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Our Features The Dance Enthusiast Asks: Peggy BakerAs She Makes Her First New York Appearance In 12 (or so) Years, Peggy Baker, Renowned Solo Artist, Chats with Christine Jowers“What is most liberating and immediate when working with a company (as opposed to solo work) is the ability to leap beyond the body and its’ technique and live out possibilities through the dancers.” I can hear Baker’s delight at this over the phone...Christine Jowers, New York,New York  Dance New Amsterdam Presents "RAW Directions"with works by Shannon Gillen, Elisha Clark Halpin/Etch Dance Company, Philippa Kaye, and Elke Luyten and Kira AlkerWho knew that the shipping industry could be choreographed? It is in Botlek, a duet from Gillen that is the final work of the evening... Gillen does an excellent job setting the scene and capturing what it is like to work on a freighter. I can almost smell the fish and see the ocean’s mist. ...Trina Mannino, New York  Dance Theatre of Harlem 2Welcome BackThe dancing highlight of the day was the finale, "Contested Space" choreographed by Donald Byrd...New York, Christine Jowers.  IMPRESSIONS OF: The Snow Globe ShowMonica Bill Barnes at Joe's Pub.Monica Bill Barnes is a pint-sized performer with a super-size stage presence...Tara Sheena, New York  IMPRESSIONS OF: Take Dance"SALARYMAN"Takehiro Ueyama’s choreographic observations are keenly accurate, accessible (but not dumbed down), and expertly danced. It is challenging to take on a stereotype and not be cliché. This man needs to choreograph for Broadway, and why isn’t he?...Christine Jowers, New York ... read more |
