Ballets With a Twist Brings COCKTAIL HOUR to New Jersey This October
by Sierra Fox - October 02, 2012
Following a smashing summer season and a sold-out benefit performance with special guest Cyndi Lauper, Ballets with a Twist, the hot next generation ballet company, has announced New Jersey performance dates for its intoxicating evening of dance, Cocktail Hour.
by Sierra Fox - October 02, 2012
Following a smashing summer season and a sold-out benefit performance with special guest Cyndi Lauper, Ballets with a Twist, the hot next generation ballet company, has announced New Jersey performance dates for its intoxicating evening of dance, Cocktail Hour.
YOUR BODY IS NOT A SHARK Makes World Premiere, 1/11-1/13
by Sierra Fox - October 02, 2012
CADENZA and Cid Pearlman/Performance Projects are proud to announce the world premiere of 'Your Body Is Not a Shark,' a performance piece encompassing dance, live music, and sound collage. Choreographed by Cid Pearlman with an original score composed and performed by Joan Jeanrenaud, text by poet Denise Leto, and musical direction by Maya Barsacq, 'Your Body Is Not a Shark' uses physical limitation and difference as a point of departure for examining the creative process. It is an inquiry into the subtlety of form - poetic, choreographic, musical - and into the ways in which form's constraints inspire. In the end 'Shark' is a paean to the power of art and to the artist within each of us.
by Sierra Fox - October 02, 2012
CADENZA and Cid Pearlman/Performance Projects are proud to announce the world premiere of 'Your Body Is Not a Shark,' a performance piece encompassing dance, live music, and sound collage. Choreographed by Cid Pearlman with an original score composed and performed by Joan Jeanrenaud, text by poet Denise Leto, and musical direction by Maya Barsacq, 'Your Body Is Not a Shark' uses physical limitation and difference as a point of departure for examining the creative process. It is an inquiry into the subtlety of form - poetic, choreographic, musical - and into the ways in which form's constraints inspire. In the end 'Shark' is a paean to the power of art and to the artist within each of us.
RDT Performs at Ring Around the Rose, 10/13
by Kelsey Denette - October 02, 2012
Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) is bringing together two dimensional art with three dimensional dancing in this month's Ring Around the Rose. 'Draw, Dance, Design, Discover' is an interactive adventure that will invite children and parents alike to explore the elements of art and choreography using line, shape, color, texture and movement with RDT and visual artist, Megan Hallet.
by Kelsey Denette - October 02, 2012
Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) is bringing together two dimensional art with three dimensional dancing in this month's Ring Around the Rose. 'Draw, Dance, Design, Discover' is an interactive adventure that will invite children and parents alike to explore the elements of art and choreography using line, shape, color, texture and movement with RDT and visual artist, Megan Hallet.
Dimensions Dance Theater presents Premiere of DOWN THE CONGO LINE II, 10/13
by Kelsey Denette - October 02, 2012
Dimensions Dance Theater has announced the premiere of DOWN THE CONGO LINE II featuring two works rooted in Congolese tradition by choreographers Herve (Kayos) Makaya and Jose "Cheo" Rojas, directed by Dimensions Dance Theater Artistic Director Deborah Vaughan. A celebration of dance and music rooted in Congolese traditions, the performance will be accompanied by Cuban and Congolese percussionists, and two of the Bay Area's best-known drummers-Sandy Perez from Cuba, and Kiazi Malonga, son of the late Malonga Casquelourd.
