VIEWPOINTS – With “Giselle” and a pair of diverse mixed bills, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE brings variety (if unevenness) to its fall season

Over the past two weeks, American Ballet Theatre has taken up residence at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. As New York’s other major classical ballet company (aside … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – City Center’s FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL concludes with a starry flourish

Last weekend, New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival concluded as it began – with a flourish, and a starry and well-curated one at that. Here are my thoughts … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Worthwhile dance about town: Keone & Mari Madrid’s BEYOND BABEL and Lucinda Childs’ seminal DANCE

Dance has kicked into full gear in New York. Indeed, between classical ballet headliners New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre’s respective fall seasons at Lincoln Center, as well … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – NEW YORK CITY BALLET’s fall season was rife with farewell performances, notably the retirements of Lauren Lovette and Maria Kowroski

New York City Ballet‘s fall season came to a conclusion last Sunday with the farewell performance of beloved principal dancer Maria Kowroski. She wasn’t the only major dancer, however, to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – City Center’s FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL opens in smashing fashion with Streb Extreme Action, Kyle Abraham’s A.I.M, and a Gwen Verdon tribute

Last night, New York City Center re-opened its doors to host in-person performances once again with the opening night of its wonderfully democratic Fall for Dance Festival. As we’ve come … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Caleb Teicher’s joyous SW!NG OUT at The Joyce catapults the Lindy Hop into the 21st century

This past week, I had the pleasure of having a terrific good time at SW!NG OUT , which is in the midst of a two-week run at The Joyce Theater … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – CITY BALLET engages Andrea Miller and Sidra Bell, in collaboration with fashion designers, to create new ballets for its fall season (to mixed results)

Last week at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, New York City Ballet premiered a pair of new ballets for its Fall Fashion Gala. Instead of looking for … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Experimenting with and transcending form(s): ASUNA’S 100 KEYBOADS at BAM and HOLDTIGHT’s WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING? at the cell

This past week, I attended two performances that experimented with and transcended form(s). Here are my thoughts on these interesting outings. 100 KEYBOARDSASUNA / Brooklyn Academy of MusicThrough October 2 … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – DEEP BLUE SEA & IT STARTS NOW: Bill T. Jones and Alejandro Cerrudo unveil artful evening-length dance creations

This week, dance makers Bill T. Jones and Alejandro Cerrudo unveiled their respective new evening-length works to New York dance fans. Here are my thoughts these artful dance creations. DEEP … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Two iconic New York dance institutions return to in-person performances: New York City Ballet & The Joyce Theater

Last week saw the return to in-person performances of two iconic New York Dance institutions when New York City Ballet and The Joyce Theater reopened their doors to live audiences. … Continue Reading →