Author Archives: Karen

Garth Fagan Dance

Garth Fagan Dance Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Joyce Theater All photos by Yi-Chun Wu Program A of the Garth Fagan Dance Company’s Joyce season began with Prelude, which pays tribute to the rituals of the dance class. It opens with … Continue reading

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Daniela Hoff Dance Company – Shadowlands

Shadowlands Daniela Hoff Dance Company 2011 Wave Rising Series John Ryan White Wave Theater Friday, October 28, 2011 All photos by Steven Schreiber Daniela Hoff’s Shadowlands is a somber work that explores the subject of fear, “from simple worries to … Continue reading

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Dancer Chat with New York City Ballet’s Emily Kikta

New York City Ballet Dancer Chat with Emily Kikta School of American Ballet September 30, 2011 Photo by Paul Kolnik I can’t say enough good things about the Dancer Chat events that New York City Ballet hosts on selected Friday … Continue reading

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As Seen At The DUMBO Arts Festival – 01

I wish that I could credit this dance company, but I couldn’t find them listed anywhere in the guide to the festival.  Judging by the apparatus, which was a gigantic seesaw that moved according to how the dancers distributed their … Continue reading

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An Evening With New Chamber Ballet

An Evening With New Chamber Ballet City Center Studios Friday, September 9, 2011 Photos by Kristen Lodoen Linder For years, I’d seen the beautiful postcards distributed by New Chamber Ballet in the dance studios of Manhattan.  I really liked the … Continue reading

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Corn Fields of Bay Ridge

One thing that I love about summer time in Bay Ridge is watching this little corn field come to life.  It’s just someone’s front yard and the light isn’t exactly spectacular, but every year they grow beautiful corn. Since I … Continue reading

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Latin Choreographer’s Festival

Latin Choreographers Festival Founded and Directed by Ursula Verduzco Baruch Performing Arts Center Friday, August 5, 2011 All photos by Rachel Neville This year’s Latin Choreographers Festival in New York City delivered some of the most imaginative choreography and heartfelt … Continue reading

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Eiko & Koma – Water

Eiko & Koma’s Water Sunday, July 31, 2011 Paul Milstein Pool, Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival Eiko & Koma All photos by Sam Kanter Something transformative happens when dance is taken out of the theater, out … Continue reading

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Cool Things – 11.08.05

I’m on my way out, hoping to catch the Latin Choreographers Festival tonight.  Here are a few things that caught my eye this week: Scenes from our backyard “farm”.  Cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, red cherry peppers, figs and grapes.  Last … Continue reading

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