by Kelsey Denette - October 02, 2012
Dimensions Dance Theater has announced the premiere of DOWN THE CONGO LINE II featuring two works rooted in Congolese tradition by choreographers Herve (Kayos) Makaya and Jose "Cheo" Rojas, directed by Dimensions Dance Theater Artistic Director Deborah Vaughan. A celebration of dance and music rooted in Congolese traditions, the performance will be accompanied by Cuban and Congolese percussionists, and two of the Bay Area's best-known drummers-Sandy Perez from Cuba, and Kiazi Malonga, son of the late Malonga Casquelourd.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Luminario Ballet's LIFT TICKET, Nominated for 2012 World Dance Award
by Stage Tube - October 01, 2012
Luminario Ballet has been nominated for a World Dance Award in the Live Performance category for Judith FLEX Helle's 'Lift Ticket', which premiered at the Martha B Knoebel Dance Theater in April of 2011. Watch an excerpt of the piece featuring aerial dance fusion choreography and dancers Ashley Hoffman, Sadie Black, Stephanie Kim, Evan Swenson, Brett Womack, Alex Stabler, Michael Waldrop and Sita Acevedo, below!
by Stage Tube - October 01, 2012
Luminario Ballet has been nominated for a World Dance Award in the Live Performance category for Judith FLEX Helle's 'Lift Ticket', which premiered at the Martha B Knoebel Dance Theater in April of 2011. Watch an excerpt of the piece featuring aerial dance fusion choreography and dancers Ashley Hoffman, Sadie Black, Stephanie Kim, Evan Swenson, Brett Womack, Alex Stabler, Michael Waldrop and Sita Acevedo, below!
Amanda Selwyn Dance Presents FALL FURTHER Tonight, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2012
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre joins with Pentacle's other East Coast Gallery artists for a one night only performance of new and touring repertoire tonight, October 1, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street (at Ninth Avenue), New York City.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2012
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre joins with Pentacle's other East Coast Gallery artists for a one night only performance of new and touring repertoire tonight, October 1, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street (at Ninth Avenue), New York City.
Oregon Native Returns to Direct LE GRAND CONTINENTAL in Portland Today, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2012
New York-based dancer and Oregon native, Jamie Benson, has accepted the position of Rehearsal Director for Le Grand Continental, an ambitious, 30-minute contemporary line dance by Montreal-based choreographer Sylvain Emard. As Rehearsal Director, Benson is responsible for casting & teaching a very diverse group of 150 Oregonians a wildly creative line dance.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2012
New York-based dancer and Oregon native, Jamie Benson, has accepted the position of Rehearsal Director for Le Grand Continental, an ambitious, 30-minute contemporary line dance by Montreal-based choreographer Sylvain Emard. As Rehearsal Director, Benson is responsible for casting & teaching a very diverse group of 150 Oregonians a wildly creative line dance.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Returns to Houston Tonight, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2012
Back by popular demand, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns to Houston with a new program tonight, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. in Wortham Center's Cullen Theater, presented by Society for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2012
Back by popular demand, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns to Houston with a new program tonight, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. in Wortham Center's Cullen Theater, presented by Society for the Performing Arts.
BALLET HISPANICO Returns to Columbus Tonight, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2012
CAPA presents Ballet Hispanico at 8pm tonight, September 29, at the Capitol Theatre (77 S. High St.). Tickets are $19.50-$34 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000. Students between the ages of 13-19 may purchase $5 PNC Arts Alive All Access tickets while available.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2012
CAPA presents Ballet Hispanico at 8pm tonight, September 29, at the Capitol Theatre (77 S. High St.). Tickets are $19.50-$34 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000. Students between the ages of 13-19 may purchase $5 PNC Arts Alive All Access tickets while available.
Gibney Dance to Observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2012
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gibney Dance (GD) (www.gibneydance.org) will host a diverse range of events during October at Gibney Dance Center (GDC). The free activities are open to the public and have been designed to provide information and increase awareness around the issue of domestic violence both in the United States and abroad.
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2012
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gibney Dance (GD) (www.gibneydance.org) will host a diverse range of events during October at Gibney Dance Center (GDC). The free activities are open to the public and have been designed to provide information and increase awareness around the issue of domestic violence both in the United States and abroad.
Glorya Kaufman Presents The National Ballet of Canada's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, 10/19-21
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2012
The tenth anniversary season of Glorya Kaufman presents Dance at The Music Center continues with the U.S. debut of The National Ballet of Canada's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with music by Joby Talbot, at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with live orchestra for five performances only October 19-21, 2012. Karen Kain is the Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada.
