Emerging newsteps Talent Needs Not Bells and Whistles to Shine
May 4, 2009 by iDANZ Today
Filed under Concert Modern -Jazz-Contemporary, iDANZ Critix Corner -Dance Reviews, Performance Art - Dance
The wonderful Mr. Chen welcomes us back to his dance center for the second installment of their semi-annual dance series newsteps, featuring new choreographers’ budding works. While risk-taking innovation is at the heart of the series, the use of audio and non-dance visuals always runs the chance of taking over the show, and in some instances […]
Ros Warby Wings Her Way Into DTW
May 4, 2009 by iDANZ Today
Filed under iDANZ Critix Corner -Dance Reviews, Performance Art - Dance
Australian choreographer Ros Warby performs at Dance Theater Workshop in her extremely well crafted solo, Monumental. A tight collaboration with video artist Margie Medlin and composer Helen Mountfort, the work pulls inspiration from the classical ballet archetypes of Swan and Soldier. The result is a riveting mixture of animalistic awkwardness and human self-awareness, creating an oddly voyeuristic pleasure […]
