ATLANTA – In her new ballet, The Princess and the Goblin, Twyla Tharp celebrates the innocence of youth and the strength of women with subtlety, sophistication and wit. Praise to her for choosing a worthy vehicle to communicate strong moral … (more…)
Dance choreographer Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet is an elegant display of the binding strength of a relationship between dance and music. The company performed its latest work, a program of three premieres and repertory works, Feb. 10 and 11 … (more…)
Boundless energy, bursting leaps and superb technique. Dancer Sean Smith moves rabbit quick with a grounded grace all his own. He radiates a palpable kinetic energy onstage, whether it’s lyrical expressiveness in Christopher Huggins’ Night Run or a quiet fierceness … (more…)
In many respects, Moulin Rouge, the ballet, makes perfect sense. Ballet, of course, is a French creation, and the Moulin Rouge is the most famous cabaret where the cancan dance originated. But making a new story ballet that conjures the … (more…)
As Alexei Ratmansky’s Don Quixote debuted last night in Seattle, where it runs through Feb. 12, one young Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer reflects on learning from a master. Don Quixote, one of the most famous classical ballets ever produced. Alexei … (more…)
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon returns to New York City Ballet premiering a new work as the evening’s centerpiece. The first New York City Ballet program dedicated entirely to the work of Christopher Wheeldon debuted on Saturday to an audience filled with … (more…)
American Ballet Theatre brought a robust mixed repertory program to Dallas that showcased its many strengths in weekend performances presented by TITAS. This was third time in 30 years the world-class company has visited North Texas, where they played to … (more…)
Modern dance choreographer Igal Perry brings his new work El Amor Brujo to New York in a preview for his company’s upcoming season. El Amor Brujo, set to the rich score by Manuel de Falla with a libretto by Gregorio … (more…)
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, infused with the Southern spirit of Alvin Ailey, is embarking on its first New York season, hoping to attract national attention. When the Dallas Black Dance Theatre performs at the Ailey Citigroup Theater on Jan. … (more…)
Philadelphia-based choreographer Nichole Canuso’s newest offering, TAKES, picks up from her last major work. Choreographer Nichole Canuso and her artistic partner had a lot to say in their compelling performance installation piece called Wandering Alice (2008). So much so, they … (more…)