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BWW Reviews: THE RED DRESS Brings the Dance Artistry of China to the Koch
For the third year, China Arts and Entertainment Group is treating NYC dancegoers to an all-too-limited engagement of a lavish and exquisitely performed dance theater piece at the Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. Opening night of 'The Red Dress' on Thursday March 6th 2014 will be followed by performa...
BWW Review: New York Theatre Ballet's CINDERELLA
New York Theatre Ballet's Cinderella at Florence Gould Hall March 2, 2014, 3:30pm is another delightful flower in their garden of wonderful children's ballets....
BWW Reviews: Not Those Kind of Duets - Casebolt and Smith's O(h)
Casebolt and Smith is a duet dance theatre company (made up of Liz Casebolt and my former dance professor, Joel Smith) hailing from sunny Los Angeles. They performed O(h) as part of the 92nd Street Y's Harkness Dance Festival, 'Stripped/Dressed,' curated by fellow choreographer, Doug Varone. A singl...
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF ESTHER
I went to see a program with Ariel Rivka's Book of Esther at the Ailey Citigroup as the dance centerpiece and emerged from the performance with admiration for the world premiere of Take...Taken...Taking, by Alan Obuzor, named by Dance Magazine as one of the 25 choreographers of 2013 to watch, and wa...
BWW Reviews: NEW YORK CITY BALLET Offers a Music Lesson Along With Four Ballets Set to Scores by French Composers
As a welcome surprise during the New York City Ballet matinee on Saturday, March 1st 2014 at the Koch Theater, the recently renovated orchestra pit rose so that Interim Music Director Andrews Sills could give us an interesting history lesson with the musicians in full view. Under the direction of Gu...
BWW Reviews: CINDERELLA at New York Theatre Ballet is a Beautiful Whirlwind of Magic
New York Theatre Ballet's CINDERELLA is a lovely spectacle of dance and magic....
BWW Reviews: KING ARTHUR'S CAMELOT Captivates Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Ballet blew audiences away with its World Premier of King Arthur's Camelot. The completely original ballet truly shows the world what the Cincinnati performing arts scene is capable of. This was my first experience with the Cincinnati Ballet and I am officially a super fan. I have al...
BWW Reviews: Kyle deCamp Chips Away at Accepted Realities in URBAN RENEWAL
Based on deCamp's experience growing up in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago in the 1960's, Urban Renewal reveals the commonly kept secrets of an era through memories, perceptions, and politics couched cleverly in deCamp's unflinching personal narrative....
BWW Reviews: Nora Chipaumire Constructs an Intriguing Portrait at 92nd Street Y
It is a challenging and curious task to describe a person you are inextricably linked to, but have never known. Presented as a work in process February 21-23 at the 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Festival, Nora Chipaumire's portrait of myself as my father examined the difficult process of tackling tha...
BWW Reviews: Jessica Lang Dance
Jessica Lang Dance performed in New York City this week at the Joyce Theater and it did not disappoint. The choreography never failed to be completely original and the cast performed with pristine technique. The show was under two hours and showcased three New York premiers and returning pieces. All...
BWW Reviews: Fans of NEW YORK CITY BALLET 'See the Music' of Three 20th Century Violin Concertos
Balanchine once said, "See the music, hear the dance". The audience at the Koch Theater on the afternoon of February 22nd 2014 had the opportunity to do exactly that when the works of three very different choreographers brought treasured violin concertos to life. Kudos to Concertmasters Arturo Delmo...
BWW Reviews: The Colorado Ballet Presents an Enchanting Performance in the Classic Fairy tale, CINDERELLA!
When you are dealing with one of the most beloved children's love stories of all time, there is a delicate balance between the story and the dance....
BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's ALADDIN is an Opulent and Mesmerizing Treat
Last night, Houston Ballet presented the American Premiere performance of David Bintley's spellbinding ALADDIN. The ballet, commissioned by National Ballet of Japan, had its World Premiere on November 15, 2008. For this opulent and mesmerizing theatrical treat, choreographer David Bintley pulls his ...
