Nora Chipaumire’s ‘Miriam’ an exploration of Icons and Identities

Nora Chipaumire in Miriam. Photo by Antoine Tempe. By Steve Sucato Nora Chipaumire’s Miriam is the third dance work in the Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s current season to explore the idea of public versus private identities. But Miriam approaches the subject differently than did idiosynCrazy Productions’ Private Places and Kate Watson-Wallace/anonymous bodies’ Mash Up Body. Conceived, choreographed and performed by the award-winning Chipaumire, along with dancer Okwui Okpokwasili, Miriam makes its Pittsburgh premiere April 19 and … Continue reading Nora Chipaumire’s ‘Miriam’ an exploration of Icons and Identities

World Premiere of ‘Mash Up Body’ takes a sampling approach to dance

By Steve Sucato For her latest dance work, Mash Up Body, Philadelphia-based choreographer Kate Watson-Wallace took a page from the contemporary-music playbook. Watson-Wallace worked with the processes of sampling, remixing and layering ideas and materials to create a 45-minute multimedia performance installation. Her troupe, anonymous bodies, will premiere the show April 5 and 6 at the Alloy Studios. “It’s a meditation on identity and presentation,” says … Continue reading World Premiere of ‘Mash Up Body’ takes a sampling approach to dance

Sidra Bell Dance New York opens home season May 23

Program A: Director’s Choice May 23-26: Thurs-Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 7pm STELLA (2012)/POOL (2011) Duration: 75 minutes (with intermission) Program B: New Works May 30-June 2: Thurs-Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 7pm Nudity (2012)/.heterogamy (2013) Duration: 75 minutes (with intermission) Presented by Baruch Performing Arts Center Nagelberg Theater E 25th Street bet. Lexington & 3rd Avenues New York City Tickets: baruch.cuny.edu/bpac or (646) 312-5073 Continue reading Sidra Bell Dance New York opens home season May 23