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2012
The tenth anniversary season of Glorya Kaufman presents Dance at The Music Center continues with the U.S. debut of The National Ballet of Canada's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with music by Joby Talbot, at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with live orchestra for five performances only October 19-21, 2012. Karen Kain is the Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada.
RIOULT Dance New York Announces One-Night-Only Performance, 10/11
by Patrick Nugent - September 28, 2012
RIOULT Dance New York is holding a special one-night-only public Studio Performance on Thursday October 11th to launch the Company's upcoming Germany Tour. Beginning at 8:00 pm, the intimate showing at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center will conclude with a lively Q&A with Artistic Director and Choreographer, Pascal Rioult and the RIOULT Company dancers.
by Patrick Nugent - September 28, 2012
RIOULT Dance New York is holding a special one-night-only public Studio Performance on Thursday October 11th to launch the Company's upcoming Germany Tour. Beginning at 8:00 pm, the intimate showing at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center will conclude with a lively Q&A with Artistic Director and Choreographer, Pascal Rioult and the RIOULT Company dancers.
Tom Gold Dance Joins International Ballet Festival of Havana in Cuba
by Kelsey Denette - September 27, 2012
Tom Gold Dance has been invited to be a part of the International Ballet Festival of Havana in Cuba. They will present two performances, Wednesday, October 31 at 5:00 PM and Thursday, November 1 at 5:00 PM at The Mella Theatre of Havana, Cuba.
by Kelsey Denette - September 27, 2012
Tom Gold Dance has been invited to be a part of the International Ballet Festival of Havana in Cuba. They will present two performances, Wednesday, October 31 at 5:00 PM and Thursday, November 1 at 5:00 PM at The Mella Theatre of Havana, Cuba.
New York City Center Presents Pacific Northwest Ballet in February 2013
by Kelsey Denette - September 27, 2012
New York City Center will present Pacific Northwest Ballet in its first full-company performance in NYC since 1996, February 13-16, 2013. PNB, celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, will present two programs featuring a mixed repertoire of Balanchine ballets and Jean-Christophe Maillot's full-length Romeo et Juliette. The troupe will be accompanied by the PNB Orchestra, led by Music Director and Principal Conductor Emil de Cou.
by Kelsey Denette - September 27, 2012
New York City Center will present Pacific Northwest Ballet in its first full-company performance in NYC since 1996, February 13-16, 2013. PNB, celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, will present two programs featuring a mixed repertoire of Balanchine ballets and Jean-Christophe Maillot's full-length Romeo et Juliette. The troupe will be accompanied by the PNB Orchestra, led by Music Director and Principal Conductor Emil de Cou.
Dance Center Presents Kota Yamazaki, Now thru 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
As part of its commitment to intercultural artistic initiatives, The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago presents a collaboration between New York-based Japanese choreographer Kota Yamazaki and dancers from Africa and the U.S. Performances are tonight, September 27-29 at The Dance Center, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
As part of its commitment to intercultural artistic initiatives, The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago presents a collaboration between New York-based Japanese choreographer Kota Yamazaki and dancers from Africa and the U.S. Performances are tonight, September 27-29 at The Dance Center, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival Set for October 14
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012
Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival 2012 is set for Sunday, October 14, 1:00-6:00pm and is FREE and open to the public. This free, family friendly celebration of music and movement will feature over a dozen award-winning dance companies performing unique dances from around the world. The Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival is one of the few dance festivals in the world where the audience is encouraged to participate in the show. Following each performance at the Main Stage on De Lacey Avenue, the dancers will teach movements from that culture, so audience members can get moving too!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012
Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival 2012 is set for Sunday, October 14, 1:00-6:00pm and is FREE and open to the public. This free, family friendly celebration of music and movement will feature over a dozen award-winning dance companies performing unique dances from around the world. The Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival is one of the few dance festivals in the world where the audience is encouraged to participate in the show. Following each performance at the Main Stage on De Lacey Avenue, the dancers will teach movements from that culture, so audience members can get moving too!
