The incorporation of chance procedures into finished choreography is fascinating. In classical ballet, virtually nothing is left to chance ...
Merce Cunningham is a conceptual genius. Concepts are his thing; his talent and intellect in this arena unrivalled. He summons ideas and i...
Whenever I see dance theater, I leave feeling confused. I find myself annoyed by the whole idea and phenomenon of ‘dance theater’ itself. ...
Traditional narrative ballet and Mark Morris do not cross paths very often. When the two do collide, the outcome is completely unpredictabl...
Titles inform perception and provide insight in the performing arts. They can be a literal representation of the artist’s intent or an iron...
It may still be cold in Toronto and New York but the National Ballet of Canada and the New York City Ballet are completely hot! These two c...
Some dance performances stand out because of their creativity, spectacle or beauty while others stand out because they lack technique, origi...
It is hard to imagine why anyone would want to be the artistic director of a major ballet company. Every production decision is ultimately...
New choreography is frustrating because it usually lacks newness. The expectation of originality and innovation is rarely met. Most “new...
Very few choreographers surprise me and hardly any ever shock me. If anything, most are predictable and have developed a signature movemen...