Category Archives: Dance

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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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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Suite Summer Dance Festival

Sunday was the last day of the Suite Summer Festival presented by Leeanne G-Bowley and the In-Sight Dance Company.   I saw the program twice and I was really touched by the dedication of the young dancers and choreographers on the … Continue reading

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New Video for Bolero Stravaganza by Yesid Lopez and DeMa Dance Company

The DeMa Dance Company will be performing Bolero Stravaganza, choreographed by Yesid Lopez, at the Suite Summer Dance Festival.  The Festival  will take place on July 28, 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m. and July 31 at 2:00 p.m. The … Continue reading

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DeMa Dance Company Coming To In Sight Suite Summer Festival

Starting to get excited about the In Sight Suite Summer Festival, coming up at the end of July.  The DeMa Dance Company will be performing Bolero Stravaganza, choreographed by Yesid Lopez.   The festival’s press release arrived this afternoon.  I’m not … Continue reading

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American Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake

Swan Lake American Ballet Theatre June 28, 2011 Even after having spent decades at the theater watching dance concerts, I continue to hold a special place in my heart for American Ballet Theatre’s production of Swan Lake, choreographed by Kevin … Continue reading

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Ballet Nacional de Cuba at BAM

La Magia de la Danza Ballet Nacional de Cuba Brooklyn Academy of Music – June 9, 2011 Ballet Nacional de Cuba performed for four nights at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the Si Cuba Festival, which gave … Continue reading

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Danza Contemporanea de Cuba at the Joyce Theater

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Joyce Theater May 18, 2011 All photos  by Gerardo Iglesias The Si Cuba Festival is currently being celebrated in New York City and will run through June.  It features Cuban visual art, film, music, and a … Continue reading

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