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’
Category: Dance Reviews 2015
‘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
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
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
Dance Doc ‘Paul Taylor: Creative Domain’ Gets it Right
“Poetry doesn’t always spell everything out, you know. They leave room between the lines,” says Taylor. “A dance can be like that too.” Continue reading Dance Doc ‘Paul Taylor: Creative Domain’ Gets it Right
Cleveland Ballet makes admirable debut in partnership with Neos Dance Theatre
Filled with delicate touches, deep bending holds and slowly evolving turns, the work enjoyed a sumptuous performance. Continue reading Cleveland Ballet makes admirable debut in partnership with Neos Dance Theatre
CorningWorks’ ‘Beckett & Beyond’ an Artistic Triumph
The work’s thematic questions on existence and humanity’s place in it were a potent heart and mind stimulant Continue reading CorningWorks’ ‘Beckett & Beyond’ an Artistic Triumph
Disillusion, Low Burning Human Drama and The Blues Inspire GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Latest Triumph
Adeptly performed, the neatly packaged and memorable dance work was a sobering reminder of “life’s not so rich pageant.” Continue reading Disillusion, Low Burning Human Drama and The Blues Inspire GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Latest Triumph
Neglia Ballet performs memorable gala-style mixed repertory program
In the famous “White Swan” pas de deux from Swan Lake, the pair looked like the great romantic-style couples of old in a polished performance emotive of wanting and heartache and exhibiting a high level of classicism and stage presence rarely seen nowadays. Continue reading Neglia Ballet performs memorable gala-style mixed repertory program