Last Saturday (3/15), I attended a performance of “Thank You For Coming,” the latest work from Bessie Award-winning dance and theatre artist Faye Driscoll. I had a great experience working with Faye last year when she made a piece for the Barnard College Department of Dance, and since then, I’ve been eagerly awaiting her next…
As March approaches, springtime isn’t the only thing descending upon New York City – dancers are flooding NYC streets and stages this month as many spring seasons and festivals kick off in the coming weeks. Whether you’re a flamenco fan or a ballet buff, there’s something for everyone happening in dance this month. Read on…
New York City Ballet Performed January 31, 2014 David H. Koch Theatre, Lincoln Center New York, NY For many audience members, New York City Ballet will always be Mr. Balanchine’s company. Though NYCB still regularly rotates a good number of Balanchine works into its repertoire each season, current Artistic Director Peter Martins has also made…
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…
November is perhaps the busiest month for many dance companies and theaters, and consequently, one of the best times to see dance. Fall Seasons are already in full swing at the bigger players (The Joyce, City Center, David H. Koch Theater, and BAM, to name a few), but that’s not a free pass to forsake…
In the second installment of the three-week project Musée de la danse – Three Collective Gestures, French choreographer and Musée curator Boris Charmatz and his cast of 24 dancers took over the second floor atrium at the Museum of Modern Art this weekend to present Charmatz’s Levée des conflits extended/Suspension of Conflicts Extended. A “durational…
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