Bala Sole – Visages October 24, 2013 Ailey Citigroup Theater Young dancers who set out on the journey toward a performance career learn early on that the dance world can be a cruel place which excludes many whose hearts are … Continue reading
Benjamin Briones Ballet – Choreographers Residency and Performance Steps on Broadway – September 20, 2013 I always look forward to seeing new works by Benjamin Briones, Ursula Verduzco, and the choreographers and dancers with whom they work. Their programs always … Continue reading
Ballet Next Residency at Kingsborough Performing Arts Center Open Rehearsal August 8, 2013 Photos and video courtesy of Ballet Next When Ballet Next’s Artistic Director Michele Wiles launched into her first effort at choreography, she began by working in her … Continue reading
Sylvia June 25, 2013 Choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton American Ballet Theatre Metropolitan Opera House From the opening moments in the Sacred Forest, I was reminded that Sylvia and her Attendants occupy a unique role in classical ballet. It’s not … Continue reading
Graham Deconstructed: Acts of Light Martha Graham Dance Company with an introduction by Artistic Director Janet Eilber June 20, 2013 Graham Studio Theatre The experience of an audience member can be so deeply enhanced when an Artistic Director takes the … Continue reading
I’ve had a life long love affair with dance, especially with ballet. It began in the 1970s when I took class at American Ballet Theatre School. These days I work behind the scenes for a couple of dance companies and … Continue reading
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
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
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
