Mark DeGarmo Dance previewed its new work, Las Fridas, named after the Frida Kahlo painting of the same title, December 16th. Originally conceived as an introspective piece for two women, DeGarmo himself stepped in to dance the role of “Light Frida” …Read more

Though it departs somewhat from a traditional Nutcracker, Francis Patrelle’s staging, starring guests from New York City Ballet alongside up-and-coming ballet students of all ages, has stood the test of time. In its 20th anniversary season, Dances Pa …Read more

Sugar and spice and everything nice can describe just about every classical staging of the Christmas tradition The Nutcracker. Though the music holds many dark complexities, rarely are these musical layers explored by the choreographer and director. …Read more

In May, I reviewed Junoon as a dance troupe to watch out for, because of their varied take on the Bollywood aesthetic. In their new show Aks, which means reflection, held at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, Junoon tackles some difficult topics …Read more

Advertised as a “baroque-burlesque confection” and hailed all over New York as a holiday wonder, Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge truly lives up to its reputation. Part circus, part dance, and part opera—among other things—Austin McCormick’s creation b …Read more

A girl with the head of a dog has run away from a red-hot circus. Fleeing the hunt by the strongman, sword swallower, and lion, she dives, headfirst, off a cliff and into the ocean. A few moments later, what was the ocean floor begins to move, its ma …Read more

Co-produced by Megan Lynn, of Asterial Dance, and Nick Nagle, of NSquared Dance, The Upsurge Choreography platform provides a venue for up-and-coming choreographers and companies to showcase their work. This program features work by three companies: …Read more

Will Rawls performs his latest solo work, Personal Effects, for Performa 15, combining athleticism, history, and space in a fully immersive performance art experience. The piece opens on Rawls running. He runs around the basement sculpture space of W …Read more

There is nothing short-sighted about celebrating a Life in Progress. Sylvie Guillem’s final performance celebrates 39 years of dance. Sylvie Guillem: Life in Progress at New York City Center is an extraordinary glimpse at the dancer, who is fifty and …Read more

In the latest of the Lincoln Center at the Movies film series, Ballet Hispanico presented its signature contemporary dance with a Hispanic culture flair in CARMEN.maquia and Club Havana. For 45 years, Ballet Hispanico has demonstrated beauty and impo …Read more