Northrop Dance and The O’Shaughnessy Present WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE in MN, 10/3
by Nicole Heyman - September 26, 2012
Northrop Dance and The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University present Women of Substance. Inspired by Rosa, Soledad's mother, the term "Quebradas" literally translates into "women turning oneself inside out." It is also a flamenco dance term that refers to a dance move that only women perform, which requires a woman to perform with her chest off its axis.
by Nicole Heyman - September 26, 2012
Northrop Dance and The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University present Women of Substance. Inspired by Rosa, Soledad's mother, the term "Quebradas" literally translates into "women turning oneself inside out." It is also a flamenco dance term that refers to a dance move that only women perform, which requires a woman to perform with her chest off its axis.
BWW Reviews: Verb Ballet's EXPLORE DISCOVER Echoes Its Name
by Roy Berko - September 26, 2012
Antonio Brown, whose work was the centerpiece of EXPLORE DISCOVER (9/22/12) has great potential as a choreographer. Though it might be incumbent upon a local reviewer to extol his work, it would not be a service to him or his audience. Brown is just developing a style and dance philosophy that will take years and maturity to polish, and needs honest evaluation to help him on his path. Verb should be praised for giving the young man a chance to ply his creativity and give him a chance to experiment.
by Roy Berko - September 26, 2012
Antonio Brown, whose work was the centerpiece of EXPLORE DISCOVER (9/22/12) has great potential as a choreographer. Though it might be incumbent upon a local reviewer to extol his work, it would not be a service to him or his audience. Brown is just developing a style and dance philosophy that will take years and maturity to polish, and needs honest evaluation to help him on his path. Verb should be praised for giving the young man a chance to ply his creativity and give him a chance to experiment.
RODEO's 70th Anniversary Highlights American Ballet Theatre's Opening Night Gala, 10/16
by Sierra Fox - September 25, 2012
American Ballet Theatre's Opening Night Gala at New York City Center on Tuesday, October 16 will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Agnes de Mille's Rodeo with a special tribute to the ballet's premiere. ABT's Opening Night Gala will also include performances of Mark Morris's Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, a pas de deux from James Kudelka's Cruel World, and the Company premiere of the pas de deux from George Balanchine's Stars and Stripes.
by Sierra Fox - September 25, 2012
American Ballet Theatre's Opening Night Gala at New York City Center on Tuesday, October 16 will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Agnes de Mille's Rodeo with a special tribute to the ballet's premiere. ABT's Opening Night Gala will also include performances of Mark Morris's Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, a pas de deux from James Kudelka's Cruel World, and the Company premiere of the pas de deux from George Balanchine's Stars and Stripes.
Christopher Gattelli, Ryan Kasprzak and Susan Misner team up for The Performing Arts Project’s New York Series Dance Intensive
by Kelsey Denette - September 25, 2012
The Performing Arts Project Presents the New York Series Dance Intensive, an exciting full day of dance classes with the Tony Award-winning choreographer of Newsies, Christopher Gattelli, Assistant Choreographer of Smash Ryan Kasprzak, and choreographer and SAG Award-winning actor Susan Misner. The New York Series Dance Intensive consists of three two-hour classes taught individually by Gattelli, Kasprzak and Misner, and culminates in an hour-long panel discussion with them.
by Kelsey Denette - September 25, 2012
The Performing Arts Project Presents the New York Series Dance Intensive, an exciting full day of dance classes with the Tony Award-winning choreographer of Newsies, Christopher Gattelli, Assistant Choreographer of Smash Ryan Kasprzak, and choreographer and SAG Award-winning actor Susan Misner. The New York Series Dance Intensive consists of three two-hour classes taught individually by Gattelli, Kasprzak and Misner, and culminates in an hour-long panel discussion with them.
