DANCE THEATER REVIEWS

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....

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...

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,...

From the opening breath of this 90-minute dance musical, you'll be wrapped in the artistry that is true American song and dance....

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...

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....

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 ...

Katy Pyle has broken and rewritten every rule of classical ballet in her recreation of the Ballets Russes staple, The Firebird, performed as part of Danspace Project at St Mark's Church in the Bowery. Pyle's term "ballez," certainly seems fitting. Her choreography utilizes the classical ballet voc...

New York City Ballet's Art Series is off to a great start thanks to the fun and provocative work of Faile, an art duo based in Brooklyn. NYCB is once again asserting its place as a leading Arts organization thanks to the forward thinking leadership of Peter Martins....

Beautiful technicians and haunting visages, the women seemed to be involved in some sophisticated conversation of an old forgotten world, where the women were impossibly strong and passion was the necessity of life....

I was looking forward to American Ballet Theater's triple bill on May 21 with anticipation, because I had seen one of the ballets, Frederick Ashton's A Month in the County, years ago, and always held it in warm esteem. I remembered how moved I was as the curtain fell on the dancer (was it Lynn Seymo...

As part of its 33 Ballets in 3 Weeks showcase, the New York City Ballet staged Stravinsky's 'Firebird' alongside three short, recent compositions. The show had a few imperfections-but also had several bracing, spectacular moments....

After traveling through Europe, Africa and Asia, Battery Dance Company returned home to New York City for its 37th season, performing and offering workshop classes. Members of the company have made it their mission to offer instruction on proper dance technique and choreography to regions where no f...

Three European choreographers present three very different works as part of the New York City Ballet's American Music Festival....

4 Out of 5 Stars | The Eifman Ballet's St. Petursburg resident production of RODIN blew audiences away at the Sony Centre in downtown Toronto....

On Friday, May 17, 2015, choreographers, dancers, and dance enthusiasts-old and young-gathered together at the 92nd Street Y to remember the elegant maverick of modern dance, Pauline Koner. The afternoon featured four reconstructions of Koner's choreography, along with a 1949 video of her dancing ...

It's been said that good news is worth repeating. I guess that adage can be modified for the arts as well. A masterpiece is worth repeating, and thankfully Blue Lapis Light has decided to reprise their stunning, site specific dance piece Heaven-Earth-One a mere seven months after its last producti...

John Cranko's Onegin was recently presented by American Ballet Theatre. As I expected, the reviews weren't great. It seems Cranko never commands much respect over here. The reviews all describe the work in the same way: empty, boring, sleep-inducing. But I don't agree. Sure, the ballet could be shor...

French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents The Ulysses Syndrome celebrating World Nomads Tunisia On Thursday May 14, 2013, as part of the fifth edition of its biennial World Nomads Festival, the French Institute Alliance Française presented The Ulysses Syndrome, a dance c...

Alison Chase, known for founding the movement collective Pilobolus, bravely presented her creative process before an audience at the 92nd Street Y. In 2008, Alison Chase founded Alison Chase Performance, a platform to explore interdisciplinary work utilizing film, photography, live music and museum...

Juilliard's 2013 graduating class captivated the audience on Sunday, May 4, at the Rosemary and Meredith Willson Theater, with seven new world premiere choreographed works by Jason Collins, Julia Headley, Garth Johnson, David Norsworthy, Raymond Pinto, Lilja Ruriksdottir and Lea Ved....

In an homage to Broadway great Jerome Robbins, the NYC has performed three short Robbins compositions: 'Interplay', 'Fancy Free', and 'I'm Old Fashioned'. The results aren't perfect, but Robbins's unique talents are finely displayed....

Esperanza's AVES explores the movement and personalities of birds while BARE Dance Company exemplifies the synergy and camaraderie of birds in a flock....

Royal Ballet offers audiences an exciting backstage glimpse into the creation of their first full length commission in 16 years, Alice and Wonderland....

Three dances based on the music of Richard Rodgers are enjoying a run at Lincoln Center. The results are uneven, but Rodgers's mastery is always apparent....