“Infused with jazz dance movement a la Gene Kelly, Shimotakahara’s choreography sat well on the dancers and who transmitted a feel-good vibe to the audience that they soaked up eagerly.” Continue reading GroundWorks’ ‘Fall Concert Series’ Provided A Respite From Today’s Homogenized Contemporary Dance
“The 33-year-old Juilliard graduate and former dancer with renowned dance company Pilobolus, brought to her dancing in GroundWorks not only solid technique, but a stage presence that drew audience eyeballs to her as if she were somehow constantly lit by an invisible spotlight. ” Continue reading GroundWorks’ Versatile Performer Annika Sheaff Bids Adieu [Interview]
Says Barnes: “I think with everything I make I am interested in creating a relationship with the audience ─ for them to invest in the experience more than just admiring the dancers.” Continue reading New Work Pushes GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Dancers as Athletes and Performers
“In a most telling scene, Bagley, seemingly bereft of joy and happiness, set aflame a metal dollhouse…” Continue reading Sophisticated Choreography Highlights GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Fall Concert Series
“To move on sometimes you need to access the help of your friends and family and the experiences you have had in the past,” says Mineko Williams. Continue reading GroundWorks’ Fall Triple Bill Offers Up Two World Premieres
“Like a tame ‘Harry Potter’ movie magic battle without the wands, the dancers twisted, turned and literally bent over backwards to gather, grasp and hold the grimoire.” Continue reading Magic and Medieval Song Power GroundWorks DanceTheater’s Latest Production at Cain Park
Where Landon shined was in the pacing of the work and the use of stillness in her choreography that resulted in some breathtakingly beautiful moments. Continue reading GroundWorks’ Otherworldly Program Worth Visiting
“The piece is like a rolling dream ─ a fluid, abstract stream of consciousness,” says Landon … Continue reading GroundWorks’ ‘Spring Program’ Inspired by Dreams and Spirits
“There are issues of the moment when something human becomes very monstrous, when people turn on each other, all that is in the work without forcing any one interpretation.” Continue reading Hope, Meaning and Virginia Woolf
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
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