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Friday, May 25, 2012

Topic of domestic violence makes for a powerful, poignant ballet by Paula Citron

Moncton-based Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada performs Igor Dobrovolskiy’s Ghosts of Violence in Toronto

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:19PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bolshoi steps up the dancing in Swan Lake by Paula Citron

In the Russian company’s version of the classical ballet, most of the mime is gone, as is the original story

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:45PM
Friday, May 11, 2012

Choreography in the Woodland Style by Paula Citron

TransMigration is dance company’s tribute to the great native painter Norval Morrisseau

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:30PM

In '97 Positions of the Heart,' Words overwhelm movement by Paula Citron

The Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers attempt an ambitious program based on Elizabeth Smart’s work

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:04PM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ballet needs to find the key to Cohen by Paula Citron

Inspired by iconic songs, RWB piece offers mostly conventional choreography

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:31PM
Monday, May 7, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012

From the favelas of Rio, hip hop as high art by Paula Citron

An all-male dance troupe combines urban moves with samba, bossa nova and Brazilian martial arts

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:00PM
Monday, April 23, 2012

Unpredictability of Adaptation Project keeps audience of their toes by Paula Citron

Michael Trent’s reimagining of Following Station Identification never has a dull moment

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 08:56AM
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Christopher House on his tribute to Ann Southam's Rivers by Paula Citron

Toronto Dance Theatre choreographer tells The Globe’s Paula Citron about working with a pre-composed music piece

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:00PM
Friday, April 20, 2012

Fine, fiery flamenco with a splash of variety by Paula Citron

Esmeralda Enrique’s company and guest choreographer Juan Ogalla update their first-rate flamenco

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:30PM
Sunday, April 15, 2012

These b-boys and girls belong on the stage by Paula Citron

Hip-hop troupe challenges the conventions of high art

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:34PM
Friday, March 23, 2012

At Grands Ballets: Hormones and stately grace by Paula Citron

Choreographer Stijn Celis delivers his takes on two Stravinsky classics, and a third work set to Chopin and Scarlatti

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:00PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012

The National's Seagull soars by Paula Citron

Neumeier’s brilliant adaptation of Chekov uses intense duets to telegraph emotional truths

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:41PM

The National Ballet's 'Seagull' soars by Paula Citron

Neumeier’s brilliant adaptation of Chekov uses intense duets to telegraph emotional truths

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:41PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Dazzling moves from a gutsy choreographer by Paula Citron

Malgorzata Nowacka’s new work is a raw depiction of a psychological meltdown

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:35PM
Monday, March 12, 2012

Dancer Evan McKie triumphs in Sleeping Beauty by Paula Citron

Former National Ballet School student returns to Toronto to guest star as Prince Florimund

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:08PM
Sunday, March 11, 2012

A sleeping beauty suspended in wonder by Paula Citron

The National Ballet’s dancers have technique to spare in the crown jewel of classical ballet

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:17PM
Sunday, March 4, 2012

Ballet star Evan McKie defies the purists by Paula Citron

Canadian dancer has been accused by some of ‘dancing for the audience.’ His response: Why wouldn’t he?

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00PM
Thursday, March 1, 2012

A delightful dance and pony show by Paula Citron

The National Ballet does a superb job on the comic La Fille mal gardée. Let’s hope we get to see it more often

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:52PM

La Fille mal gardée: A delightful dance and pony show by Paula Citron

The National Ballet does a superb job on the comic La Fille mal gardée. Let’s hope we get to see it more often

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:52PM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

A choreographer's 15 minutes of must-see dance by Paula Citron

Crystal Pite’s Dark Matters challenges an audience to reflect on nothing less than the mysteries of humankind and the universe itself

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:00PM
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Stepping up to a new arts activism by Paula Citron

When two dancers bought a former soup kitchen, they never planned to be part of a massive urban revitalization project

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:00PM
Friday, February 10, 2012

CanAsian Dance Fest showcases rising choreographers by Paula Citron

For Kick Start, six choreographers of Asian heritage were commissioned to create short works with the help of a mentor

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:30AM
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Director shows that O’Neill’s short play doesn’t require star-power by Paula Citron

David Ferry’s use of surtitles helps flesh out the clerk’s character, too

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:48PM

Hughie: Director shows that O’Neill’s short play doesn’t require star-power by Paula Citron

David Ferry’s use of surtitles helps flesh out the clerk’s character, too

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 01:48PM
Friday, February 3, 2012

Alvin Ailey Dance: Defying shallow choreography - and gravity, too by Paula Citron

The pieces themselves were more showy than deep, but the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prove themselves among the best on the planet

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:30PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Highlighting diversity of black dancers is the goal of Toronto event by Paula Citron

Thirty-four dance companies and schools from eight countries will be showcased at the annual conference and festival, hosted in Toronto for the second time

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:35PM
Friday, January 6, 2012

Helix Dance: Earthly obstacles, heavenly moves by Paula Citron

The Helix Dance Project explores the knots that tie us down, and the ways we try to untangle them

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:00PM
Wednesday, January 4, 2012

What’s on my dance card for 2012 by Paula Citron

From edgy Quebec choreographers to a moving ballet about domestic violence, the country’s dance card is full this year

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:28PM

The Globe and Mail's 2012 dance preview by Paula Citron

From edgy Quebec choreographers to a moving ballet about domestic violence, the country’s dance card is full this year

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:28PM
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Flights of fancy and leaps of faith: Dance in 2011 by Paula Citron

Globe and Mail dance critic Paula Citron looks back on a year of overhead choreography, underwhelming legends and sexy takes on classic traditions

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:01AM

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