| 单词 | modern dance |
| 例句 | Without hesitation, Sosie launched into her sequence, a modern dance full of grace and power and vulnerability. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She does modern dance, which is like...I don't know. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z In her early works, she reacted against the presentational manner of ballet as well as the expressive/dramatic mode of modern dance, seeking instead an objective, undemonstrative style. Step-by-step guide to dance: Yvonne Rainer 2010-12-24T13:12:31Z It shares a program with a 20th-anniversary edition of “Martha@,” Move’s popular series invoking the life and work of the modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. Gender Outlaws, Floating Freely Outside Binary Boxes 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Eastern, the Martha Graham Dance Company invites viewers to tune into its YouTube channel for screenings of all things Graham, including vintage clips of the modern dance matriarch herself. 12 Places to Watch Dance Online 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z They will also be made available to scholars, critics and artists interested in Martha Graham, the modern dance pioneer who created 181 dances. ArtsBeat: Graham Center Gets $1 Million for Dance Archive 2014-02-20T17:00:46Z Here he turns his attention to Martha Graham, the American choreographer who revolutionized modern dance and founded her own company, which is still going strong, in 1926. 15 Memoirs and Biographies to Read This Fall 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In the 1920s and 30s British ballet emerged out of tiny theatres and halls and later, in the early 1970s, British modern dance learned to thrive in warehouses or church halls. Venice Dance Biennale: in praise of the small-scale festival 2013-07-03T11:21:17Z It was at Black Mountain that Cunningham founded his dance company, which, for the next half century, redefined modern dance and played a pretty important role in music as well. How John Cage made performance the true heart of Black Mountain College 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z In modern dance there is a possibility for anything.” Stage Fright: Stuart Shugg of the Trisha Brown Dance Company 2013-01-24T20:52:30Z The lineup, dazzling as always, includes stars from ballet, hip-hop, ballroom, tap and modern dance, mixed and matched. 50 Essential Summer Festivals 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Ms. Yerushalmy’s “Paramodernities #2 and #3,” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, are installments of a proposed series in which she collaborates with scholars on deconstructions of canonical modern dance works. Dance for the People (by the Pros) at the River to River Festival 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z The individual scenes are interspersed by modern dance routines by Belgian company Eastman, the dancers at times joining to form a heroic statue and at other times convulsing on the floor of an infirmary. 'Shell Shock' opera brings trauma of World War One to stage 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z It is fair to say, though few have done so, that Mr. Taylor’s work became the mainstream of American modern dance more than 35 years ago. Paul Taylor: Return of the Beloved Renegade 2010-02-19T16:07:00Z In the tradition of modern dance, the repository of any choreographer’s legacy has usually been a namesake company, but the legacy plan for Cunningham included the disbanding of his troupe, in 2011. Review: After Merce, the Dances Go On, and Go On to Inspire 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z A dancer since she was 6 — she trained in the Chinese classical and folk forms — she found herself drawn to modern dance in college. Living and Breathing Martha Graham 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z Black-light shows and modern dance performances are usually on the bill. In Transit: In Prague's Museums, Stylish Cafes Abound 2010-12-20T11:00:09Z As a child, Sánchez Ruíz studied gymnastics, then ballet, before finding modern dance and ending up, at age 11, at the National School of Arts in Havana. At Trisha Brown, a New Voice Creates a ‘Symphony of Layers’ 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z For the most part it was rudimentary modern dance with a flowing dress and did little to expand the potential of flamenco. Dance Review: Rebeca Tom?s Brings Flamenco to Theater 80 2010-05-16T21:47:00Z Even with some sense of homage to the original choreography by Agnes de Mille, the sequence comes across as generic modern dance — and way too long. Review | A radical new Broadway ‘Oklahoma!’ says it’s not such a beautiful mornin’ in America 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z In experimental modern dance, it is now a widespread condition. Nakedness in Dance, Taken to Extremes 2012-08-16T12:00:00Z Considered the mother of modern dance, she transformed her art form by stripping her movement, rooted in the pelvis, down to its purest essence. In the Dance Lab With Martha Graham 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z When he was 12 his family moved to New York City, where he studied modern dance and ballet at the High School of Performing Arts. Daniel Levins, Classically Trained Ballet Dancer, Dies at 62 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z But I don’t care for the apostrophe: Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance suggests that he is annexing the rest of American modern dance. Critic’s Notebook: Paul Taylor Dance Company Will Showcase Other Choreographers 2014-03-25T21:32:14Z Pilobolus, named after a peripatetic fungus and founded in 1971 by a group of Dartmouth College students, long ago evolved from an exploratory modern dance ensemble into a commercially successful juggernaut. Pilobolus Packs a Lot Into 2 Hours at the Joyce Theater 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Both the rigidity and expressiveness of modern dance, and its reigning leaders like Martha Graham, who told stories inspired by Greek myths. Review: MoMA Puts Judson Dance on Display and, Better Yet, in Motion 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z “I always loved modern dance because there’s no set vocabulary,” he said. Stage Fright: Stuart Shugg of the Trisha Brown Dance Company 2013-01-24T20:52:30Z Monday evening I was in Manhattan, at Dance Theater Workshop on West 19th Street, one of the main homes of New York modern dance. ArtsBeat: The Nutcracker Chronicles: 'Nut/Cracked' 2010-12-24T16:35:09Z Ms. Passloff, who eventually fell in love with modern dance, wasn’t entirely sheltered. Catching Up With One of the ‘Old Gang’ That Reinvented Dance 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Alston style, usually barefoot, is hybrid, deriving both from Cunningham modern dance and ballet. How This London Troupe Takes You to the Heart of Dance 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z In ballet and modern dance, choreography is the shaping factor, the ingredient that brings music, subject matter and performance together into a whole; in a musical, that’s seldom so. Critic’s Notebook: The Choreography of Tony Nominees 2012-05-28T21:35:24Z Mr. de Paur organized Lincoln Center’s first free performances on the center’s outdoor plaza, including jazz concerts, street theater and modern dance by a variety of ethnic and experimental troupes. John W. Mazzola, Former President of Lincoln Center, Dies at 86 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Balam Dance Theater, performing three works, definitely overstayed its welcome: here Balinese dance met modern dance, ballet and karate to create a wince-inducing fusion. Dance Review: Hip-Hop, Folk and Karate Through a Strainer on a Hot Afternoon 2011-08-14T23:27:10Z There is the camaraderie of folk dancing; the light, litheness of ballet; and the grounded shapes of modern dance. Review: The Sophisticated Simplicity of a Mark Morris Masterpiece 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z He works with LDTX, the first modern dance company in China to be founded independently of the state. Tibetan choreography master seeks the unknown in others 2010-05-20T06:36:00Z There, at separate theaters, were the dead greats, Graham and Cunningham — represented by their companies — as well as the senior living master of modern dance, Mr. Taylor. It Was a Happy Month, Mostly, for Modernists 2011-04-01T21:14:26Z When they came back on, there were smoke bombs billowing and three modern dance couples engaged in simulated humping. Donna Summer: 'the audience was groaning worse than I was' ? a classic interview from the vaults 2012-05-17T18:30:01Z The more angles and gimmicks a choreographer forces into a modern dance piece named for the jewel, however, the less clear things get. Danish Dance Theatre’s ‘Black Diamond’ tries to dazzle but ends up murky 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z In recent years he has thrown himself into the realm of classical ballet and opera, though his training lies in modern dance. 2010-02-06T04:38:00Z His dances seemed to hark back to the days when American modern dance was young. It Was a Happy Month, Mostly, for Modernists 2011-04-01T21:14:26Z She’s by no means the first ballet dancer to venture into modern dance. Dance Review: Wendy Whelan Embraces Modern Dance at Jacob’s Pillow 2013-08-18T22:05:35Z This doesn't surprise Baldwin, who – despite his own early success in New Zealand, including the launch of Limbs, its first modern dance group – couldn't wait to leave. Ethan Stiefel: New Zealand state of mind 2011-07-10T20:46:01Z This was an era when the abstract held sway in modern dance, but here was something arch, theatrical and, most shocking of all, funny. Matthew Bourne's Early Adventures; Ballo della Regina; La Sylphide – review 2012-05-26T23:05:53Z Ballet and modern dance once were bitter enemies. | Dance: Translations That Move 2014-01-31T18:32:35Z Over the past several months I’ve spoken with dancers in the commercial scene in Los Angeles and in the modern dance world in New York and other parts of the country. Perspective | Why this is the moment for dancers to behave badly 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z Still, she understands what the Taylor job looks like from the outside: a ballet dancer invading the modern dance world. A Ballerina Finds Her Modern Dance Home: It ‘Feels Limitless’ 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z “I feel that people in a community don’t have a chance to touch modern dance,” he said. H.T. Chen, Choreographer of the Asian Experience, Dies at 74 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Sadly, there’s no modern dance in this year’s festival lineup. The Short List: Favorite performances from Bumbershoots past 2013-08-24T15:12:09Z At the time there was virtually no modern dance in England. 