THE HANGOVER REPORT – Calvin Royal III’s UNITE BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce is a thoughtfully curated evening of old and new

Calvin Royal III is undoubtedly one of the most popular principals within the ranks of American Ballet Theatre, beloved by audiences and fellow dancers alike for both of his performances … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Midsummer dance in the city: PILOBOLUS at The Joyce, Jakob Karr’s AIN’T DONE BAD, the return of BAAND TOGETHER

Even during these dog days of summer, dance fans in New York nevertheless still have a number of worthwhile options to choose from. As per usual, read on for my … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – PILOBOLUS begins its summer residency at The Joyce with a cohesive program evoking the dream state

This past Tuesday, Pilobolus returned to New York, commencing its three-week residency at The Joyce Theater in Chelsea. Presented under the banner of re:CREATION, the celebrated, crowd-pleasing contemporary dance company’s summer … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Pam Tanowitz’s DAY FOR NIGHT slyly examines the dynamic interplay between performance and its surroundings

Last week, Pan Tanowitz’s latest full length dance piece Day for Night graced the stage of the Amph at Little Island. Commissioned by Little Island, Tanowitz’s latest is an austere … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE lives up to its name, showcasing the various possibilities of full length story ballets

American Ballet Theatre is living up to its name by concluding its summer season at the Metropolitan Opera with a pair of meaty three act story ballets — Sir Kenneth … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Trusting the process: Dorrance Dance’s SHIFT. finds transcendence in authenticity and community

Michelle Dorrance’s latest creation Shift. — which enjoyed its world premiere last night at The Joyce Theater — is a many-splendored thing. First and foremost, the full length piece commemorates … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Aakash Odedra and Hu Shenyuan’s SAMSARA is a dreamlike exercise in symbiosis

Capping off India Week of Lincoln Center’s Summer in the City were two performances of Aakash Odedra Company’s production of Samsara at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – SMUIN CONTEMPORARY BALLET celebrates 30 years with a trio of New York premieres at The Joyce

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has returned to The Joyce Theater for the first time in more than a decade. The Chelsea residency also represents a sort … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Summertime in London: A recap of a deep dive in theater-going

This past week, I had the great pleasure of immersing myself in London’s summertime theater and broader performing arts offerings. Based on my weeklong excursion — and in contrast to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY revels in extremities via deep cuts and established masterworks

Last week, Paul Taylor Dance Company returned to The Joyce Theater with two fascinating programs, each reveling in Paul Taylor’s extreme creations, particularly those from the formative years of his … Continue Reading →