BalletMet Columbus – American Legends
Surprisingly simple in its approach and ingenious in its outcome, James Kudelka’s The Man In Black was the hit of the program and one of the finest works I’ve seen this season.
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Pilobolus Dance Theater dazzles with fantasy, illusion and gravity-defying feats
Long known for their unique gravity-defying movement language and sculptural choreography, the troupe that is the Cirque du Soleil of the dance world, showed just why they are so beloved. Continue reading Pilobolus Dance Theater dazzles with fantasy, illusion and gravity-defying feats
Corning Works: The Glue Factory Project – A Seat at the Table
In her latest work for the Project, A Seat at the Table, Corning brought together an all-star cast of veteran dancers (including herself) along with lighting designer/performer David Covey to explore what it means to have a proverbial “seat at the table.” Continue reading Corning Works: The Glue Factory Project – A Seat at the Table
Merce Cunningham Dance Company – The Legacy Tour
Cunningham’s choreography for the work vacillated between playful and precise. Dancers dropped to the stage floor and wriggled their way into the wings while others paused to balance on one leg in ballet-like poses. Straight legs and pointed feet shot into the air and dancer’s torsos drifted into off-center balancing poses with others looking as if performing tai chi exercises. Continue reading Merce Cunningham Dance Company – The Legacy Tour
Israel Ballet – Triple Bill
In the Buffalo debut of “Triple Bill,” the company revealed what a wonderfully talented group it is in three works by company co-founder and choreographer Berta Yampolsky. Continue reading Israel Ballet – Triple Bill
Anatomical Scenario Movement Theatre, TUPACO Dance & cocoloupedance – Anthro(pop)ology II
While “Tantric Tantrums” did not break any new ground thematically or choreographically, Sullivan also did not play it safe with the work. It’s erotic and highly charged depictions of the effects of emotional abuse proved haunting. Continue reading Anatomical Scenario Movement Theatre, TUPACO Dance & cocoloupedance – Anthro(pop)ology II
Grupo de Rua – H3
H3, the latest work by choreographer and artistic director Bruno Beltrao, presented the audience with an amalgamation of hip hop and contemporary movement styles that defied singular categorization.
Film tiptoes backstage with ballet
By Steve Sucato Dance is an art form of discovery. For audiences and those involved in the making and performance of it there is both curiosity and mystery in its processes. For his 38th film, award-winning documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman returns to chronicling the art form in La Danse, a film about today’s Paris Opera Ballet. In the film Wiseman, whose films have generally focused … Continue reading Film tiptoes backstage with ballet
Neglia marks 10 years with best show of decade
Neglia Ballet Artists Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School Buffalo, NY May 9, 2009 Reviewed by Steve Sucato If you didn’t happen to be among those in attendance Saturday night in the Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School for Neglia Ballet Artists’ 10th Anniversary Gala production, you can begin kicking yourself now. Yes, it was that good. The production — jam-packed with ballet … Continue reading Neglia marks 10 years with best show of decade
Sometimes less really is more
Configuration Dance TheatreCenter for the Arts – University at Buffalo Buffalo, NYMay 3, 2009Reviewed by Steve Sucato In the final performance of their latest production, Configuration Dance Theatre showed, they have the goods to warrant continued national attention. They also showed they are still very much a young dance troupe struggling with the recent switch from being a pick-up company made up of mostly seasoned … Continue reading Sometimes less really is more
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