Otake Masterful in Biscayne Bay Butoh Program
“Like a woman out of place and time, Otake’s character constantly searched for solace from those around her and from her surroundings.” Continue reading Otake Masterful in Biscayne Bay Butoh Program
Category: Dance Reviews 2016
MorrisonDance and Elu Dance Company Double Bill Food for the Soul
“Directed, choreographed and performed by company founders Mikaela Clark and Mackenzie Valley, barefaced was heavily inspired by C.S. Lewis’ 1956 novel “Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold” and was a cut above the prior works I have seen from the pair as well as being a highlight of Cleveland’s 2015-2016 dance season.” Continue reading MorrisonDance and Elu Dance Company Double Bill Food for the Soul
BalletMet and Cincinnati Ballet Joint Production a Delectable Treat
“Age of Innocence” drove home once again how fortunate Columbus dance audiences are to have a world-class choreographer leading BalletMet. The level of ballets and dancer talent Liang has assembled since his arrival in 2013 far exceeds the company’s mid-size budget. Continue reading BalletMet and Cincinnati Ballet Joint Production a Delectable Treat
GroundWorks’ Otherworldly Program Worth Visiting
Where Landon shined was in the pacing of the work and the use of stillness in her choreography that resulted in some breathtakingly beautiful moments. Continue reading GroundWorks’ Otherworldly Program Worth Visiting
In ‘Monchichi,’ Company Wang Ramirez Reveal the Future of Contemporary Dance
“In the end what transpired in Monchichi was a captivating slice of life delivered by some killer dancers that was a highlight of this and any other dance season.” Continue reading In ‘Monchichi,’ Company Wang Ramirez Reveal the Future of Contemporary Dance
Verb Ballets’ Poll Tribute Faithful and First-Rate
If any of Poll’s signature ballets are deserving of the label “masterpiece,” “Bolero” certainly qualifies. Continue reading Verb Ballets’ Poll Tribute Faithful and First-Rate
Grand Rapids Ballet’s ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ Wickedly Seductive
The somewhat convoluted story where sexual partners were like library books, easily obtained and swapped, found Merteuil and Valmont, when not pawing at each other, scheming up games of conquest and revenge that toyed with emotions and destroyed lives. Continue reading Grand Rapids Ballet’s ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ Wickedly Seductive
‘Peter Pan’ soars at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
While the entire cast’s acting and dancing was divine, the evening belonged to Caitlin Peabody as the lovable spitfire Tinker Bell. From foot-stomping fits and pouts to unbridled girlish joy, Peabody embodied the child-like fairy. Continue reading ‘Peter Pan’ soars at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
BalletMet’s ‘Carmen.maquia’ a Lustful Triumph
If there is such a thing as bravura attitude, Wing had it in spades. She was Carmen; a seductress men fall over themselves to be with and women fall over themselves to destroy. Wing’s potent mix of sex appeal and skillful dancing charmed throughout the work. Continue reading BalletMet’s ‘Carmen.maquia’ a Lustful Triumph