Neglia Ballet, Philharmonic give new life to ‘Nutcracker’
“…a magical production that excited the senses and warmed the hearts of audience members of all ages.” Continue reading Neglia Ballet, Philharmonic give new life to ‘Nutcracker’
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‘Count …The Legend of Dracula’ Frightfully Entertaining Despite Flaws
Perhaps most intriguing however, was Wesner’s choice to humanize the Dracula character by presenting him as not just a heartless, bloodthirsty monster, but a once caring man who still pined for his long dead wife Elizabetha. Continue reading ‘Count …The Legend of Dracula’ Frightfully Entertaining Despite Flaws
‘Contemporary Choreographers’ largely hits home
Bounding about like hip-hop boxers to club music, Hendricks’ choreography grabbed hold and repeatedly smacked you in the face with killer bursts of rapid-fire gestural movement. Continue reading ‘Contemporary Choreographers’ largely hits home
Childhood Memories Spark Brown’s ‘BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play’
“What was rewarding for me about this work was doing something I knew was a risk,” says Brown. Continue reading Childhood Memories Spark Brown’s ‘BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play’
Columbus Dance Theatre’s ‘Dancers Making Dances’ a mixed bag worth digging into
Well thought-out, wonderfully-crafted and beautifully danced, “A Dozen Places,” alone justified the price of admission with the rest of the program still to come. Continue reading Columbus Dance Theatre’s ‘Dancers Making Dances’ a mixed bag worth digging into
Vertigo Dance Company’s ‘Reshimo’ finds lingering beauty in the ordinary
Like choreographer Mark Morris’ ability to take what look to be simple movement phrases and weave them into moments of brilliance, Wertheim’s beautifully-spaced choreography for Reshimo was clever and satisfying. Continue reading Vertigo Dance Company’s ‘Reshimo’ finds lingering beauty in the ordinary
New Full-Length Productions highlight Columbus Dance Theatre’s 2015-2016 Season
“We have dancers of tremendous technical ability who also bring a great depth of theatrical capability,” says Veach. “It feels like the right moment for us (CDT) to take on the fullness of such a production.” Continue reading New Full-Length Productions highlight Columbus Dance Theatre’s 2015-2016 Season
Grand Rapids Ballet’s 2015-2016 home season a mix of favorites and soon-to-be favorites
One of the best regional The Nutcracker productions to come along in years, it is surely the stuff childhood memories are made of. Continue reading Grand Rapids Ballet’s 2015-2016 home season a mix of favorites and soon-to-be favorites
Hope, Meaning and Virginia Woolf
“There are issues of the moment when something human becomes very monstrous, when people turn on each other, all that is in the work without forcing any one interpretation.” Continue reading Hope, Meaning and Virginia Woolf
Lauper, Liang, Balanchine and Bowie: BalletMet’s ‘Breaking Ballet’ an Entertaining Ride
Capturing a music video vibe, Kudelka’s choreography had the dancers repeating exaggerated hip sways, sideways waddles and arms-on-shoulders Greek folk dance-like circle dances. Continue reading Lauper, Liang, Balanchine and Bowie: BalletMet’s ‘Breaking Ballet’ an Entertaining Ride
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