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International arts writer/critic for newspapers, magazines and websites.
Airings, Previews

The Pillow Project Celebrates 20 Years of Evolution in ‘The Long Dream’ [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Constant evolution has been a hallmark of Pittsburgh’s The Pillow Project. Since its founding in 2004 by artistic director/choreographer Pearlann Porter, the project-based contemporary dance company has gone from early productions resembling long-form music videos to those steeped in video projection and unique lighting design. Throughout those years of change, one thing has remained constant: that of Porter and the creativity flowing … Continue reading The Pillow Project Celebrates 20 Years of Evolution in ‘The Long Dream’ [PREVIEW]

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Airings, Other Voices

Cleveland Choreographer Morgan Walker to Premiere Dance Work at Detroit Dance City Festival (PREVIEW)

By Guest Contributor Angelina DiFranco Regarded as one of Cleveland’s acclaimed dance artists and burgeoning choreographers, Morgan Walker will premiere her latest commissioned work, Where I End, and You Begin, as part of the Detroit Dance City Festival on Saturday, September 7, at 2:30 p.m.  Walker has created and presented works for Kent State University, Bellingham Repertory Dance, GroundWorks DanceTheater, Dancing Wheels Company, Mark DeGarmo … Continue reading Cleveland Choreographer Morgan Walker to Premiere Dance Work at Detroit Dance City Festival (PREVIEW)

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Dance Reviews 2024

Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ was a Winning Combination of Dance and Music [REVIEW]

Chamber Dance Project – Ramblin’Sidney Harman Hall Washington, D.C. June 27, 2024 By Steve Sucato In the past several seasons, Washington’s premiere contemporary ballet company, Chamber Dance Project (CDP), has offered an eclectic mix of dance works. From those using computer-generated music scores and live spoken word artists to shadow puppetry, the 24-year-old company has treated audiences to more than the top-flight contemporary ballets danced to live … Continue reading Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ was a Winning Combination of Dance and Music [REVIEW]

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Dance Reviews

Houston Ballet II’s Young Talent Shone in Amphitheater Program [REVIEW]

Houston Ballet II (with Students from Chautauqua School of Dance)Chautauqua Institution AmphitheaterChautauqua, NYAugust 07, 2024 By Steve Sucato New York State’s Chautauqua Institution has a long history of developing mutually advantageous working relationships with former Chautauqua School of Dance students and faculty members. From those returning to guest teach in the school or perform in alumni dance showcases, to having the professional company’s they now … Continue reading Houston Ballet II’s Young Talent Shone in Amphitheater Program [REVIEW]

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Dance Reviews 2024, DANCECleveland

ODC/Dance’s Trio of Works a Gratifying Mix of Peculiarity and Brilliance [REVIEW]

By Steve Sucato DANCECleveland simultaneously capped its annual Community Dance Day activities and opened its 68th presenting season Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Allen Theatre with the return of Oberlin Dance Collective (ODC/Dance).  Founded in 1971 at Oberlin College by artistic director Brenda Way, who was then on faculty, the San Francisco-based dance company last returned to Northeast Ohio in 2015. The company presented a … Continue reading ODC/Dance’s Trio of Works a Gratifying Mix of Peculiarity and Brilliance [REVIEW]

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Airings, Pointe Magazine

A Conversation With Remi Wörtmeyer, BalletMet’s New Artistic Director

By Steve Sucato This past June, Columbus, Ohio’s BalletMet named Remi Wörtmeyer as its new artistic director. The choreographer, visual artist, fashion designer, and former dancer became BalletMet’s sixth director since its founding in 1978. He succeeds Edwaard Liang, who is now the artistic director of The Washington Ballet. Born and raised in Australia, Wörtmeyer had a notable career as a dancer with The Australian Ballet, American Ballet … Continue reading A Conversation With Remi Wörtmeyer, BalletMet’s New Artistic Director

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Airings, Previews

Contemporary Ballet, Scandinavian Kulning, Bluegrass and Old-time Music come together in Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ [VIDEO PREVIEW]

The production entitled Ramblin’, at downtown Washington, D.C.’s Sydney Harman Hall will feature Tony Award®-winning band The Red Clay Ramblers playing live. Continue reading Contemporary Ballet, Scandinavian Kulning, Bluegrass and Old-time Music come together in Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ [VIDEO PREVIEW]

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