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
With ‘No Boundaries’ Dancer-Choreographer Gesel Mason seeks to ‘unwrap’ African American Dance
“One of the things I was thinking about in starting the project in Washington D.C. was that people would always go out to see Alvin Ailey whenever they came to the Kennedy Center which was fantastic, but there were a lot of other artists I thought the community would be interested in,” says Mason. Continue reading With ‘No Boundaries’ Dancer-Choreographer Gesel Mason seeks to ‘unwrap’ African American Dance
BalletMet’s Orrante Takes Final Bow in a Program Brimming with Memorable Moments
Like a Picasso cubist painting among Monets and Rembrandts, ‘Real Life’ was an aesthetic jolt. Continue reading BalletMet’s Orrante Takes Final Bow in a Program Brimming with Memorable Moments
Annual ‘Dancers Trust’ Production Raising Creativity as well as Funds
Since 1993, the Dancers’ Trust Fund has helped retired Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers transition to life after the stage. Continue reading Annual ‘Dancers Trust’ Production Raising Creativity as well as Funds
Dancing Wheels Company’s “Lasting Legacy” Concert & Tour to Commemorate Two National Anniversaries
The Company now celebrating its 35th anniversary season under the Artistic Direction of Mary Verdi-Fletcher, its founder, is Cleveland’s longest running dance company. Continue reading Dancing Wheels Company’s “Lasting Legacy” Concert & Tour to Commemorate Two National Anniversaries
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Annual Free Show at Hartwood Acres includes a Premiere
The program will conclude with a reprise of Mark Morris’ clever masterwork “Sandpaper Ballet” (1999), set to the music of American composer Leroy Anderson. Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Annual Free Show at Hartwood Acres includes a Premiere
Performance opportunities abound at Charlotte Ballet
Take a look at Charlotte Ballet’s repertoire, and it’s clear it’s a company fueled by innovative contemporary works yet rich in ballet pedigree. Continue reading Performance opportunities abound at Charlotte Ballet
Pointe Magazine 2015 Stars of the Corps Profiles: Karen Wing, BalletMet & Marisa Grywalski, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
In a company loaded with talented female dancers, BalletMet newcomer Karen Wing sets herself apart. Continue reading Pointe Magazine 2015 Stars of the Corps Profiles: Karen Wing, BalletMet & Marisa Grywalski, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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
Texture Contemporary Ballet opens its fifth season with works new and revisited
“Forget About Home” offers snapshots of wartime women waiting for a sweetheart to come home, grieving over the loss of a son, and working in factories, a la “Rosie the Riveter.” Continue reading Texture Contemporary Ballet opens its fifth season with works new and revisited
