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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Gauthier Dance at Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"New York City is a global hub for dance, thanks to its renowned resident companies, emerging local talent, and the world-class troupes that visit its stages. Gauthier Dance/Dance Company Th…

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Janet Eilber on Martha Graham's Psychological Ballet "Deaths and Entrances" and Graham's Evolving Legacy by The Dance Enthusiast

"My goal is always to give audiences more ways to access the legacy. We're constantly trying to use new technology and new access points to draw new audiences in...I see our future in the sa…

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IMPRESSIONS: Mariana Valencia "Jacklean (in rehearsal)" at MoMA by The Dance Enthusiast

"What can improvisation show us about life? For Mariana Valencia and Jazmin “Jazzy” Romero, life and improvisation are inextricable processes of knowledge and memory—reliable, fleeting…

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IMPRESSIONS: Catherine Gallant/DANCE "Escape from the House of Mercy" at University Settlement by The Dance Enthusiast

"Some of the most effective choreography comes in the birth scenes, where babies are pulled out and taken away— and in a fantastic depiction of servitude, where inmates are used as tea tra…

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Monday, March 24, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee at New York City Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"The dynamic range in SLACKTIDE fills me with awe and wonderment. Individual recklessness electrifies but never endangers the group, because the patterns are meticulously planned. My ki…

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

IMPRESSIONS From Boston: Boston Dance Theater in "Red is a feeling" at the Institute for Contemporary Art by The Dance Enthusiast

"What a pleasure to meet the talented artists of Boston Dance Theater last weekend when they performed their short, sweet, and compelling evening of repertory at Boston’s gorgeous Institut…

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Monday, March 17, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Jon Lehrer Dance Company at Tribeca Performing Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"Lehrer proves that the full spectrum of the human experience—joy, love, comedy, pain, and mourning—does in fact belong in dance." Miranda Stuck, New York

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IMPRESSIONS: Kayla Farrish's Put Away the Fire, dear at Chelsea Factory by The Dance Enthusiast

On a darkened stage a drum roll introduces choreographer, playwright and director Kayla Farrish’s Put Away the Fire, dear at the inviting Chelsea Factory, March 6-8, 2025.  One hundred mi…

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Moving Dance Forward Celebrating 90 Years of 92NY by The Dance Enthusiast

"When Finkelstein asked the artists to come up with one word or a short phrase to summarize what the 92NY means to them, the answers were profound: Waters: American Dance Theater - Pulei…

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Alfonso Losa & Patricia Guerrero's "ALTER EGO" at the Flamenco Festival New York by The Dance Enthusiast

"Alfonso Losa and Patricia Guerrero have a palpable chemistry. These two young masters of flamenco complement each other’s strengths, with immaculate clarity of footwork, precision, and gr…

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Twyla Tharp's 1998 Epic "Diabelli" Finally Premieres in NYC After 27 Years by The Dance Enthusiast

"It has taken 27 years, but Diabelli is finally reaching the City Center stage this week (March 12 - 16) for its New York premiere." Susan Reiter, New York

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: TANGO TALES OF TWO CITIES- NOESTANGO in Buenos Aires & TANGO AFTER DARK in New York City by The Dance Enthusiast

"It begins to dawn on me that the show’s title suggests that this ain’t tango. Just at this moment, however, one of the dancers (with a handheld device) projects a black-and-w…

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Monday, March 10, 2025

POSTCARDS: New York City Dance Alliance Foundation Presents Destiny Rising at The Joyce by The Dance Enthusiast

"For young dancers, talent alone isn’t always enough—it takes opportunity, guidance, and financial support to turn dreams into reality. Founded by Joe Lanteri, the New York City Dance Al…

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DANCE NEWS: Lynne and Richard Pasculano Donate $50 Million to Support Contemporary Dance at Lincoln Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"We hope this gift will inspire others to give to the performing arts, and to dance, which we believe are some of the best parts of New York City life,” said Richard Pasculano. “Investin…

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

POSTCARDS: POINTEWORKS BALLET COMPANY-Three Professional Ballerina Sisters Finally Have the Chance to Dance Together by The Dance Enthusiast

"With the facilitation of the ballet company Pointeworks and its vision to foster unique, female-forward collaborations in the arts, the three Von Enck sisters will dance together on stage f…

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Monday, March 3, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Isabelle Huppert in "MARY SAID WHAT SHE SAID" Directed by Robert Wilson by The Dance Enthusiast

