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"The dance (The Fabulist) also concerns itself with “The way we allow ourselves to see each other,” Varone says. He allows that he is most exposed when he isn’t moving. Tho…
"Professional training is an ongoing artistic practice. It is a necessity for performers because of the highly subjective physical and identity-based materials they deal with on a daily basi…
"Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies... celebrates the contemporary symbol of love — diamonds — by melding it to the most tactile demonstration of…
"To the average person accustomed to the comfort of reaching out and turning on a lamp, this embrace of darkness makes Birds with Skymirrors a scary place to be." Robert Johnson, Brooklyn, N…
"From Tyrell V. Rolle's The Green Flamingo, to the marionette manipulation of both stilted creature and young girl in Kent Caldwell's Arratu, the night was tinted with whimsical spir…
"You have to believe that you are that character the entire 2-1/2 hours. You have to be in it so deep, and then it translates to the audience." Sara Mearns, New York, NY.
"33 choreographers will be presenting a broad scope of work, and we're excited to be honoring dance greats Joan Myers Brown, Douglas Dunn, and Bill Evans," says Gloria McLean.
"Focusing on 'sewing exertion, endurance, exhaustion, error and effort into the language of dance technique,' Sotsky and her dancers have worked diligently since February." Angel…
"The dancers of choreographer Baldwin gamely explore, without the timing constraints of rhythm or dynamics, internal combustion of a numbing kind."
"While the premise, at close to two hours, wears thin, the charisma and cheek of Velez-Jackson and her cohorts keeps the energy sky-high." Erin Bomboy, Queens, NY.
"Complexions Contemporary Ballet, acclaimed for their fusion of athleticism and expressiveness, celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a jam-packed season at The Joyce." Erin Bomboy, New …
"This cabaret on 44th street just east of Korea Town has a vibe that seems to call for champagne and cigarettes." Deirdre Towers, New York, NY.
"Easton explores the dynamics of a multi-aged group, how we inform and support each other, furthering our experience as humans." Erin Bomboy, New York, NY.
"Netta Yerushalmy has a natural gift for movement so organic, dynamic and infectious that she makes us curious what she perceives within." Deirdre Towers, New York, NY.
"One of my proudest moments was when I was requested by rapper Snoop Dogg to cater his radio promo tour in NYC. Out of all the Celebrity Chefs, he wanted my Amazing Caribbean Soul Food!" Che…
Sydnie L. Mosley Dances will premiere our latest work, CAKE, during an afternoon of dance presented by The Victory Dance Project.
"Kontakthof roughly translates to 'contact zone.' That sounds quite ominous, and sometimes it is. While the work is often purely comic, it expertly treads the line between funny and …
"There was so much beyond the steps that was being communicated and learned, just through the process of dancing together,” says GroundWorks’ Founder and Executive Artistic Direc…
"It was through her dedication to her artistry that she was able to change the mind of many a balletomane about their aesthetic perceptions. Whelan’s smile is open and inviting, her se…
“Remind people that there are many performers in the company who make this happen as well as designers and musicians!”
"While none of the three works feature a born-and-bred California choreographer, there’s a definite west coast vibe to the evening." Erin Bomboy, Brooklyn, NY.
"FJK Dance is excited to be back with 'Works in Progress' at 92nd Street Y on Tuesday, November 4, a follow up to our July New York Live Arts world premiere of Arabesque and Tango Un…
"Embruja was designed to transport us back to another century, when solo flamenco and ballet divas toured the globe with their pianists and melodrama was all the rage." Deirdre Towers, New Y…
"Fashion/style is serious, so break the rules! Â Find your own personal style, and continue to cultivate it. Try new things! And never...never ever wear white tube socks and sandals togeth…
"Don't wear a slutty Halloween costume unless it's really clever!" Reid Bartelme, Designer, New YorkÂ
