DANCECleveland Completes Puzzle on an Exciting 2012-2013 Season
By Steve Sucato DANCECleveland Executive Director Pam Young describes programming a new season as being like a puzzle where a number of disparate pieces have to fall into place for it to be a success. Things like theater availability, artist availability to match that theater availability and the right balance of known and lesser known dance companies that will not only attract audiences but also … Continue reading DANCECleveland Completes Puzzle on an Exciting 2012-2013 Season
Paris Opera Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ a Masterpiece
Presented by the Harris Theater Chicago, IL June 28, 2012 Reviewed by Steve Sucato Chicago in recent years has become a destination city for great dance. So it wasn’t a surprise when the Paris Opera Ballet launched its first U.S. tour in 15-years in The Windy City. What was surprising however, was that POB’s performances June 26- July 1 at the Harris Theater were the very … Continue reading Paris Opera Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ a Masterpiece
Jazz Dance World Congress brings diverse performers to Pittsburgh
By Steve Sucato So you think you know what jazz dance is? Think again. People’s conception of jazz dance often falls short of the reality. It’s not the clichéd “jazz hands” dancing of TV sitcoms, but an art form with a multitude of layers. There is no one look or sound to it: It is influenced by the times while still maintaining a link to … Continue reading Jazz Dance World Congress brings diverse performers to Pittsburgh