BWW Reviews: Inlet Dance Educates in Collaboration with Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Bill Wade's INLET DANCE COMPANY uses dance to educate and enlighten. His proficient and creative dancers, and collaborative approach to performance, makes it one of the most exciting of Cleveland's dance companies....
BWW Reviews: New York City Ballet Treats NYC to 'Coppelia' After a 5-Year Hiatus
During February 2014, the third snowiest on record in NYC, winter weary dancegoers are welcoming the mood-boosting comedy and charm of the New York City Ballet's version of "Coppelia". Staged by Balanchine with the legendary Alexandra Danilova in 1974, the production has musical passages for added m...
BWW Reviews: Remember the Name LEESAAR THE COMPANY
The booming applause resounded with meaning last Saturday night, as it practically called out welcome to the club. The dance companies in this club are those well-known few that travel the world and perform at highly regarded dance venues and festivals throughout the nation. It is certainly a sign o...
BWW Reviews: Ethan Stiefel Brings ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET to NYC
On February 12th 2014 at the Joyce Theater, Royal New Zealand Ballet under the artistic direction of iconic ballet star Ethan Stiefel opened a five-day run that marks the conclusion of the troupe's first U.S. tour in 21 years. Dancegoers in four cities -- Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Minneapolis, and...
BWW Reviews: NEW YORK CITY BALLET Delivers Two Hits and a Miss in a Triple Bill
With Fashion Week 2014 under way in the tents at Lincoln Center from February 6th to 13th, New York City Ballet dusted off Peter Martins' 2012 tribute to iconic designer Valentino for the evening performance at Koch Theater on Saturday, February 8th. A description of 'Bal de Couture' on the company'...
BWW Reviews: STOMP Still Bringing Down the House!
My first experience with Stomp was when I was working at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston in the late 90s as a theatre manager. I recall watching from the back as small bits of plaster floated to the ground. The old building didn't know what it was in for....
BWW Reviews: Benefit for Youth American Grand Prix Comes to Life
On January 27, 2014, in a large studio at New York's City Center, I had the pleasure of attending a benefit for YAGP, hosted by Barbara Brandt. American Ballet Theatre principals, Marcelo Gomez and James Whiteside, and soloist Misty Copeland gave up their day off to participate in this exhibition....
BWW Reviews: BOWIE PROJECT Is a Dance Oddity
It's about time that the music of David Bowie gets a stage treatment, and it's no wonder that the inventive Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre clearly sees the potential to create a unique theatrical experience through Bowie's work. Part concert, part dance show, and part performance art, the world premie...
BWW Reviews: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' Annual Dance Concert Enthralls Audience
Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' Annual Dance Concert and POW-WOW is now being performed at the Theater for the New City through February 9th. It is a fantastic show for young and old alike to enjoy authentic Native American dance and music....
BWW Reviews: A Pony's Debut and Two Little Prodigies Steal the Show at NEW YORK CITY BALLET
I promise I'm going to give you a complete and serious review of the New York City Ballet's performance at the Koch Theatre on Saturday, February 1st 2014. However, I can't resist starting with the two most endearing and unforgettable moments of the evening. First, a pair of prodigiously talented li...
BWW Review: New York Theatre Ballet Presents KEITH MICHAELS' ALICE-IN-WONDERLAND FOLLIES.
New York Theatre Ballet's Production of Keith Michael's Alice-in-Wonderland Follies, A Ballet Vaudeville presented on January 26, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. is a fantastic production. This is a rave review because there is no more delightful or charming production to be found in New York City....
BWW Reviews: New York City Ballet's 4th Annual SATURDAY AT THE BALLET WITH GEORGE
Nearly 31 years have passed since George Balanchine, the prolific and pioneering 20th century choreographer, died on April 30th 1983. Yet the New York City Ballet, the company he co-founded with Lincoln Kirstein 80 years ago, continues to revere and remember him with equal parts fondness and awe. Th...
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