"In a redoubtable performance by French actress Isabelle Huppert, the tragic queen posthumously defends her reputation, her mouth agitated as she recalls episodes from her tumultuous life. T…

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Akram Khan's "Gigenis: The Generation of the Earth" at Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"An impeccable storyteller who both directs and performs in his adaptation, Khan tells this tale of seductive power and cyclical violence through the lens of a mother’s grief." - Cecly Pl…

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IMPRESSIONS: Herman Cornejo's "Anima Animal" at Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"His first ever evening-length work, “Anima Animal,” soars on all accounts. In it, he honors his home country’s rich history and folklore, which simultaneously brings life to a choreog…

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THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Stephen Petronio’s Final Bow (For Now) by The Dance Enthusiast

"Part of the reason I love dance is because, if I can make an idea with my body, I've succeeded. I just really encourage people not to abandon their bodies, and to find the cracks where no o…

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: John Scott Dance and Mel Mercier: Begin Anywhere at the Irish Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

The big and boisterous dance, 33-minutes and 10 years in the making, and arguably Scott’s highest dance achievement, may take physical cues from Cunningham and musical cues from Cage, but …

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IMPRESSIONS: New York City Ballet’s All Balanchine II: Maria Tallchief Centennial and Ashley Bouder Farewell by The Dance Enthusiast

"In addition to honoring Tallchief, that night’s show -- played to a packed house -- marked principal dancer Ashley Bouder’s final NYCB appearance.  Renowned for her fierce technique, B…

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Monday, February 24, 2025

The Dance Enthusiast Asks: Julia Gleich’s "CounterPointe" is Art in Motion by The Dance Enthusiast

"...it's like going to seven galleries in one evening because it’s got that much variety... you spend a little bit of time thinking about the art of it and not just the presentation. And I…

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Stéphane Carrel's "RESILIENT MAN" Opens the Dance on Camera Festival 2025 by The Dance Enthusiast

"McRae stands alone on stage in his “regular Joe” clothes. His voice-over says “I don’t want to stand there feeling traumatized by the space,” while his eyes reveal a mix of fear a…

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Monday, February 17, 2025

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Douglas Dunn on Creation, Collaboration, and Surprising Himself by The Dance Enthusiast

"Overall, I am always trying to be different. I want to be new to myself all the time. This is not helpful in terms of career, you probably can imagine, because people want to identify what …

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Friday, February 14, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Ellen Robbins Presents Dances by Very Young Choreographers by The Dance Enthusiast

"The show, originally produced at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in 2001, is specifically curated to feature choreographers between ages 8 to 18, showcasing the ideas, curiosity, and playfu…

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Works & Process Presents Miami City Ballet: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Pam Tanowitz by The Dance Enthusiast

"There is a certain thrill of curiosity which occurs while watching choreographers work in real time." Miranda Stuck, New York 

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

IMPRESSIONS From Boston: Caleb Teicher & Conrad Tao COUNTERPOINT by The Dance Enthusiast

"Alone Tao astounds us, but with Teicher’s musical theater showmanship and sonic sensitivity, the work is exponentially enhanced..." Christine Jowers, Boston

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

IMPRESSIONS from Chicago: Lucky Plush in "Knockout" at Steppenwolf 1700 Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"Knockout, directed by Kilmurray and dramaturg Katrina Dion and presented by Lucky Plush Productions at Steppenwolf 1700 Theater in Chicago, unfolds as a collage of saturated, high-intensity…

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Carolyn Dorfman Dance in "The Legacy Project: A Dance of Hope" by The Dance Enthusiast

"In a touching, sometimes tear-inducing performance of “The Legacy Project: A Dance of Hope,” at New York’s 92nd Street Y, her 10-member, multi-ethnic company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, g…

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: David Dorfman Considers His Legacy with "Downtown to Uptown. Past to Forward" at 92NY by The Dance Enthusiast

"I feel that the talent in the room and the desire in the room is at such a high level with our current company and our organization is more solid than ever. And I'm really excited about tha…

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Monday, February 3, 2025

IMPRESSIONS: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Celebrates 40 Years by The Dance Enthusiast

"Faith, vulnerability, and fortitude unite in Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE’s 2025 annual home season at The Joyce Theater. Celebrating 40 years of dynamic, expressive movement and a singular m…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre