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American Ballet Theatre

Love in a Cottage

"Giselle"
American Ballet Theatre
Metropolitan Opera House
Lincoln Center
New York, New York
May 16, 2018, matinee

ABT has a solid version of the Romantic classic "Giselle", with beautiful, traditional designs which, even if the first grape was harvested in 1987, look vivid and fresh. Though some of the stage business could be rethought (Bathilde's nose now almost scrapes the sky, eliminating the sad irony of the two girls sharing their love stories, and why, if all the

Memories

"The Unsung", "The Body is a House Without Walls", "Querida Herida", "Missa Brevis"
Limón Dance Company
Joyce Theater
New York, New York
May 10, 2018

The Limón Dance Company opened its New York season with a program bookended by two powerful works by José Limón supporting two newer works, both of which sported interesting designs, committed dancers, and somewhat meandering choreography, which put Limón's focused, structured works into sharp relief.

Limón's "The Unsung" from 1970 is a memorial to Native

New York City Ballet

Taking it Easy

"The Four Seasons", "Circus Polka", "Easy", "A Suite of Dances", "Something to Dance About"
New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
May 3, 2018

New York City Ballet's Spring gala celebrated Jerome Robbins' 100 birthday with three of his works, a premiere by Justin Peck, and a lavish compilation of Robbins' Broadway choreography. Maria Kowroski introduced the evening with a gracious speech and reminded the audience that she is the only

Happy Anniversary

"Charm", "Rapid Oxidation", "Shanti"
Tom Gold Dance
The Kay Playhouse at Hunter College
New York, New York
April 10, 2018

Tom Gold, a former soloist with the New York City Ballet, celebrated the tenth year of his chamber company with a brief New York season showing three of his works, including one premiere, "Rapid Oxidation". As a dancer, Gold was noted for his outgoing, engaging personality and his scrupulous but never flashy technique and he has brought these gifts, along

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Color Study

"Dances of Isadora", "The Beauty in Gray", "Piazzolla Caldera"
Paul Taylor American Modern Dance
David H. Koch Theater
Lincoln Center
New York, New York
March 21, 2018

With recorded music and a solo piano on the program, the orchestra got the snowy evening off, though most of the audience, buoyed by a $10 snowstorm special, braved the weather and responded enthusiastically. The program ranged from Isadora Duncan to Bryan Arias' 2018 "The Beauty in Gray", and also included

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Atmospheric Conditions

"Aureole", "Changes", "Eventide", "Piazzolla Caldera"
Paul Taylor Dance Company
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
March 17, 2018, matinee

The generously programmed matinee had four substantial pieces, from the breakthrough "Aureole" (1962) to the more recent "Changes" (2008), in addition to two powerful works from 1997, "Eventide" and "Piazzolla Caldera". While "Changes", to songs by the Mamas and the Papas, was enthusiastic, the earlier works were richer and more imaginative, showing Taylor's magnificent ability to evoke mood and

In the Mood

"Poem", "Moods", "Sweet in the Morning", "Preludes", "Dreams"
Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble
The Mark O'Donnell Theater
Brooklyn, New York
March 8, 2018.

Anna Sokolow was a modern dance pioneer whose works, while abstract, are richly theatrical, dealing with both human emotions and broader social themes. Her legacy has been valiantly carried on by Director Jim May and the recently appointed Artistic Director Samantha Géracht, both former Sokolow dancers. The program, subtitled "Moods and Dreams" ranged

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Shining Lights

"Arden Court", "Banquet of Vultures", "Promethean Fire"
Paul Taylor Dance Company
David H. Koch Theater
Lincoln Center
New York, New York
March 6, 2018

The three dances performed on the Paul Taylor Dance Company's opening night, which thanks to $5 tickets and an outstanding program, was packed, had various views of light. "Arden Court", from 1981, showed Taylor at his sunniest, "Banquet of Vultures" (2006) with its candles piercing the darkness, shown a clear and uncompromising light on despair, and

New York City Ballet

Star-cross'd

"Romeo + Juliet"
New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
February 21, 2018.

Like Tchaikovsky's final act music for "Swan Lake" Prokofiev's score for "Romeo and Juliet" has protected a number of choreographers by providing a rich emotional resonance no matter how lame the choreography. Fortunately for Peter Martins' "Romeo + Juliet" the balcony scene and suicide music always wraps the audience around the drama and his ballet, despite its repetitive, hyperactive steps and bizarre designs (Per

New York City Ballet

What's New?

"The Red Violin", "dance odyssey", "Russian Seasons"
New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
February 1, 2018.

New York City Ballet's New Combinations Fund, inspired by Balanchine's quote "There are no new steps, only new combi- nations", funds new choreography, and supported Peter Walker's new ballet "dance odyssey" which premiered between Peter Martins' "The Red Violin" and Alexei Ratmansky's "Russian Seasons". Both of those works were choreographed in 2006 as part of the Diamond Project,

New York City Ballet

Beginning to End

"Apollo", "Mozartiana", "Cortège Hongrois"
New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
January 27, 2018, matinee.

The all-Balanchine program began with "Apollo", the oldest Balanchine work danced by New York City ballet (though Balanchine did rework the 1928 ballet in 1979, stripping it of its Expressionistic prologue), followed by "Mozartiana", choreographed in 1981, his last major work. It ended with the bon-bon "Cortège Hongrois" from 1973, with its generous helping of Petipa, a reminder of

Petipa Laughs

"Alexei Ratmansky's Harlequinade"
Studio 5
New York City Center
New York, NY
January 22, 2018.

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City Center's Studio 5 presentations, like the Guggenheim's Works & Process series, offer glimpses into the creative process, but the City Center's are held in a working studio, with the audience forming a U-shape around the speakers, which gives a casual, immediate air to the presentations. The most recent featured the Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and ABT Director Kevin McKenzie

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