VIEWPOINTS – Dance Roundup: HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO returns to The Joyce and NEW YORK CITY BALLET commits to 21st century choreographers

Over the past week or so, I was able to attend a pair of dance performances that together featured the works of some of today’s sought after contemporary choreographers. Here … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dusting off GISELLE and COPLAND: Alexei Ratmansky and Justin Peck unveil highly anticipated full length works

This past week, I attended two highly anticipated full evening works of dance that dusted off familiar material – one an exquisite reconsideration of a beloved classical ballet, the other … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Sweden’s Cullberg makes its Joyce debut with Deborah Hay’s clinical HORSE, THE SOLOS

Last night, Sweden’s contemporary dance company Cullberg made its debut at The Joyce Theater. For its maiden set of performances at the Chelsea dance venue, the company has chosen to … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Germany’s tanzmainz makes its Joyce debut with Sharon Eyal’s visceral, hypnotic SOUL CHAIN

This week, the German contemporary dance company known as tanzmainz makes its Joyce debut. For the occasion, the company – which takes its residence at the prolific Chelsea dance venue through … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – For one night only, the great Natalia Osipova conjures the versatility of her career in FORCE OF NATURE

This past weekend, Natalia Osipova performed for one night only at New York City Center, giving her many dance fans a glimpse, once again, of the greatness that elevated her … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The romance fails to ignite in Hong Kong Ballet’s otherwise sweeping and cinematic update of ROMEO & JULIET

This past weekend at New York City Center, Hong Kong Ballet performed – for two performances only – its production of Romeo & Juliet, which has been choreographed by the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – LONDON THEATER RECAP: An overview of new family fare, high dramas, some requisite Shakespeare, and twists on ballet classics

VIEWPOINTS – LONDON THEATER RECAP: An overview of new family fare, high dramas, some requisite Shakespeare, and twists on ballet classics Over the holiday season, I got the opportunity to … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – 2022 IN REVIEW: Theater, Music, and Dance

2022 saw live performances continue to emerge from Covid’s comprehensive grasp. In no particular order, here are my thematically grouped picks for the most notable happenings in the performing arts … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – In a terrifically eclectic “Revelations”-less evening, ALVIN AILEY unveils new works by Jamar Roberts and Kyle Abraham

Earlier this week, I attended a performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center, where the beloved dance company is wrapping up its current winter/fall season … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dance roundup: City Ballet’s Sterling Hyltin retires in THE NUTCRACKER and MICHELLE DORRANCE’s exuberant evening of world premieres

This past week, I got my dance fix by way of a pair of eclectic performances. Here are my thoughts on them, as always. NEW YORK CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE’S … Continue Reading →