Photo: Steve Gunther

Critics' Conversation: Lionel Popkin’s "Ruth Doesn’t Live Here Anymore"

Popkin questions St. Denis' cultural appropriations with wit and bite. Jonathan Stein and Lisa Kraus discuss.

Jonathan Stein
April 2, 2013

Photo: Cedar Bough T. Saeji

Sheetal Ghandi: dancer, vocalist, actress, activist

Sheetal Ghandi’s virtuosity lies in her expert navigation of this multi-disciplinary performance – acting, singing, and dancing, all with equal talent.

Ellen Gerdes
April 7, 2013

Photo:Tim Summers

Buy Me Some Peanuts and Crackerjacks!

This dance was about the journey, having fun and throwing a few curveballs along the way.

Lisa Bardarson
April 8, 2013

Photo: Christian Altorfer

Tapping in Space: A Conversation

Is Glover expanding how we perceive tap dance?

Patricia Graham
April 19, 2013

Photo: Craig Rothfuss

“Believe you can and you're halfway there.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

The word "courage" was my takeaway after viewing THAT TIME, an improvisation featuring Tongue & Groove Spontaneous Theater and RealLivePeople(in)MotionImprovising.

Lisa Bardarson
April 24, 2013

Photo: Ebru Yildiz

One Radio Host and His Backup Dancers

Glass has found partners in Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass whose work parallels his.

Lisa Kraus
April 25, 2013

Photo: Nathea Lee

A Collage of Moanin’ and Groanin’: Reflections of the African American Church Movement

The program traveled through time to an era of slavery, specifically the 1700s.

Whitney Weinstein
April 29, 2013

Photo: Alexander Izilaev

BalletX Under the Microscope

Kristen wonders if the pre-show talk colored her opinions too much but she's wowed by BalletX's impressive physical abilities.

Kristen Gillette
May 2, 2013

Photo: Johanna Austin

Group Motion Meets Olive Prince Dance at a Juncture

Dancers were listening to each other in movement--a simple bond that made the entire piece compelling to watch.

Becca Weber
May 3, 2013

Photo: Paul Kolnik

Three Flavors of Ballet

In this highly episodic ballet, little Oliver Percy, danced by Lucas Tischler, sneaks into a natural history museum, falls asleep, and dreams up adventures with all the animals-come-to-life.

Lynn Matluck Brooks
May 14, 2013

Photo: Mike Hurwitz

1096: An Artistic Journey

An investigation of women’s stories and the meeting of flamenco and postmodern dance, 1096 integrated two competing images of women – soft, compliant and supportive vs. strong, unyielding and leading.

Patricia Graham
May 15, 2013

Photo: Erin Keough

Come Together

Local ringers bookended the evening’s newbies giving a chance to glimpse both better known and up and coming companies.

Lisa Bardarson
May 22, 2013