Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "Contemporary dance"
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702Feature ArticlesHofesh Shechter: Unleashing power creatively with dance film ‘Rise’
The hit French film, Rise, by Cédric Klapisch, makes its U.S. debut this month. It tells the story of a ballet dancer...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesForty years of Peridance with Igal Perry
Peridance Center in New York celebrated 40 years in operation with its Legacy Festival this past April. “The whole idea is the...
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1.2KInterviews30 years strong: A conversation with Jacqulyn Buglisi
“I think that dancing, if you’re able to sustain it…is an incredible life,” affirms Jacqulyn Buglisi, artistic director of Buglisi Dance Theatre....
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444ReviewsDance as community, as expression and so much more: OnStage Dance Company’s Season 24 Performance
Boston University Dance Theater, Boston, MA.Accessed virtually. “Great artists find a way to be themselves within their art,” once affirmed the iconic...
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520ReviewsWelcoming all to create and to enjoy: Alive Dance Collective’s ‘Ink in Motion’
The Foundry, Cambridge, MA.April 30, 2023. The arts are an ecosystem; the thriving (or lack thereof) of artists in community – at...
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398Feature ArticlesYY Dance Company presents the world premiere of ‘NOWHERE’
YY Dance Company (YYDC) presents the world premiere of NOWHERE, the latest production by acclaimed Chinese American choreographer Yue Yin, on June...
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385Feature ArticlesNewport Contemporary Ballet presents new Frontier Series with ‘FIREBIRD’ world premiere
Newport Contemporary Ballet (NCB) (formerly known as Island Moving Company) has announced details for Catch Fire!, the Company’s new Frontier Series production. The series runs May 18-20, at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Catch Fire! is...
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360ReviewsHistory through the lens of dance: Celebrity Series of Boston presents Paul Taylor Dance Company
Shubert Theater, Boston, MA.April 16, 2023. Paul Taylor is undeniably a giant in classic American modern dance. His work has inspired generations...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesDance NOW! Miami presents Program III this May
The spring season of dance in South Florida would not be complete without a final outstanding series of performances from Dance NOW! Miami. This...
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520ReviewsSpace for joy and heart: Parsons Dance at The Joyce
The Joyce Theater, New York, NY March 23, 2023. The easeful effervesance of Esplanade, the communal vibrancy of the concluding section in Revelations,...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesBallet Hispánico celebrates Latinx voices in New York City Center season
On June 1-3, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization, Ballet Hispánico, will return to New York City Center. Dedicated to uplifting and...
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527InterviewsRoss LeClair on producing dance at The Joyce and the joy that comes with it
Dance Informa had the opportunity to speak with Joyce Theater Productions (JTP) Producer Ross LeClair. Read on to learn about the many...
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714Feature ArticlesLa MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
La MaMa announces the lineup for the 18th annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Curated by Nicky Paraiso, the 2023 festival features new and recent works by...
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418Reviewstanzmainz in Sharon Eyal’s ‘Soul Chain’: Is it love?
The Joyce Theater, New York, NY.January 24, 2023. Dancers stride across the stage in Sharon Eyal’s signature relevé walk (legs mostly straight...
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599Feature Articles5 Black dancers who inspire us – and how they’re changing the game
Welcome to an incomplete, randomly ordered list of today’s Black dancers who inspire our socks off. These artist are world-class athletes, industry...
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813InterviewsHeidi Duckler Dance: Increasing access to dance education
Dance Informa had the opportunity to speak with Heidi Duckler, Founder and Artistic Director of Heidi Duckler Dance; as well as Rebecca...
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716Feature ArticlesVisceral Dance Chicago announces its Winter Engagement
Visceral Dance Chicago has announced its Winter Engagement, February 17-26, with works by Danielle Agami, Mark Godden and Nick Pupillo, at the...
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958ReviewsBack to roots of communal sound and movement: ANIKAYA Dance Theater’s ‘The Women Gather’
The Strand Theater, Dorchester, MA.November 6, 2022 You can probably conjure the mental image: people moving together, in community, along with vibrant...
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536ReviewsGibney Company captivates in Ohad Naharin’s ‘Yag 2022’
New York Live Arts, New York, NY.December 14, 2022. Yag 2022, presented as part of Gibney Company’s Up Close series, is a...
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1.2KFeaturedWhat is contemporary dance? Hear from Hofesh Shechter, Desmond Richardson and Franck Chartier
Dance Informa had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brains of three world-renowned contemporary choreographers. Learn what Hofesh Shechter, Franck Chartier and...
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640Feature ArticlesSpark Movement Collective: Creating an accessible dance experience
Spark Movement Collective, a small NYC-based contemporary dance group, has one main mission: to create an accessible dance experience. Since its formation,...
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540Tips & AdviceApproaches to improvisation
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the many possible meanings of the word “improvisation” in relation to dance. On the one hand, improv...
