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BWW Reviews: Ballet in Cinema from Emerging Pictures Presents Nederlands Dans Theatre
Contemporary Ballet powerhouse, Nederlands Dans Theatre, captured live the May 8th performance of four ballets. The resulting film is a magical mixture of live performances, complemented with interviews from dancers and choreographers, creating an intimate and intellectual viewing of the ballets....
BWW Reviews: SLEEPING BEAUTY at American Ballet Theatre
In my next life, I'm returning as the world's foremost dance historian to write the ultimate chronicle of Tchailovsky's Sleeping Beauty from 1890 to 2013. It's going to be a huge tome, one that encompasses every move, scene shift and cast change that was ever seen. Actually, by the time I finish my ...
BWW Reviews: La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival Presents Pavel Zustiak + Palissimo Company's 'The Painted Bird' Trilogy Cycle
Zustiak's trilogy The Painted Bird is rare in the sense that it is as intimate as a personal narrative and as authentic as historical nonfiction. Collaboratively, The Painted Bird is a genius production. The full experience is accessed because of the multi-dimensional approach to dance theater prod...
BWW Reviews: Savion Glover's STePZ is Passion and Percussion Personified
Savion Glover and company performed their newest full-length tap concert, 'STePZ,' to a sold out house at the Joyce Theater. The fresh and fun show runs through July 6th....
BWW Reviews: SYLVIA at American Ballet Theatre
To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure if I liked Frederick Ashton's Sylvia at the Metropolitan Opera House on Wednesday evening, June 26, or not. It had lots of things in its favor, but where was the spark? What's special about this ballet, and how did it get from Paris 1876 to New York City 2013? Is...
BWW Reviews: Graham II NY Season - Essential Martha Graham and Much More
Graham II, the dance troupe for the Martha Graham School of Dance, celebrated their New York Season at Graham Studio Theater from June 14th to the 16th. The open floor performance space worked perfectly for the dancers; the guests appreciated the close viewing opportunity....
BWW Reviews: BALLET TECH at the Joyce Theater
To quote William Shakespeare, 'Though she be but little, she is fierce.' True for all the performers of Ballet Tech on stage Saturday afternoon at the Joyce Theater. Eliot Feld created a full-time, tuition-free dance program for fourth through eighth graders, whose hard work exceeded expectations of...
BWW Reviews: American Ballet Theatre's SWAN LAKE Offers Delights and Disappointments
The ABT's current version of 'Swan Lake' is an lavish spectacle. Yet the company fails to do much with the intellectual and emotional depth of this most famous ballet....
BWW Reviews: Lydia Johnson Featuring Carlos Lopez
It was a pleasure to experience the fusion of Lydia Johnson's invigorating choreography with the precision and passion of Carlos Lopez. The entire performance evoked a variety of emotions ranging from devout love to high anticipation to true sorrow. Not only was the chemistry between Carlos Lopez an...
BWW Reviews: Scott Thompson's ONE FOR MY BABY is Ready to Bring the Light Back to Broadway
I still remember seeing my first Broadway show as a child. It had everything possible: drama, comedy, and, most importantly, depth and a broad spectrum of emotion. Shows weren't pigeon-holed into one genre or another; they were expansive and beautiful works that could elicit every possible feeling f...
BWW Reviews: ABT's LE CORSAIRE - New Staging of a Classical Work
The American Ballet Theater launches an ambitious production of the historically problematic Le Corsaire....
BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's PETER PAN is a Whimsical Good Time
The Houston Ballet is known for its elaborate and beautiful productions. Every ticket purchased guarantees a performance filled with masterful dancing, brilliant choreography, remarkable sets, and music. Houston Ballet's much anticipated production of PETER PAN is no exception and nothing short of f...
BWW Reviews: Take a Historical Journey with Manhattan Youth Ballet's MADE IN AMERICA
Manhattan Youth Ballet's spring recital showcased a diverse array of American choreography, performed by students ages eight to eighteen. The evening was a an interesting historical journey, reminding the audience that the art form has, and will, continue to evolve....
BWW Reviews: Dance Now Presents MY NAME IS BARBRA/ ADAM
Adam Barruch captivated audiences at Joe's Pub this week in his one man show, My Name is Barbra ADAM. From the moment Barruch stepped on stage, he was fully committed to the character of a mental patient, conveyed incisively through contemporary dance numbers. Utilizing a small space, Barruch moved ...
Bww Reviews: Ballet in Cinema From Emerging Pictures Presents ROMEO AND JULIET
The Bolshoi's production of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet is, in the words of Rodgers and Hammerstein, 'A Puzzlement.' Big, sprawling, clashing swords, crying on the floor, it just fails to come to life....
BWW Reviews: School of American Ballet Annual Workshop Performance
One of the country's highest regarded ballet schools presents it's annual workshop performance series and gives their students a chance to be seen by scouts from companies from around the globe....
BWW Reviews: Four Recent Pieces from the New Chamber Ballet
In its newest showcase, the New Chamber Ballet presented pared-down experimental works alongside graceful pieces with classical credentials. It was an evening enriched by an intimate atmosphere, and by choreographer Miro Magloire's attention to tone, gesture, and detail....
BWW Reviews: All Robbins, Not All Good
As part of the Amerixan Music Festival, City Ballet honors a choreographer whose work has greatly influenced 20th century American dance....
BWW Reviews: PEDIGREE, PERIGEE, APOEE: Christopher Williams Curates, Douglas Dunn and Jordan Isadore
The final Friday's at noon performance at the 92Y featured a presentation of works by Douglas Dunn, Jordan Isadore and Christopher Williams. Although each choreographer's work was unique and distinct, a common thread emerged amongst the three in their concept and creation....
BWW Reviews: DoubleTake Dance Company
Wishing to escape the chaos of the city and the summer heat in a relaxing garden while viewing free art? Look no further than La Salvatore La Russa Dance Theatre, where each Sunday different dance companies perform. This week, ignoring the threat of a thunderstorm, dance lovers congregated to watc...
BWW Reviews: Tiffany Mills' BERRIES AND BULLS and THE FEAST
The Tiffany Mills Company crowned their participation in Brooklyn Academy of Music's new Professional Development Program with performances of two dance works. "The Feast (Part 1)" and evening-length work "Berries and Bulls," bring focus to Mills' signature interest in the dynamics of relationships,...
BWW Reviews: Noah Racey's PULSE at Asolo Rep
From the opening breath of this 90-minute dance musical, you'll be wrapped in the artistry that is true American song and dance....
BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL is Lackluster Despite Abundant Dance Spectacles
The hugely popular 1983 film Flashdance, starring Jennifer Beals, received a musical facelift and had its world premiere in July 2008 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Following a UK Tour, FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL opened on London's West End in late 2010. However, the show closed earlier than expecte...
BWW Reviews: Brooklyn Academy of Music's 36th Season of DanceAfrica - Embodies Intricate Paths of Tradition and Change
Everyone gathered at DanceAfrica, regardless of race or origin, was invited and involved in the experience. The promptness of New York City seemed to be momentarily soothed with a sense of eagerness to just enjoy an unaffectedness moment of celebration....
BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS is Exhilarating, Extravagant & Immaculately Programmed
Houston Ballet is kicking off the summer with their resplendent production of JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS. This amazing treat is made complete with thrilling dance compositions by three of the world's leading modern choreographers, George Balanchine, Ji?i Kylian, and Jerome Robbins. The three acts are ...
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