2016 ‘Spring to Dance Festival’ Swan Song for Founder Uthoff
“I felt there was a great deal of talent especially in the mid-west that wasn’t seen,” says Uthoff. “I was in awe of the quality and variety of dance that nobody knew about.” Continue reading 2016 ‘Spring to Dance Festival’ Swan Song for Founder Uthoff
Cleveland Ballet’s Reenvisioned ‘Coppélia’ a Triumph
“Not only did Oller’s choreography sit well on the young troupe, it also breathed new life into an often stale ballet classic.” Continue reading Cleveland Ballet’s Reenvisioned ‘Coppélia’ a Triumph
Cleveland Ballet Takes Next Big Step With New Coppélia Production
“…a new interpretation of Coppélia is a rarity in this country. It’s something area dance fans will not want to miss.” Continue reading Cleveland Ballet Takes Next Big Step With New Coppélia Production
Ailey Company’s performances in Cleveland offer up new Revelations
“For those in attendance new to the company and for those returning to it, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater reaffirmed once again why they are truly an American treasure.” Continue reading Ailey Company’s performances in Cleveland offer up new Revelations
From Pre-Columbian Statues to a Purple Velvet Sofa and Great Dancing, ‘Best of’ Program had the Goods
“For a regional company with bigger aspirations there can be no better calling card.” Continue reading From Pre-Columbian Statues to a Purple Velvet Sofa and Great Dancing, ‘Best of’ Program had the Goods
Father-Son Dance Program an Up and Down Ride
Resembling a long-limbed insect, Crea moved with a slow elegance contorting and pulsating her body as she slinked about the stage. Continue reading Father-Son Dance Program an Up and Down Ride
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
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
Robyn Mineko Williams’ ‘UNDER(COVER)’ to premiere in Chicago, May 27-29
UNDER(cover) is an innovative, evening length
performance blending together dance, a live original soundtrack and a perspective-enhancing palette of lightscapes in a simple black box studio. Continue reading Robyn Mineko Williams’ ‘UNDER(COVER)’ to premiere in Chicago, May 27-29
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
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