Reviews

Photo: Mike Hurwitz

1096: An Artistic Journey

Patricia Graham

An investigation of women’s stories and the meeting of flamenco and postmodern dance, 1096 integrated two competing images of women – soft, compliant and supportive vs. strong, unyielding and leading.

Photo: Johanna Austin

Group Motion Meets Olive Prince Dance at a Juncture

Becca Weber

Dancers were listening to each other in movement--a simple bond that made the entire piece compelling to watch.

Photo: Alexander Izilaev

BalletX Under the Microscope

Kristen Gillette

Kristen wonders if the pre-show talk colored her opinions too much but she's wowed by BalletX's impressive physical abilities.

Photo: Nathea Lee

A Collage of Moanin’ and Groanin’: Reflections of the African American Church Movement

Whitney Weinstein

The program traveled through time to an era of slavery, specifically the 1700s.

Photo: Ebru Yildiz

One Radio Host and His Backup Dancers

Lisa Kraus

Glass has found partners in Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass whose work parallels his.

Photo: Craig Rothfuss

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

Lisa Bardarson

The word "courage" was my takeaway after viewing THAT TIME, an improvisation featuring Tongue & Groove Spontaneous Theater and RealLivePeople(in)MotionImprovising.

Photo: Christian Altorfer

Tapping in Space: A Conversation

Patricia Graham

Is Glover expanding how we perceive tap dance?

Photo:Tim Summers

Buy Me Some Peanuts and Crackerjacks!

Lisa Bardarson

This dance was about the journey, having fun and throwing a few curveballs along the way.

Photo: Cedar Bough T. Saeji

Sheetal Ghandi: dancer, vocalist, actress, activist

Ellen Gerdes

Sheetal Ghandi’s virtuosity lies in her expert navigation of this multi-disciplinary performance – acting, singing, and dancing, all with equal talent.

Refreshing, Ridiculous, Riveting: A Recap

Becca Weber

Becca Weber reports on Pew's project designed to foster creative risk-taking.