IMPRESSIONS: Indigenous Enterprise in "Still Here" at the Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"Celebrating their tenth anniversary, Indigenous Enterprise took the Joyce Theater by storm, completely transforming the space and audience through their work, Still Here." Rush Johnston, N…

IMPRESSIONS: Mette Ingvartsen's "Skatepark" at Powerhouse Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

"The Danish choreographer Mette Ingvartsen has the minimalist approach of an anthropologist who recognizes the delicacy of rituals. She presents the young cast of SKATEPARK (created in 2023…

IMPRESSIONS: Deborah Hay's Performance Club and Turn Everywhere: Deborah Hay on Film, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park 2025 Annual Festival by The Dance Enthusiast

Performance Club at Kaatsbaan...Hay performs a 20-minute solo in silence, ending when a hand-held instrument, a Vibraslap, whirls. Then, for 40 minutes, we will respond in our own ways to th…

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Judy Tyrus - from Principal Ballerina at Dance Theatre of Harlem to Founder and CEO of ChromaDiverse by The Dance Enthusiast

"The trajectory of Tyrus' career seems unlikely.  She knew she had to be a dancer, but never did she suspect she would become an archivist, a curator, an author, or, much less, a CEO of a n…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS : RiaGrace Bauman (formerly Maria Bauman) On The Earth as Collaborator and The Intimate Act of Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"...These are the bodies that have not borne...is informed by RiaGrace Bauman’s personal experiences with fibroids, pregnancy loss, and the ongoing process of reconciling ancestral legacie…

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Obremski/Works at Arts on Site by The Dance Enthusiast

"Obremski’s textured, buoyant choreography uses suspension and release to soothe. His Opportunity stood out as the most cohesive work in the program." - Cecly Placenti, New York  

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: New Victory Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"Teaching artists at the New Vic engaged the audience with interactive moments between each presentation, leading us in short, seated movement experiences related to what we had just witness…

IMPRESSIONS: New York City Ballet, All Balanchine 1 & 2 by The Dance Enthusiast

Two programs of mostly second-rate ballets by choreographer George Balanchine open the fall season at New York City Ballet this year. Luckily this master’s lesser work does …

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Kimberly Bartosik's “bLUr” at New York Live Arts, October 2-4 by The Dance Enthusiast

"And while feeling takes precedence over form, the tasks and actions in each section of “bLUr” play out with remarkable clarity—Bartosik and the performers manage to close the gap betw…

IMPRESSIONS: The American Tap Dance Foundation Tap City Tap Awards 2025 by The Dance Enthusiast

"The ATDF’s services are badly needed---just how much became apparent on September 11, when, after a year’s hiatus, this organization presented the Tap City Tap Awards at the Bruno Walte…

BAREFOOTNOTES: Impressions of Hoi Polloi's WINNING IS WINNING at Jill@Jack And Summer Constitutional Contemplations by The Dance Enthusiast

Hoi Polloi’s versatile cast of about 25 actors, dancers and singers performed a script taken entirely from the internet since the 2024 election. It’s a catalog of solutions for the natio…

SUMMER DAYS IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Joshua L. Peugh with the Boston Dance Theater AND Jock Soto’s Living Legacy by The Dance Enthusiast

Joshua L. Peugh has always been curious about iconic stories and their characters. During an open rehearsal with the Boston Dance Theater at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA, the choreogra…

IMPRESSIONS: Works & Process Presents Lar Lubovitch: Art of the Solo by The Dance Enthusiast

"On September 7th, Lubovitch presented excerpts of his work in two showings, both sold out through Works & Process at the Guggenheim. His solo creations are interspersed with discussion,…

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Stephen Petronio Company's Final Performances at Jacob's Pillow by The Dance Enthusiast

On the dance scene for more than four decades, choreographer Stephen Petronio founded his singular, heart-thumping Stephen Petronio Company in 1984. Nearly every year since, the group presen…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Lynn Neuman on Dancing for the Planet and How Art Inspires Activism by The Dance Enthusiast

"[I think the role of an artist in addressing today's ecological and climate issues ]is  very multifaceted. One role is grabbing attention. Artists are the messengers. Messaging  through t…

