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
Dance Africa: Pittsburgh to Celebrate the African Diaspora
A mix of traditional Afro-Caribbean and West African dance along with African drumming will be on display, celebrating the African diaspora and “highlighting the majesty of African arts,” says Legacy Arts Project executive director Erin Perry. Continue reading Dance Africa: Pittsburgh to Celebrate the African Diaspora
Abridged Versions of Two Ballet Classics Aim to Introduce New Audiences to Ballet
“It was really important to me to have audiences understand the stories,” says Strukely-Dziak. “That lack of understanding is what I think scares people off of ballet.” Continue reading Abridged Versions of Two Ballet Classics Aim to Introduce New Audiences to Ballet
TanzTheater André Koslowski screens eight international short dance films as part of Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
On the program is a short film by TTAK company member Jennifer Keller, a documentary about TTAK Artistic Director and Choreographer André Koslowski, as well as six international short films from Canada, Germany, South Korea, and Spain.
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Amid controversy, the PrideFest dance showcase goes on
The choice of rapper Iggy Azalea as festival headliner generated outcry over allegations of homophobia and racism on her part, and reignited claims that festival producer The Delta Foundation is not inclusive enough of all parts of the LGBT community. Continue reading Amid controversy, the PrideFest dance showcase goes on
Women’s-empowerment theme makes for a strong evening of dance from fireWALL dance theater
As if suddenly empowered and given the green light to let loose, the dancers launched into exhilarating sequences full of power and pace that had them traversing the stage as a unit in Alaio’s bold choreography. Continue reading Women’s-empowerment theme makes for a strong evening of dance from fireWALL dance theater
Community Supported Arts production highlights new works by Teena Marie Custer and Roberta Guido
“I find that people tend to curate their lives on social media,” says Custer. “They want to project a certain image and they make sure all their posts and photos match that image.” Continue reading Community Supported Arts production highlights new works by Teena Marie Custer and Roberta Guido
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