2010-01-08T20:23:00Z Yet Nijinsky's starkly physical choreography created a seismic shift, paving the way for a new era of modern dance. The Rite of Spring at Sadler's Wells: 'It takes you to so many places' 2013-04-03T17:30:01Z A writer, dancer, circus acrobat and comedian, Ms. Truscott can subvert and invert the conventions of any genre: cabaret, comedy show, modern dance performance. Dance in NYC This Week 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z Both wage working and modern dance figure into Mr. Cohen’s current exhibition, “Embattled Garden,” at Company Gallery on the Lower East Side. Yve Laris Cohen, Melding Identities as Laborer and Artist 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Ms. Hay was among the rebels of Judson Dance Theater, which uprooted the rules of modern dance in the 1960s, embracing the idea of ordinary movement and ordinary bodies. Review: This Sublime New Dance Work Embraces Wonder 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z Ms. Kruger, the rehearsal director for the Limón Dance Company, also represents the more traditional lineage of modern dance. Selective Affinities: Adam Weinert Finds a Lineage and a Home 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z How to keep the modern dance heavy alive and kicking continues to be the great, perhaps Sisyphean, challenge for the Graham center’s artistic director, Janet Eilber. Dance Review: Martha Graham Dance Company at the Joyce 2012-03-19T22:17:11Z Taking different elements from Balanchine ballet, from the modern dance of Martha Graham and others, and from ordinary modern urban behavior, its melting-pot lack of prejudice about what is proper to choreography is marvelous. Dance Review: New York City Ballet Revisits Three Works 2012-06-01T22:46:12Z Henri’s full-length portrait of one of the greatest pioneers of modern dance was completed one year before American women won the right to vote. Motor City exhibition ‘Dance’ shows how motion has long inspired American art 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z On Tuesday night the “NOW: Premieres” program included no fewer than seven new creations: The idioms included flamenco, Memphis jookin, ballet and barefoot modern dance. Review: Vail International Dance Festival Celebrates Meter 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z They settled in Washington in 1958, and Mrs. Lewis — then Jean Battey — started writing for The Post at a time when modern dance was gaining a foothold in the city. Jean Battey Lewis, dance critic for The Post, Washington Times, dies at 91 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z All of this stuff was a part of me really understanding modern dance. Q. and A.: Paul Taylor and Robert Battle Collaborate on ?Arden Court? 2011-12-02T17:10:10Z Her company mixed styles and influences, leaning more toward Latin folk and modern dance. Tina Ramirez, Founder of a Leading Hispanic Dance Troupe, Dies at 92 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z And modern dance companies, including the Amy Marshall Dance Company and Black Boys Dance Too, will perform Fridays from June 17-July 8. Brooklyn Bridge Park and Bryant Park Offer Free Arts Programs 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Thursday’s opening program brought four works, each made during this century in a separate idiom: modern dance, Memphis jookin’, postmodern dance and ballet. Dance Review: Fall for Dance Festival at City Center - Review 2011-10-28T23:41:39Z On Friday, the group returned to the Joyce Theater, lighting up the stage with a winning mix of discipline and courage, as they explored ballet, modern dance, tap and jazz. Review: Kids Dance Puts on a Show of Courage, Discipline and Heart 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Deuce Coupe,” her 1973 work for the Joffrey Ballet that allowed modern dance to mingle with classical ballet as never before, was set to Beach Boys songs already years old. Review: From Twyla Tharp, 2 New Pieces for Her Anniversary Tour 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Graham and Limón were already titans of the modern dance world. Lar Lubovitch: Confessions of a Former Go-Go Dancer 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Exuberant modern dance gives way to stepping that becomes the train’s relentless forward motion as men head north. Review: Finding the Beat and Pulse of the Great Migration 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Tynek’s choreography may be old-fashioned modern dance, but it’s very much alive. Dance Review: Dusan Tynek Dance - Review 2011-11-04T22:32:48Z By 1973, he had formed Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, expressly with the intent of creating “something different from American modern dance” that would tap more into Asian culture. Cloud Gate Dance Theatre performs in Seattle March 6-8 2014-02-26T20:26:38Z Once the mainstay of Britain's premier modern dance company, his works are now rarely seen. Step-by-step guide to dance: Robert Cohan 2010-05-18T10:57:00Z There are no