Category Archives: Dance

Shostakovich Trilogy by American Ballet Theatre

Shostakovich Triliogy – American Ballet Theatre Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Metropolitan Opera House – June 3, 2013 American Ballet Theatre’s Shostakovich Trilogy reminded me of everything that I find so attractive in Alexei Ratmansky’s choreography. Though it is intricate, complex … Continue reading

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New York City Ballet – Spring 2013

New York City Ballet Concerto DSCH, Sonatas and Interludes, In Creases, Stars and Stripes David H. Koch Theater – June 4, 2013 The opening section of Alexei Ratmansky’s Concerto DSCH set up a festive atmosphere to start off the evening. … Continue reading

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Wendy Whelan – Restless Creature

Wendy Whelan / Restless Creature Works & Process at the Guggenheim April 14, 2013 All photos by Nisian Hughes New York City Ballet principal dancer Wendy Whelan, will be appearing at Jacob’s Pillow this summer to present Restless Creature, an … Continue reading

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Somewhere Familiar Melodies by TAKE Dance

TAKE Dance Somewhere Familiar Melodies (World Premiere) Friday, April 12, 2013 Dance Now at Joe’s Pub All photos by Phyllis McCabe “Embracing limitation as a catalyst for creativity, we create all-inclusive, destination events that reflect a New York City landscape … Continue reading

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Conflicted Terrain and Infinity – Peridance Contemporary Dance Company

Peridance Contemporary Dance Company Sunday,  March 10, 2013 – Matinee Salvatore Capezio Theater Peridance Contemporary Dance Company is a wonderful group of strong expressive multi-faceted dancers presenting powerful choreography in a unique voice. In Igal Perry’s Conflicted Terrain, the choreography … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Remy Charlip – H.T. Chen and Dancers

H.T. Chen & Dancers A Tribute to Remy Charlip Friday, March 1, 2013 Chen Dance Center H.T. Chen & Dancers presented a combined celebration of the life and work of Remy Charlip, along with ceremonies for the Chinese New Year.  … Continue reading

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Nai-Ni Chen – Year of the Serpent

Year of the Serpent Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Victoria Theater – New Jersey Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, February 10, 2013 I’d been wanting to see the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for years, but it wasn’t until last weekend … Continue reading

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Elements – Azul Dance Theatre

Azul Dance Theatre / Yuki Hasegawa presents Elements Sunday, February 3, 2013 Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance Center Azul Dance Theatre’s performance of Elements was marked by original movement in which beauty and artistic expression took priority over flash and … Continue reading

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Anna Sokolow’s Lyric Suite

Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble presents Sounds of Sokolow Lyric Suite The Theatre at the 14th Street Y December 8, 2012 All photos by Meems In the opening passage of Lyric Suite, Allegretto Gioviale, dancer Richard Scandola stands alone and shirtless.  … Continue reading

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Choreography by Ratmansky

American Ballet Theatre Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Guggenheim Works & Process September 30, 2012 In 1986, renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, having never heard the names Rudolf Nureyev or Mikhail Baryshnikov, and having never seen … Continue reading

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