ailey’s month-long run at City Center. Reggie Wilson and Fist/Heel bring Hurston to BAM Inspired by Zora Neal…
Happy Thanksgiving readers! After a brief hiatus, my weekend recommendations are back, this time to provide a welcome repose from Black Friday/Saturday/Sunday madness. From touring tappers to New York traditions, there’s still plenty to be seen this weekend, and probably all of it more exciting than whatever you planned on buying at Macy’s tomorrow. Minnesota…
As promised, here’s an update detailing my upcoming performance plans, as well as another show danced by many of my peers that is worth checking out this weekend. Keep reading to find out more about these two student showcases, both featuring Columbia University and Barnard College students. Columbia Ballet Collaborative’s Fall 2013 Season at MMAC…
While NYC takes a break from big ballets (both NYCB and ABT have finished their fall performances), spend the next few weeks catching up with some of the city’s most exciting modern and experimental companies, both emerging and established, before we’re once again bombarded with the inevitable late-November ritual of Nutcracker advertising on our subway…
And then, one thousand years of peace Ballet Preljocaj Performed Nov. 7-9, 2013 Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music Heavy chains falling from the sky, costumes made from the flags of the world, and live sheep on the stage – how often does a dance work include all three? In Angelin Preljocaj’s And…
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