cute child stars and no Santa Claus — but there is a modern dance sequence in which Danny Kaye runs around with a bunch of barefoot women in gray tunics. Perspective | How I learned to stop worrying and love ‘White Christmas’ 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z It’s also interesting that there are more successful female choreographers in modern dance. Dance Luminaries Weigh in on the Conspicuous Absence of Female Choreographers 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Ms. Sims, with simplicity and grandeur, imbued Mr. Ailey’s classical steps with the grounded, soulful spirit of modern dance without relinquishing their aqueous flow. Alvin Ailey Troupe in an Evening of Mostly Ellington 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z But speaking of pink: the most extreme performance of the evening was probably P!nk’s rendition of “Try,” which involved modern dance, body paint…and burning down the set. Three Awesome Things You Missed at the American Music Awards 2012-11-19T16:50:01Z Here, Mr. Wheeldon’s movement is generally modern dance on point — with symmetry, strongly curved arms and pliés that sink decisively into the floor. Dance Review: Rosy Sunsets, Silver Caves and Three Divergent Works 2010-09-27T23:31:00Z When he was a boy, his parents owned a performing-arts camp; he credits his philosophy to James Waring, the influential modern dance choreographer who was an instructor at the camp. These N.B.A. Dancers Bring Their High Kicks Courtside 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z This Boston troupe explores that truth with the Hoop Suite Project, a series of performances that combine modern dance, hip-hop and rap to tell raw and inspiring stories. Dance Listings for July 18-20 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Gal writes beguiling and sometimes jarring music and incorporates elements of modern dance and video into his work. The Week Ahead: Jan. 30 ? Feb.5 2011-01-30T02:30:03Z The dancer Krishna Washburn remembers attending a performance years ago by a well-known modern dance company at a large New York City theater. Hear the Dance: Audio Description Comes of Age 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Unlike most debuts, that one showed that she had her own full-fledged style, mixing modern dance techniques and West African dance elements with focused bursts of energy and impeccable theatrical timing. The Week Ahead: June 27 ? July 3 2010-06-25T15:46:00Z Recently, Ms. Passloff spoke about her career — a mighty one that has spanned ballet, modern dance and postmodern dance — and the lessons she learned from Mr. Waring. Catching Up With One of the ‘Old Gang’ That Reinvented Dance 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Lucinda Childs, who has been a pioneering force in modern dance since 1963, is this year’s recipient of the American Dance Festival’s award for lifetime achievement. See the Dances of Lucinda Childs, Who Is Being Honored for Lifetime Achievement 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Heading toward its 10th season in September, Los Angeles Ballet clearly has them, and they may be sorely tested by the anti-classical modern dance and crossover repertory on their agenda this summer. L.A. Ballet delivers a classically pure 'Sleeping Beauty' Plans call for a 1,000-seat venue that would be the primary home of the Joyce Theater, which hosts modern dance. NYC ground zero theater to get $100 million boost 2010-10-06T20:43:00Z This showcase of all kinds of Seattle modern dance was outstanding last year and attracted a hefty crowd. Bumbershoot 2016 highlights by day 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Especially not Twyla Tharp, who brought modern dance to ballet, choreographed four Broadway shows and remains as prolific as ever at 70. Twyla Tharp Creates ?The Princess and the Goblin? Ballet 2012-02-03T15:40:07Z After Martha Graham’s death, a bitter and protracted legal dispute erupted over who had the rights to the revolutionary modern dances she created. Legacy in Mind, Taylor Plans a Center for Modern Dance 2014-02-09T22:17:49Z The camp’s classes, which include ballet, modern dance, West African dance and discussions on nutrition and conflict-resolution, will be led by Ailey teaching artists with backgrounds in dance and education. ArtsBeat: Ailey Dance Camp Coming to Newark 2011-06-10T19:30:07Z In a small clearing in the woods, the 41-year-old watched two performers rehearse a short piece, a modern dance performed, in part, on facing chairs, set next to a downed tree. Jacob’s Pillow reawakens to a post-pandemic world, with tap dancing among the trees and tick checks 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z After graduating in psychology, she joined a local modern dance company. Step-by-step guide to dance: Deborah Colker 2010-04-14T10:14:00Z “It is a mix of all the information we had around us: folkloric dance, ballet, Cuban modern dance and American modern dance.” Cuban Dancers Complete a 5-Decade Trip to New York 2011-05-09T21:17:34Z It was not unusual to see worthwhile work at the 92nd Street Y, “a hub for modern dance” at the time, she says. Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ still dances into audiences’ hearts 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Revered by dance aficionados the world over as one of the iconic figures of modern dance, Limon is largely unknown in his native Mexico. Dance troupe spotlights Mexico's native son, Limon 2010-11-18T22:01:00Z It begins as something of a battle and becomes more playful over time — but also more vulnerable as the dancers continue their conversation through falling and catching, support and control — tenets of modern dance. Twyla Tharp: ‘Each One of the Dances Is My Hope for a Perfect World’ 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z But Ieremia, who was born in Wellington and is of Samoan descent, is perhaps most clearly a fan of a particular modern dance classic: Paul Taylor’s “Esplanade.” Review: Black Grace Dances Out a Different Kind of Buzz 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z In the case of this modern dance master it’s reassuring and maybe even true: on July 29 Mr. Taylor turned 80. Dance Review: Celebrating Paul Taylor at Lincoln Center Out of Doors 2010-08-08T22:44:00Z But he never completely turned his back on modern dance. ‘All That Jack (Cole),’ a Homage to a Forgotten Choreographer 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Accompanied by sparse words, her lithe, flexible body sprang and collapsed in modern dance poses, creating a choreographed phrase across the newspaper page. Feiffer?s Dancer Returns to Leap Ever So Seriously 2011-07-06T22:01:16Z Bumbershoot is light on traditional forms of performance this year — no ballet or modern dance or classical music. 5 artsy things to do at Bumbershoot 2013 2013-08-23T23:07:29Z When many different styles of dance live together on a stage — Tharp was the first choreographer to make a crossover ballet, mixing ballet with modern dance — what is created? Twyla Tharp: ‘Each One of the Dances Is My Hope for a Perfect World’ 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z She tells her kindly superior at a modern dance company that there are prospects elsewhere. Frances Ha – review 2013-07-27T23:07:03Z On Friday, they will present their work as part of Bryant Park’s modern dance series. Dance Listings for June 13-19 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Gone are any mentions of the current or former president; instead the loss presaged by the first play in 2019 — the matriarch, a modern dance luminary named Rose Michael, has cancer — permeates its sequel. Richard Nelson’s New Play Closes a Chapter of Theater History 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Despite the wealth of modern dance in March, it was impossible to view it without a sense of alarm that American modern and postmodern dance may prove historically very finite genres. It Was a Happy Month, Mostly, for Modernists 2011-04-01T21:14:26Z In 1958, a small group of African-American dancers performed at the 92nd Street Y, and six decades later, that company is one of the largest and most popular modern dance troupes in the country. 6 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The country’s first modern dance festival unfolded last year, the same year Panama held its first international film festival. Panama City Rising 2013-05-03T17:49:49Z Various kinds of flamenco, modern dance and Memphis jookin enriched the palette. Vail International Dance Festival Sets Itself Apart With an Enchanting Lineup 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z When he took his dance company on the road, Mr. Chen was known for enhancing the performances with explanatory lectures and demonstrations aimed at people not familiar with modern dance. H.T. Chen, Choreographer of the Asian Experience, Dies at 74 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Brown’s choreography blends modern dance with African traditions, like West African and Afro-Cuban dance, to create a mix both earthy and spiritual. Ditching Ballet Class to Find a Mentor and a New Way to Move 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z “Pose” is a container of specific dance histories; It’s telling that the Horton technique, part of the modern dance tradition, is the one that “Pose” is showing to the world. When It Comes to Dance, ‘Pose’ Never Stands Still 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Whereas in real life he says he’ll play a sort of “Jack from Will and Grace” character, in the video he is dolled up, performing a seductive modern dance routine for a panel of judges. Perfume Genius’ Video for “Fool” Captures the Pain of Performing a False Self 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z Indisputably, Jamison's 22-year tenure represents one of the most successful transitions in the history of modern dance. At the crossroads of dance 2011-05-18T18:31:00Z Four, there is no decency standard at play, just a perpetual problem for modern dance and performance art: It is too easy to make fun of them. But Is It Art? In the Case of ‘Doggie Hamlet,’ Yes 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Same-sex partnering on its own is not new, especially in contemporary ballets and in modern dance. When Two Men Fall in Love on the Ballet Stage, and Why It Matters 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z And the company has achieved a high level of success; since 2012, it has presented yearly seasons at Lincoln Center, an anomaly in the cash-strapped world of modern dance. What Is the Future for Modern-Dance Companies? 