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Trinity Irish Dance Company at Jacob's Pillow by The Dance Enthusiast

Based in Chicago, the trailblazing and acclaimed Trinity Irish Dance Company celebrates its 35th anniversary this year as the first Irish step dance company to present a full evening in the …

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: The Hong Kong Ballet at Lincoln Center & Bill T.Jones/Arnie Zane Company at Kaatsbaan by The Dance Enthusiast

The Butterfly Lovers, a spectacular evening-length production that Hong Kong Ballet presented...is based on an ancient Chinese legend sometimes equated with "Romeo and Juliet." The Bill T. …

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Mark Morris Dance Group, Old and New, 45th Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"The most enjoyable evenings of my summer may have been those I spent at The Joyce Theater in July watching two magnificent programs performed by the Mark Morris Dance Group. Kicking off th…

IMPRESSIONS: Trajal Harrell's "Monkey Off My Back or The Cat's Meow" at Park Avenue Armory by The Dance Enthusiast

Trajal Harrell is a master of layers. In the North American premiere of his ”Monkey Off My Back or The Cat’s Meow” at the Park Avenue Armory, the choreographer and director wields unru…

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Prehistoric Body Theater's "Ghosts of Hell Creek : Stone Garuda" at Asia Society (and Jacob's Pillow) by The Dance Enthusiast

If you have ever spent an afternoon staring at insects or birds as they go about their lives, then the strange universe created on stage in Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda at the Asia Soc…

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance - 25th Anniversary Season by The Dance Enthusiast

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance celebrated its 25th anniversary season this summer. With three original scores by Scott Killian and two by Martin Bresnick, the DiMenna Center for Classical Music is…

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS: Experimentations Run Wild from Fresh Tracks to the Beach Sessions by The Dance Enthusiast

"The summer dance calendar dances to its own rhythm too. It can be far flung—Jacob’s Pillow, Kaatsbaan, Fire Island, American Dance Festival—or as close by as your local park... open r…

SUMMER IMPRESSSIONS: Shanghai Grand Theatre presents "Lady White Snake" at Lincoln Center by The Dance Enthusiast

Robust in color, athleticism, and scenery, Shanghai Grand Theatre presents Lady White Snake at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater with beauty and grace. Under the direction of Tan Yuan…

MOVING VISIONS, DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Wendy Perron on The Year of Women Dance Makers by The Dance Enthusiast

"“Women are about community building. That's what we do. We have a sensitivity and a vulnerability, but also a strength in bringing people together and creating community wherever we go.�…

DANCE NEWS: Harlem Stage & Ailey Organization Launch Landmark WATERWORKS Partnership by The Dance Enthusiast

Four choreographers from within the AILEY community have  been selected to develop and premiere original works as part of Harlem Stage’s 2025–2026  season, furthering a shared mission…

DANCE NEWS: Dance/NYC Awards First Round of Grants through Dance Workforce Resilience Fund by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Announcing Next 'How We Move' Program for D/deaf & Disabled Dance Artists by The Dance Enthusiast

Applications for the 2026 program are open September 2 - October 15, 2025

DANCE NEWS: Sara Nash Named Interim Executive Director of Dance/USA by The Dance Enthusiast

Sara Nash (she/her) has been a leading force in the dance ecosystem, consistently supporting and advocating for the field through her work in both the private and public philanthropic secto…

DANCE NEWS: Martha Graham Dance Company Partners with Opus 3 Artists for Exclusive North American Representation by The Dance Enthusiast

Opus 3 Artists is a leading company managing the careers and touring activities of many of the world’s greatest performing artists and ensembles

DANCE NEWS: "Powerhouse: International" Debuts This Fall at Brooklyn’s Powerhouse Arts, September 25 - December 13 by The Dance Enthusiast

Conceived and curated by Tony Award-winning producer and Artistic Director David Binder, this robust new cross-disciplinary, multi-week festival features the American premieres of numerous m…

IMPRESSIONS: Paul Taylor Dance Company, Revivals and Favorites, at the Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

The late choreographer Paul Taylor had genius to spare, and left his Paul Taylor Dance Company with more masterpieces than it can keep in active repertory. In recent years, the troupe’s ar…