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BWW Reviews: WAVE RISING - Cycling the Tide
No ghouls or ghosts in Program C at John Ryan Theater in the annual Wave Rising Series, although the three piece program had its share of tricks, treats, and characters. Deviated Theatre's The Short Forever presented aerialists in its dance opera; The People Movers Not So Shiny bicycle jaunt dwelt ...
BWW Reviews: VOICES OF BULGARIA AND AMERICA Inspires at 92Y
At the 92nd Street YMHA, the air was welcoming, even communal, an environment where poets and weightlifters share space amid the world-famous Jewish institution. On October 17th an enthusiastic audience gathered in from the chill fall winds, warmed up and revivified by a multigenerational creativity...
BWW Reviews: L.A. DANCE PROJECT Mesmerizes at BAM
Reflections (2013) opened the evening with the evocative drift of piano compositions by David Lang, performed live by Andrew Zolinsky. The choreography by Benjamin Millepied bloomed as the act of making love, one seamless movement of relationship founded on unity. With themes of interdependence and ...
BWW Review: American Ballet Theatre
Our national ballet treasure, American Ballet Theatre, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The 2014-2015 season is abundant in new works, classical masterpieces, and signature American Ballet Theatre masterworks....
BWW Reviews: INNOVATIONS Inspires, Breaks Boundaries in Intimate Venue
A dancer's silhouette stands motionless on stage, illuminated by the bright lights slicing through the darkness of the black box theater. As the music begins and she slowly starts to move, the audience collectively holds its breath, afraid to make any sudden movements or sounds that might disrupt th...
BWW Reviews: Beijing Dance Theatre
Performing in the midst of Fall for Dance week, Beijing Dance Theatre may not have gotten the attention the company deserved, as evidenced by the empty seats in the Harvey Theatre at Bam. Certainly those who chose to see Beijing Dance Theatre over some of the other programs offered that week were n...
BWW Reviews: VOICES OF THE TARANTATE
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Voices of the Tarantate consisting of an all female ensemble, I arrived to the performance expecting an empowering, feminist show. Voices of the Tarantate did not disappoint on that front, but it ended up being so much more than that....
BWW Reviews: ON THE TOWN at Broadway's Lyric Theater Is a Delight from Start to Finish
The most recent revival of 'On the Town', the 1944 smash hit based on Jerome Robbins' 'Fancy Free' ballet about three sailors on 24-hour shore leave in NYC, is first-rate on all counts. Right from the moment that the booming bass-baritone voice of Phillip Boykin joins the audience singing 'The Star ...
BWW Reviews: KINSHIP Is A Dance Double Bill That Both Delights And Challenges
This is yet another wonderful production from Bangarra Dance Theatre....
BWW Reviews: ARB's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Preview at Hamilton Stage in Rahway
The American Repertory Ballet performed a delightful preview of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Hamilton Stage in Rahway on Friday, 10/17. The ballet is choreographed by the company's Artistic Director, Douglas Martin....
BWW Reviews: The BESSIES Celebrates a World of Dance in New York
The Bessies, formally known as the New York Dance and Performance Awards, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Apollo Theater on Monday, October 20th. It was an exciting evening that commemorated the diverse world of dance and those who tirelessly contribute to a field that makes this city come al...
BWW Reviews: CLASSIC NYCB, Sharing Space and Spirit
The New York City Ballet performs four works by four distinct choreographic aesthetics. From Balanchine to Peck 'Classic NYCB' displays alternating moods towards individual expression and ensemble harmony in abstract dance performance....
BWW Reviews: L.A. DANCE PROJECT Makes Outstanding NY Debut
This fall, L.A. Dance Project, founded in 2012 by newly appointed Paris Opera Ballet director and former New York City Ballet principal Benjamin Millepied, made its New York debut at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as a part of the 2014 Next Wave Festival. With works by Millepied, Justin Peck, and Wil...
DANCING WITH THE STARS #MuyCalienteMonday Recap 10/20; FULL RESULTS!
Tonight's #MuyCalienteMonday was, well...hot! With the competition heating up, our nine remaining couples were joined by guest judge and performer Pitbull on the DANCING stage. Now, I may not be a personal fan of Pitbull, but I was intrigued and impressed by how his judging was. I burned with antici...
BWW Review: Lar Lubovitch Dance Company at the Joyce
The internationally renowned Lar Lubovitch Dance Company returned to The Joyce Theater October 15-19, 2014. The program was entitled Ancient Tales, and the company presented two works based on ancient myths and folk stories from which fairy tales were formed....
BWW Reviews: Millipied's L.A. Dance Project on the Move
At long last, Benjamin Millipied's L.A. Dance Project premiered in New York City (his home among other creative homes) at BAM. The success of the October 17th program seemed to surprise the dancers themselves--sheepishly continuing to bow upon the audience's insistence....
BWW Reviews: Fall for Dance Offers 'Diverse' Bill
Though formulaic, Fall for Dance programs, presented each fall at New York City Center with the universal ticket price of $15, tend to succeed in including a diverse set of voices. Program 4 fulfilled this expectation, featuring works by Brian Brooks Moving Company, Tim Harbour, Benjamin Millipied, ...
BWW Reviews: CELTIC LEGENDS brings a taste of Ireland's music and dance to delight audiences of all ages.
CELTIC LEGENDS is a high energy taste of Irish culture, showcasing some of Ireland's talent. With a simple set of 6 lit banners topped with a celtic knot, the 6 piece band drive the show from the rear of the stage with both their own musical features and providing music for the 18 dancers....
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