With ‘Worx’ Staycee Pearl dance project brings the Nostalgia and the Funk
Inspired by the socio-political climate surrounding race and colorism as well as Blackness in relation to Post-Blackness, a condensed version of the Pearl’s 2013 piece “…on being…” will also be performed. Continue reading With ‘Worx’ Staycee Pearl dance project brings the Nostalgia and the Funk
For Pittsburgh Debut, LA’s BODYTRAFFIC Presents a Program of Distinct Choreographic Voices
By Steve Sucato Now a decade in, Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC continues to make in-roads to becoming one of nation’s premiere contemporary dance companies. While still not a household name even among dance aficionados, the company’s growing success has company co-founder/artistic director Tina Finkelman Berkett feeling a bit more added pressure because of that success. “You wish for success, then success comes and everyone has this … Continue reading For Pittsburgh Debut, LA’s BODYTRAFFIC Presents a Program of Distinct Choreographic Voices
GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Program a Triumph for Company and Two Retiring Dancers
“Perhaps no better send-off for Bagley and Highfield, GroundWorks’ 2018 Spring Concert Series was a triumph as was the performances of the pair in it.” Continue reading GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Program a Triumph for Company and Two Retiring Dancers
Che Malambo Closes DANCECleveland’s 2017-18 Season with Jaw-dropping Dance Spectacle
“In an evening full of memorable dancing, the hands down highlight of the program came in a boleadoras (a throwing weapon consisting of two or three balls on a rope) twirling solo by Medina. ” Continue reading Che Malambo Closes DANCECleveland’s 2017-18 Season with Jaw-dropping Dance Spectacle
Cleveland’s Inlet Dance Theatre Brings To Life Best-Selling Children’s Book “What Do You Do With An Idea?”
By Steve Sucato Although rare in life, those times when opportunity and fate collide can produce a special kind of magic with the power to enrich lives. Such was the case for Inlet Dance Theatre founder/artistic director Bill Wade in 2015 when Daniel Hahn, vice president of Community Engagement and Education at Playhouse Square, asked him to create a dance-theater work geared toward 4-8-year olds … Continue reading Cleveland’s Inlet Dance Theatre Brings To Life Best-Selling Children’s Book “What Do You Do With An Idea?”
Suspicions Loom as Buffalo’s LehrerDance Suddenly Shuts Down
By Steve Sucato The sudden end to Buffalo, New York–based LehrerDance—the city’s lone professional touring dance company—recently came as a shock to many. Rumblings of the company’s demise began when their website and Facebook page were taken down. Shortly after, on February 21, Buffalo’s news media began reporting that the company has ceased operations. An email communiqué from LehrerDance board member Frank Ciccia on February 22 stated that … Continue reading Suspicions Loom as Buffalo’s LehrerDance Suddenly Shuts Down
On the move: Dance in the Annex begins educational partnership with Grand Rapids Ballet
Since 2009, the collective known more commonly as DITA has gained recognition for its classes, performances, and dance-on-film. Master classes once again resume this month, with world-renowned Graham Technique master teacher William Crowley. By Steve Sucato While Grand Rapids can boast a lot of things—from Beer City USA to Furniture City to ArtPrize—one thing it isn’t known for is a plethora of professional dance companies and … Continue reading On the move: Dance in the Annex begins educational partnership with Grand Rapids Ballet
Michael Sakamoto: ‘Soil’- Worldview on Who
“Soil draws on dance forms and multicultural landscapes of America and Asia, performing a vision of 21st Century global society. This expression of intercultural being both connects with and challenges the audience’s sense of identity.” Continue reading Michael Sakamoto: ‘Soil’- Worldview on Who
GroundWorks DanceTheater’s ‘Spring Concert Series’ Features New Works & Says Farewell to Two Beloved Dancers
“I just have nothing but gratitude and respect of the both of them. To think back to where the company started and what the company was built on, we have stayed true to the initial idea [of new works that challenge the range of its artists] of the company and we have evolved together. ” Continue reading GroundWorks DanceTheater’s ‘Spring Concert Series’ Features New Works & Says Farewell to Two Beloved Dancers
Riverdance’s 20th Anniversary World Tour Offers Much More than Nostalgia
By Steve Sucato When Riverdance began its first North American tour Bill Clinton was president, there was no such thing as an iPod, iPad or iPhone and Beyoncé was just that woman in Destiny’s Child. Now into its 20th year, few touring dance shows have achieved as much staying power. A Huntington Featured Performance, Riverdance’s 20th Anniversary World Tour makes a stop in Cleveland, February 13-18 … Continue reading Riverdance’s 20th Anniversary World Tour Offers Much More than Nostalgia
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