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BWW Reviews: Ballet Next Performs at New York Live Arts
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, Michele Wiles presented the second evening of performances of her new company, Ballet Next, at NYLA....
BWW Reviews: David Parsons at the Joyce
The choreography of David Parsons has always been a mystery to me. He has ideas and a vision, yet they never gel. This was apparent to my colleague and me when we attended the David Parsons gala on January 14. While not exclusively dedicated to Mr. Parsons-there were tributes to Paul Taylor in whose...
BWW Reviews: Michael Pink's NUTCRACKER Perfects Visions of Sugarplums
While 'visions of sugarplums' may appear fantastical, Artistic Director Michael Pink presents these marvelous performance delights for the city this December. Under Pink's direction and choreography, The Milwaukee Ballet presents Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker for another holiday season. ...
BWW Reviews: TERRACOTTA PRINCE A Fresh Take on Nutcracker
My mother took me to the ballet when I was young. I came home with a souvenir bouquet and would not stop listening or dancing to the score, imagining a giant Christmas tree and those nasty rats scurrying across my living room floor. I like to imagine the magic of theatre and the arts creating that s...
BWW Reviews: The Colorado Ballet Shines with Their 53rd Annual Production of THE NUTCRACKER
f I could choose one word to describe this fantastic production and time honored tradition from the Colorado Ballet, it would be CHARMING!...
BWW Reviews: Donna Uchizono Company Stirs the Air at New York Live Arts
The depth of Uchizono's work is palpable. It is a masterful revelation of the density of fear, disquietude, and the ever-present passage of time....
BWW Reviews: DANCE IN PRISONS: CONFINEMENT VS FREEDOM, WHAT IS IT? Demonstrates How Dance Can Save Lives
Edward Henkel presented his event Dance in Prisons: Confinement vs. Freedom, What is It?, as part of his MovementTalks: Dance as a Catalyst for Change series, which is in its fourth season, at the 92nd Street Y on Friday, December 13....
BWW Reviews: Juilliard Dance: New Dances PLUS: Edition 2013
It's always a pleasure watching developing dancers. You can say you knew and saw them when. That's was my reaction after watching Juilliard Dance: New Dances Plus Edition 2013 this past Sunday. On the other hand, my response to the dances themselves did not propel me into critical encomiums, and I p...
BWW Reviews: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Brings Variety to the Stage
So you've decided you want to see Alvin Ailey this holiday season- now what? There are so many different numbers and performances, so where do you start? Which night do you go? How do you choose? After going to Alvin Ailey two weekends in a row, I was amazed at how much the two nights differed and, ...
BWW Reviews: Ballet Austin Debuts New Designs for THE NUTCRACKER
It's tough to think of a production in the Austin area that's been as hyped as Ballet Austin's current production of The Nutcracker. Now in its 51st year, this year's show features new sets and costumes, the first time in over a decade that Ballet Austin's Nutcracker has received such a makeover. ...
BWW Reviews: Ballet in Cinema Presents Bolshoi Ballet's SLEEPING BEAUTY
As I was leaving the theater after watching a live Bolshoi Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty, the purple fairy of civility appeared and asked to speak with me. As we could not find a restaurant fit for royalty, we adjourned to a nearby Dunkin' Donuts and sat down to chat. The following is a live ...
BWW Reviews: Kozlova's THE NUTCRACKER
Small children running wild while dressed as mice, fake cannonballs being thrown into the crowd, a magic show on stage- what else could it be but the season favorite, The Nutcracker?...
BWW Review: THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER is Delightful
Dances Patrelle, the official ballet company of Ballet Academy East, with its well-trained students and company members ranging in ages 5 to 65, guests stars Jenifer Ringer and Jared Angle (New York City Ballet) and Matthew Dribble (The Royal Ballet) and children from various New York City dance sch...
BWW Reviews: Dance Conservatory Project Presents THE NUTCRACKER
Artistic Director Valentina Kozlova presented her Dance Conservatory of New York in The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 7, 2013 for two performances at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. I had the pleasure of attending the 3:00pm performance....
BWW Reviews: ANNA SOKOLOW WAY, A Tribute to Sokolow's Works and More
Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble presented Anna Sokolow Way at the Theater at the 14th Street Y to captivated audiences....
BWW Reviews: Savion Glover Steals the Spotlight at ELLINGTON AT CHRISTMAS
Glover has been a personal idol of mine as a tap dancer since I was a young girl and fast picking up the art. This, however, was my first opportunity to see him live, and he did not disappoint. Glover tapped along to the band, his feet became a musical instrument of their own- the best musical instr...
BWW Reviews: Alvin Ailey's FROM BEFORE, World Premiere of LIFT, and REVELATIONS
Alvin Ailey is a modern African dance company that is best known for its strength, powerful isolations, and breath-taking lifts and leaps, and did I mention strength? Despite the horrible downpour of rain outside on Friday night, the house was packed and buzzing with excitement and anticipation for ...
BWW Reviews: Ballet West Delivers a Sparkling NUTCRACKER
I recently had the honor and privilege of taking my six-year-old niece to her first ballet. It was Ballet West's The Nutcracker, a perfect choice for any child excited about the holiday season, ballet, and performing. The story of The Nutcracker dates back to 1816 and was written by E.T.A. Hoffman. ...
BWW Reviews: Camile A Brown & Dancers' 'Mr. TOL E. RAncE' at Kumble Theatre
Creating an artistic work that can be controversial - where smiles and laughter do not always reflect joy, happiness, criticism and conflict do not always represent anger and shame--cannot be an easy task....
BWW Reviews: THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER in Olde New York Enchants
'The Yorkville Nutcracker' by Dances Patrelle was performed from December 5th through December 8th at the Kaye Playhouse of Hunter College to the absolute delight of the show's audiences....
BWW Reviews: Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca Excite Audiences at the Joyce
Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca will perform at the Joyce Theater through December 15th. Their high-spirited dance and musical performances will excite their audiences....
BWW Reviews: ModERIN: Darrah Carr Dance 15th Anniversary Season with Guest Choreographer Sean Curran
ModERIN: The 15th anniversary season of Darrah Carr Dance featuring guest choreographer Sean Curran stunned audiences on the weekend of November 22nd. The show spoke to all ethnic backgrounds and traditions, making it an enjoyable performance for everyone. Darrah Carr mastered the art of fusing tr...
BWW Reviews: George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER - Thoughts on a Holiday Classic
A well honored tradition, New York City Ballet performs George Balanchine's rendition of the The Nutcracker....
BWW Reviews: THE NUTCRACKER Inspires Holiday Cheer in ARB Production
Now in its 50th year, the American Repertory Ballet's holiday presentation of THE NUTCRACKER delights young and old with humor, spectacle, and stirring music....
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