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z “We want audiences to have new points of access to the classics of modern dance, so they can recognize it as something relevant to themselves and to our current times.” A Multi-Season Celebration of the Martha Graham Company at 100 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Mr. McGregor, who comes from a modern dance background but is the Royal Ballet’s resident choreographer, is, perhaps not surprisingly, most vocal on how to effect change in big institutions. City Ballet Readies Architecture of Dance Festival 2010-04-24T02:16:00Z It borrows and capably reproduces bits of various kinds of ballet and modern dance without creating a language of its own. Review: National Ballet of China Brings ‘Peony Pavilion’ to Lincoln Center 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z New Paul Taylor Work to Premiere at Vail International Dance Festival The latest new work by Paul Taylor, 82, the modern dance choreographer, will see the light of day in Colorado. ArtsBeat: New Paul Taylor Work to Premiere at Vail International Dance Festival 2013-01-31T22:00:42Z Heim is now the artistic director and founder of Diavolo, Architecture in Motion , a modern dance troupe based in downtown Los Angeles. Diavolo's Jacques Heim runs a tight ship 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Renowned for her expressiveness and her balletic modern style, Ms. Muller was a former principal dancer with New York City’s Limón Dance Company, a pioneering force in modern dance. Jennifer Muller, Choreographer Whose Dances Told Human Tales, Dies at 78 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z She received a scholarship to study modern dance at the Ailey School, but fate intervened when she took Mr. Mitchell’s ballet class during a visit by Dance Theater of Harlem to Youngstown. Stephanie Dabney, Electrifying Prima Ballerina, Dies at 64 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The work, choreographed by founding artistic director Lin Hwai-min to mark the company’s 40th anniversary two years ago, showcases Cloud Gate’s celebrated mix of modern dance, ballet, Qi Gong and calligraphy. Dance Listings for Sept. 11-17 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Still, it can be no accident that so many female dance makers came from modern dance rather than ballet. Of Women, Men and Ballet in the 21st Century 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Yet for all its energy, it was a lighter, less intricate version of “Esplanade,” Mr. Taylor’s revered 1975 modern dance set to Bach based on pedestrian movement — walking, running, jumping and sliding. Review: In ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos,’ Diluting Bach’s Dancing Spirit 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z There, a group of choreographers rejected the theatrical conventions of modern dance and ballet, proposing that pedestrian movements and improvisation were equally valid forms of performance. 7 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z He not only cares about modern dance, but he also knows how to keep the memory of Taylor — the strange parts, just as much as the joyful — fully alive. Best Dance of 2019 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z She invokes a range of references — from 19th-century ballet to New York modern dance figures — while dissenting from central aspects of their style. Dance Review: ?Wanderer Fantasy,? a Puzzle at Danspace Project 2010-05-21T22:54:00Z As American modern dance grew, the men caught up: Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor. It Was a Happy Month, Mostly, for Modernists 2011-04-01T21:14:26Z He’s maybe even the model for Orpheus: In Neumeier’s updated staging, the Greek singer here is a modern dance choreographer. Joffrey Ballet dazzles in L.A. Opera's 'Orpheus and Eurydice' 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z Also in the new Dance at the Music Center lineup is the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, performing here in January, which has a long history of blending Chinese tradition with modern dance. Music Center dance lineup for 2015-16: Second City, hip-hop, Ratmansky 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z There, she worked with three Black dancers versed in ballet and modern dance, exploring how they have learned within, but also resisted, the enduring racial and gender conventions of their training. Kandis Williams Envisions Dancing Bodies Without Borders 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The May 11, 2011 Google Doodle uses the the space to animate five of Graham's contributions to modern dance. May 11, 2011 Google Doodle animates, honors Martha Graham 2011-05-11T16:59:08Z The combination of Mr. Garland’s rich movement vocabulary, which mines and melds ballet with modern dance and street forms, and Mr. Wonder’s music was intoxicating — a promise for the future. Best Dance of 2020 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z “Mr. Chen won’t tell you how to look at modern dance,” the newspaper added, “but will offer help in what to look for.” H.T. Chen, Choreographer of the Asian Experience, Dies at 74 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The Italian-born producer, composer and