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Our Features 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  IMPRESSIONS OF: Russell MaliphantThe Rodin Project in ParisPremieres are tricky... but being lulled to sleep during a dance performance is never a good sign. I assume that some of the weaknesses in Russell Maliphant's The Rodin Project will be worked out by the time it arrives in New York...Ann Moradian, Paris |