Jabbawockeez School of Dance Coming to DVD
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2012
World-famous dance crew, Jabbawockeez, is grooving into a living room near you with Jabbawockeez School of Dance, an at-home instructional dance and fitness DVD program designed to sculpt the body while teaching the hottest new moves. Celebrated for innovative choreography and engaging performances, the crew is bringing the Jabbawockeez experience to fans everywhere with the fitness series featuring a step by-step breakdown of the group's top five most popular dances. The five-disc set is on sale now exclusively at www.jbwkzdvd.com.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2012
World-famous dance crew, Jabbawockeez, is grooving into a living room near you with Jabbawockeez School of Dance, an at-home instructional dance and fitness DVD program designed to sculpt the body while teaching the hottest new moves. Celebrated for innovative choreography and engaging performances, the crew is bringing the Jabbawockeez experience to fans everywhere with the fitness series featuring a step by-step breakdown of the group's top five most popular dances. The five-disc set is on sale now exclusively at www.jbwkzdvd.com.
Capezio Collaborates with DWTS' Tony Dovolani on Dancesport Ballroom Shoe Collection
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2012
For 125 years, Capezio has helped dress performers of all ages and skill levels, from dance and theater to fitness and recreation. The brand has now announced its collaboration with two-time World Rhythm Champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer and 'Dancing With the Stars' professional dancer Tony Dovolani for the latest Capezio Dancesport ballroom shoe collection available this December.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2012
For 125 years, Capezio has helped dress performers of all ages and skill levels, from dance and theater to fitness and recreation. The brand has now announced its collaboration with two-time World Rhythm Champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer and 'Dancing With the Stars' professional dancer Tony Dovolani for the latest Capezio Dancesport ballroom shoe collection available this December.
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center Launches 10th Season with L.A. DANCE PROJECT, 9/22-23
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center will kick-off its 2012-2013 10th Anniversary season with its commission of the inaugural full-length program by L.A. Dance Project founded by acclaimed choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The L.A. Dance Project commission will have its premiere performances tonight, September 22 and 23, 2012 at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center will kick-off its 2012-2013 10th Anniversary season with its commission of the inaugural full-length program by L.A. Dance Project founded by acclaimed choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The L.A. Dance Project commission will have its premiere performances tonight, September 22 and 23, 2012 at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pilobus Dance Company Returns to Riverfront Recapture for 7th Annual Performance Tonight, 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012
The groundbreaking and internationally acclaimed Connecticut-based dance company Pilobolus will be putting on a free, outdoor performance at Riverfront Recapture's stage on the banks of the Connecticut River at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in downtown Hartford for the 7th year in a row. The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, will take place at 7:30 pm. tonight, September 22, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012
The groundbreaking and internationally acclaimed Connecticut-based dance company Pilobolus will be putting on a free, outdoor performance at Riverfront Recapture's stage on the banks of the Connecticut River at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in downtown Hartford for the 7th year in a row. The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, will take place at 7:30 pm. tonight, September 22, 2012.
First Howard Gilman Fellow David Parsons of Parsons Dance Receives MFA from Jacksonville University
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2012
This summer, David Parsons was awarded a Master of Fine Arts from Jacksonville University. Mr. Parsons was the first recipient of the Howard Gilman Fellowship to attend the MFA program at the university. This full tuition fellowship is given to one MFA candidate each year. One of the missions of the Howard Gilman Foundation at White Oak is to nurture the artist in development. The MFA at JU nurtures the development of rigorous and refined relationships between three aspects of creative production: stimulus, practice, and analysis.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2012
This summer, David Parsons was awarded a Master of Fine Arts from Jacksonville University. Mr. Parsons was the first recipient of the Howard Gilman Fellowship to attend the MFA program at the university. This full tuition fellowship is given to one MFA candidate each year. One of the missions of the Howard Gilman Foundation at White Oak is to nurture the artist in development. The MFA at JU nurtures the development of rigorous and refined relationships between three aspects of creative production: stimulus, practice, and analysis.
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