DJ is known lovingly these days as the godfather of modern dance music. Giorgio Moroder Is the Godfather of Modern Dance Music 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z In his earthy “Embers Of…,” Ca echoed Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations” — a billowing piece of fabric at the back of the stage was the most obvious touch — and paired modern dance with John Coltrane’s “Blue World.” Review: Kids Dance Puts on a Show of Courage, Discipline and Heart 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z But breaking into New York’s contemporary and modern dance scene may prove her most difficult challenge. Sonya Tayeh Strides Into New York’s Dance World With ‘The Wild Party’ 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z In past years, when City Opera flirted with the idea of leaving, City Ballet officials held open the possibility of importing a modern dance company in its place. Paul Taylor Leaps Over to the Koch 2011-07-14T21:12:20Z “Most were German modern dance references, believe it or not.” ArtsBeat Blog: Beyonc? Accused of Plagiarism Over Video 2011-10-10T21:50:56Z He was known both for his re-creations of traditional dances from throughout the African world and for his contemporary choreographed pieces that fused African traditions with modern dance. Chuck Davis, Who Brought African Dance Traditions to America, Dies at 80 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z Castro decided that its beautiful landscape could be opened up to the people and five schools of art – of drama, plastic arts, music, modern dance and ballet – would be built there. Can Foster and Acosta rescue Cuba's lost temple to ballet? 2012-11-25T00:05:43Z As a child in the Westchester County suburb of Yorktown Heights, she studied ballet and modern dance but gravitated early to making dances. The Choreographer Beth Gill Takes Her Time, and Bends It 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z In modern dance, performances are no less individual, but we rarely get to compare different interpretations of a single role. Judith Mackrell on Pina Bausch's Kontakthof 2010-04-07T21:15:00Z Much of the choreography looks like a line dance, studded with some modern dance and postmodern, some African, some disco. Dance Review: David Dorfman?s ?Prophets of Funk? at the Joyce Theater 2012-01-25T23:51:50Z Back then, protests and social justice were part of the fabric of modern dance as it met the moment of the Great Depression and the rise of authoritarianism. Could Dance Be a Weapon All Over Again? 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z I thought a lot about Teju Cole’s photography criticism, collected in his book “Blind Spot,” and made a happy discovery in “Where She Danced,” a history of modern dance, by Elizabeth Kendall. Times Critics Discuss the Year in Books, From Triumphs to Disappointments 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z By his account, he was inspired more by modern dance than by martial arts. Monty Oum, Web-Series Animator, Dies at 33 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z “The rigor of Martha Graham,” said the designer Consuelo Castiglioni backstage, to explain the basic rigidity of cut and pattern inspired by the rhythm of modern dance. Special Report: Fashion: Surface Attraction 2011-02-27T17:05:09Z What did you want to express that wasn’t being expressed in American modern dance? A Choreographer Who Connects With Stones and Trees 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z In dance, therefore, stage nakedness is likely to remain the domain of experimental modern dance. Nakedness in Dance, Taken to Extremes 2012-08-16T12:00:00Z “Miss Hill: Making Dance Matter” is such a documentary, advancing the idea that Martha Hill was as important a figure in modern dance in the last century as any of the art form’s better-known names. ‘Miss Hill: Making Dance Matter,’ Behind the Scenes With Martha Hill 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z “I want to bring back great works of American modern dance that have been done in the past, so that today’s audiences can see them,” Mr. Taylor, 83, said in a telephone interview. Legacy in Mind, Taylor Plans a Center for Modern Dance 2014-02-09T22:17:49Z These three women — Fuller, Duncan, Graham, each from a different generation — did much to create American modern dance and to become breakthrough emblems of American womanhood. ‘Dance: Movement, Rhythm, Spectacle,’ an Exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Barnes is capable of that rare thing in modern dance: appealing to a broad audience. Is There a Date-Stamp on the Moving Body? 