CorningWorks’ Latest Dance-Theater Work Taps Into Today’s Uncertainty Zeitgeist  [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Veteran dancer-choreographer Beth Corning doesn’t wear her heart on her sleeve; it is reflected in her choreographic works if you look with intent. Not one to spoon-feed or preach to audiences, Corning’s works pose thought-provoking questions, often steeped in metaphor, and are sharp-witted, a touch humorous, a tad poignant, and magnificently beautiful in their visuals and craft.  Her latest evening-length work, Foolish … Continue reading CorningWorks’ Latest Dance-Theater Work Taps Into Today’s Uncertainty Zeitgeist  [PREVIEW]

Classic Dance Works Prove Their Staying Power in Limón Dance Company Program [REVIEW]

Limón Dance CompanyPlayhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio TheatreCleveland, OhioApril 22, 2023 By Steve Sucato The idiom “An oldie but a goodie” was apropos this past Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre as New York’s Limón Dance Company presented a program of three delightful modern dance classics and one gritty contemporary dance work as part of their 75th Anniversary Tour. Co-presented by DANCECleveland and Cuyahoga … Continue reading Classic Dance Works Prove Their Staying Power in Limón Dance Company Program [REVIEW]

Dickinson’s ‘KL3668′ Highlights Verb Ballets’ Engaging ‘NeoClassical Lines’ Program [REVIEW – Arts Air]

Verb BalletsNeoClassical Lines – ACCESS/Verb LivestreamOctober 9, 2020 Reviewed by Steve Sucato Founded in 1987 as The Repertory Project and changing its name (and vision) in 2003, Verb Ballets has had a history of reinvention and adaptation. Keeping with the latter, Verb was one of the first Northeast, Ohio dance troupes to fully embrace virtual performance programming because of the global pandemic. Rather than going the dance film … Continue reading Dickinson’s ‘KL3668′ Highlights Verb Ballets’ Engaging ‘NeoClassical Lines’ Program [REVIEW – Arts Air]