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Ousting whiteness from his black, possessed body: Kosoko. (Photo by Scott Shaw)

Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s 'Black Male Revisited'

The body as resistance and protest

Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s Black Male Revisited is a riveting multimedia presentation that encourages us to question “self” as we navigate a not-so-post–racial world.

Gregory King

Feb 28, 2016 Articles 2 minute read

Ballets Jazz de Montréal: impressive synchrony, strength, and grace. (Photo by Bill Hebert, courtesy of Dance Affiliates [NextMove Series])

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal at the Prince

Tribal strength on display

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal presented an evening of mostly first-class work that used the memories of our distant origins to propel us into an unknown but fascinating future.

Gary L. Day

Jan 15, 2016 Articles 2 minute read

Roscoe and friend: How does the Mouse King see? Observe closely.

How kids see ‘The Nutcracker’ (6th helping)

This month marks the sixth December in my curious annual quest to observe how small children — specifically, my grandchildren— develop an appreciation for great art — specifically, The Nutcracker. Not until this year did it occur to me that the Nutcracker experience itself might change with the passage of time.

Dan Rottenberg

Dec 29, 2015 Articles 4 minute read

An innovative interaction of music and dance. (Photo by Bill Hebert)

Duende and the Curtis 20/21 Ensemble

Schoenberg, dance, and cabaret

Performances in informal settings can create a less elitist atmosphere and be the catalyst for meaningful conversations about art.

Gregory King

Dec 07, 2015 Articles 3 minute read

Restrained ferocity: Gary Jeter. (Photo byAlexander Iziliaev)

BalletX: 'Beasts'

Athleticism and technique brought out the Beasts

BalletX continues to add to the landscape of contemporary dance by their commitment to producing world premieres. In Beasts, Nicolo Fonte asked the company’s dancers to use their individuality to channel their primal human instinct.

Gregory King

Nov 24, 2015 Articles 2 minute read

"A Trick of Light": comedic storytelling. (Photo by Bill Hebert, courtesy of Dance Affiliates [NextMove Series])

Dance Affiliates presents BodyTraffic

Revving up contemporary dance on the West Coast

BodyTraffic is energizing the West Coast dance scene with innovation and fusion, while continuing to diversify their repertory, showing that concert dance can, and does, live in the City of Angels.

Gregory King

Nov 10, 2015 Articles 2 minute read

Pedestrian aesthetic: De Keersmaeker and Charmatz (Photo © Herman Sorgeloos)

De Keersmaeker's 'Partita 2' at FringeArts

Who is the dance for?

Partita 2 left me with two questions: “Is dance just for dancers?” and “Is accessibility important in dance?” With no definite answers, I am left with Bach on my mind and the image of a running duo that went on for way too long.

Gregory King

Nov 09, 2015 Articles 2 minute read

The hypnotic Terk Lewis Waters (Photo by Rachel Neville)

Dance Affiliates presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Bodies, battements . . . breathe!

I left the theater thrilled at having the chance to share a night of dance with dancers who slaughtered every step given to them with a ferocity that at times forced me to pull back in my seat. I also experienced disappointment that the show provided few surprises in its use of well-worn vocabulary.

Gregory King

Oct 18, 2015 Articles 2 minute read