2,892 stories 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
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…
"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…
"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 grac…
"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
"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) project…
"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 Allian…
"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. "Investing in…
"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…
"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…
"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."Â - Cecly Pl…
"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 choreographic…
"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…
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 it…
"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, Bou…
"...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 f…
"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 and horror.…
"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 …
"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 playfuln…
"There is a certain thrill of curiosity which occurs while watching choreographers work in real time." Miranda Stuck, New YorkÂ
"Alone Tao astounds us, but with Teicher's musical theater showmanship and sonic sensitivity, the work is exponentially enhanced..." Christine Jowers, Boston
"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…
"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, gave pa…
"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…
"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 mel…
