Documentary Shines New Light on a Dance and Visual Effects Pioneer  [REVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Even the brightest of us can disappear from humanity’s collective memory over time. Such was the case for Löie Fuller, a woman made famous for her dances manipulating fabric and her pioneering use of light, color, and shadow in her dance works of the late 19th and early 20th century. A transformative figure in the arts and artist rights, her remarkable contributions … Continue reading Documentary Shines New Light on a Dance and Visual Effects Pioneer  [REVIEW]

Documentary ‘Bobbi Jene’ Chronicles a Life in Transition

The documentary takes a fly-on-the-wall approach to chronicling events in Smith’s life just as she has decided to leave contemporary dance company Batsheva after a decade (2005-2014) and move back to the United States to pursue a solo career as a dancer/choreographer. Continue reading Documentary ‘Bobbi Jene’ Chronicles a Life in Transition