Dance Review: Elisa Monte and Her Dancers Create Stellar Work

  Born in 1981, Elisa Monte Dance has a history of thought provoking work executed by techically and emotionally outstanding dancers, a reputation that is not left at the door on this evening’s showcase of four works, one of which is a world premiere. Slope of Enlightenment is an introduction that not only emphasizes the […]

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And the winner is….Fresh Tracks Dance Theater Workshop January 23, 2009

The Fresh Tracks series at Dance Theater Workshop is the most competitive emerging choreographer showcase in New York. The prize, in addition to showing your work, is 50 hours of rehearsal space, along with workshops in grant writing etc. But most importantly, it says that you may be the next big thing. Some Fresh Tracks […]

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Sex, Revenge, and Rock & Roll, a night for the family!

Remember Me, a one act rock-ballet shook the house at the Lower Manhattan Joyce Theatre on Wednesday night.   A collaboration between David Parsons and Parsons Dance with the East Village Opera Company resulted in a glam-rock infused illustration of the AnnzMarie Milazzo poem, Traveled Hearts. The poem was developed into a story told by the […]

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David Parsons at the Joyce, NYC

Ok girls, you want a job in NYC, you better get your butts to class! Tues night I had some cute seats at the Joyce Theatre in Chelsea to see The Parsons Dance Company.  Those dancers are no joke! They were giving me extension, fierce feet, technique, and seamless partnering skills. They go beyond the […]

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Tango and Contemporary Ballet Remixed!

Tango and Contemporary Ballet Remixed! The New Generation Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Argentinean choreographer, Dardo Galleto, presented a lovely concert at Symphony Space in New York City, November 7 – 8, 2008, that fused the passion of Argentinean Tango with the lines of Contemporary Ballet.   The show, called VOLVER AL SUR, meaning […]

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Parsons Dance Company -Remember Me, A Collaboration with the East Village Company

As soon as the first dancer comes out on stage accompanied by not only rocking music but also stellar multimedia effects, I am locked in with my seatbelt prepared for the ride that I think I am about to be taken on at full speed. But, I’m wrong. The first section of this hour and […]

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Dance Review: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

I was very excited to see Cedar Lake perform.  I had heard so much about them and read up on them from their website and dance magazine reviews.  I was expecting top notch pointe work and partnering skills, dancers with excellent bodies, and accessible choreography.  I have wanted to dance for Cedar Lake for a […]

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Dance Review: DANCE GOTHAM/APAP

Part of the APAP performances, Dance Gotham is a program that offers a wonderful array of works by contemporary dance groups from Canada and the United States.   [ZOGMA] Collectif de Folklore Urbain Rapaille This Canadian dance troupe rocks! Musicians perform alongside the dancers on stage and make people rock along in their seats, tapping […]

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Les Ballets Trokadero De Monte Carlo . . . OMG!!!!! THOSE DIVAS ARE FIERCE!!!

OMG!!!!! THOSE DIVAS ARE FIERCE!!!OMG!!!! Ok so remember that 1 time I went and saw “The Trocks” and fell in love???? well that was what happened to me Friday night at the Joyce Theatre in Chelsea!! The place was totally packed and you could tell most of the people there were not “Trock” virgins like […]

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Juilliard Impresses

Hey DANZ Nation, Yesterday I had the awesome chance to see the Juilliard Student Showcase at Lincoln Center… and let me tell you, it was A-MAAAZZ-ING!!!!!! First of all, the greatest thing about bein’ a dancer in NYC is how spontaneous your days turn out to be! I had no plans of going to the […]

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