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Taking flight

A full slate of classics, new works, and seasonal treats

By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | September 19, 2007

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The big bang
A resurgence of interest tap dance was fueled in the ’90s by films and Broadway shows that featured the late, great Gregory Hines and his young friend Savion Glover.
Twinkle, twinkle
For some 15 years now, Boston Ballet has danced like a major international ballet company, and Mikko Nissinen wants to be sure everybody’s aware of that.
What's up?
For trend seekers, Different Voices, a showcase for this year’s Bates Dance Festival’s visiting choreographers, hinted at several directions for contemporary dance.
Review: Dance on Camera at Lincoln Center
Gotham was awash in dance during early January as the annual Dance on Camera Festival coincided with the conference of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (better known as APAP, the national bookers' convention).
From the inside
Martha Graham created a revolution in the modern dance world on many fronts, most significantly by the emotional content and the sculptural form of her work.
Drama manqué
Sporen , by the Dutch company Leine & Roebana, had two false beginnings before settling down to an hour of movement exploration.
Links to a legacy
In her Pillow Talk at Jacob’s Pillow last weekend, Suzanne Farrell was asked what she expects of the young dancers who are reviving George Balanchine’s ballets under her direction.
Scenes from the city
I missed more things in two and a half days last week than I managed to take in, so whatever I might infer about dance in the New York vortex could have come out a different way if I’d reversed my priorities.
Not quite Nina
On hearing the opening notes of the Kronos Quartet composition and seeing the dancers lit in sunny yellow, I feared we were about to be subjected to one of those “up with people” ballets.
Tragic tropes and anti-tropes
The only question to ask about a new Romeo and Juliet, besides “Why?”, is “Why New York City Ballet?”
Love and death
“Classic Balanchine” as opposed to . . . “Jazz Balanchine”? “Porno Balanchine”? What was the alternative?
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Taking flight

Awesome feature. Zack's the tough guy. Who knew? 9/12 TT's. noted. HORNS UP! larissa hekseri

By litacore on 09/01/2006 at 9:39:28

Taking flight

snooooooooze-fest of an article from someone that usually puts out a great read. better luck next time.

By w00t on 09/08/2006 at 4:12:40

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