The dance revolution of the 1960s and 70s seems to be making a comeback as dancers think about making their performances less artificial, more “natural.”
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Book Review: The ‘Papa’ of Male Modern Dance, Ted Shawn — A Story of Changing Norms
In this new biography, Ted Shawn is on display in all his narcissism, paternalism, hypocrisy, originality, and the dedication to creative expression that set American modern dance on its way.
Dance Review: “Object.” — Objectifying Women, Intensely
We are immersed for 70-minutes in a powerful evocation of the destructive culture created by men who treat women as sex objects.
Dance Review: Fernanda Ghi Dance Company — Passion, Fury, and Enigma
Black + White from the Fernanda Ghi Dance Company was provocative, dramatic, and oh-so-mysterious.
Dance Review: “Giselle” Now — at the Boston Ballet
The performance I saw on Friday night revealed Boston Ballet’s priorities: while the dancers possess a high degree of technical skills, they have a looser notion of nuanced acting.
Dance Review: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas — Phase by Phase
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker invites the audience to let go of outside distractions and meditate on our own deeper feelings.
Dance Review: Red Sky Performance — A Stunning Look into the Origins of Things
Red Sky Performance’s hold-your-breath physicality provides plenty of “wow factor.”
Dance Review: “Gallim” — Extremes of Stress and Release
Gallim specializes in depicting raw emotions through movement.
Dance Review: “Dances by Isadora” — Freedom to Move
A passion for authenticity characterized this mesmerizing program from beginning to end.
Dance Preview: Dance Heginbotham’s “Common Fate” — Celebrating Synchronicity
Fresh from choreographing a Tony award-winning revival of Oklahoma!, John Heginbotham presents a world premiere in the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College.