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z In “Center Stage: On Pointe,” modern dance is served with a side of cheese. What’s on TV Saturday 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z It celebrated the natural body and left modern dance, with its antiquated emotion and fervor, in the dust. Review: MoMA Puts Judson Dance on Display and, Better Yet, in Motion 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z I knew that I wanted to find an African-American modern dance company for Africa in order to demonstrate sensitivity to African traditions but also show advancements into contemporary sensibilities. Evidence, ODC and Urban Bush Women Dance for Diplomacy 2010-03-20T03:34:00Z The choreographer Maya Stovall offers videos of modern dance on Detroit sidewalks, vividly juxtaposing art and life. Why the Whitney’s Humanist, Pro-Diversity Biennial Is a Revelation 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z Robert took tap lessons after school before enrolling in the Martha Graham School, where as a teenager he studied modern dance with Graham, José Limón and Antony Tudor. Robert LuPone, Actor Who Became a Behind-the-Scenes Force, Dies at 76 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z In 1984, a New York Times story proclaimed Terese Capucilli “the most powerful dramatic dancer of the decade” for her interpretations of signature roles by the matriarch of modern dance, Martha Graham. Terese Capucilli to Be Feted at Fini International Dance Festival 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z It is likely that things will start stirring not at the most privileged level, ballet, or at the humblest, such as Rumba Saturdays, but in the middle, in modern dance. Growing Pains in Cuban Dance 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Alexander Gorsky, who directed the company from 1900 to 1924, was an enthusiastic artistic reformer, influenced both by Stanislavsky's theories of drama and by the work of modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan. The Bolshoi ballet: a step-by-step guide to dance 2010-07-20T11:18:00Z One of America’s most popular modern dance companies continues its annual monthlong season with alternating mixed-bill programs that provide a strong sampling of the troupe at its best. Dance in NYC This Week 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z “It’s a beautiful gesture, reminiscent of the beginnings of modern dance, when different choreographers would share a program,” Carla Maxwell, the artistic director of the Limón Dance Company, says. What Is the Future for Modern-Dance Companies? 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Lubovitch, 75, was lucky to discover dance when he did, in the early 1960s — the tail end of the heroic age of American modern dance. Lar Lubovitch: Confessions of a Former Go-Go Dancer 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z The “Hadestown” choreography is by Mr. Neumann, who is also known for his time in the modern dance world. There’s Great Dance on Broadway. Hello, Tony Awards? 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z “Pas de Duke,” created in 1976 as a gala vehicle for Ms. Jamison and Mikhail Baryshnikov, shifts between modern dance and bravura ballet. Alvin Ailey Troupe in an Evening of Mostly Ellington 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Here, Gray explores the mind of Isadora Duncan, the mother of modern dance, who “claimed that if the ideal of beauty could be found in nature, then the ideal dancer moved naturally.” Review | Amelia Gray captures the mind of Isadora Duncan, the mother of modern dance 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Its roster of future events includes modern dance, multimedia shows, pop acts and children’s programming like “Sesame Street Live.” Arts Playground Sprouts in China 2010-08-03T14:27:00Z Jazz musicians regularly play for tap dancers, but they’re uncommon in the world of modern dance and even rarer in ballet, partly because of a fear that musical improvisation might interfere with complex choreography. BalletNext and Abraham.In.Motion Experiment With Jazz 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z With less reliance on ballet technique and more on gymnastics, the work seemed a deliberate invocation of Tharp's supremely loose-limbed modern dance suites of the early 1970s. Twyla Tharp's 50th anniversary program, while graceful, becomes predictable 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z At the time, she was dancing professionally with Cake Face, a modern dance and performance art company in Manhattan. A Near-Death Experience Led Them to the Altar 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z It’s ballet galvanized by drastic impulses that feel very close to the root elements of contraction and release that underlay Martha Graham’s conception of modern dance. Dance Review: Reintroductions on a Winter?s Eve 2011-01-19T23:23:54Z But dance, more than any other form — and especially modern dance, that idiosyncratic tradition — compels questions of mortality early on. Stephen Petronio, Dance Upstart Marked by Experience 2010-04-16T14:29:00Z These pieces made me wish modern dance kept more of its own heritage alive. This Is the Place 2010-05-25T21:20:00Z When I think back to that time in Colorado, dancing professionally with one of the foremost modern dance companies in the country, more than anything I remember how my body was degraded. The last time I danced: What do you when the thing you love most doesn't love you back? 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z The trust that administers the award, given to artists for “groundbreaking impact in their chosen fields,” said Ms. Brown had “transformed” modern dance “with new vocabularies of movement.” ArtsBeat Blog: Trisha Brown Wins Gish Prize 2011-09-07T16:45:31Z The grand old man of American modern dance, Paul Taylor, returns with his company for the 13th time. UW World Series 2012-13: dance, music, Laurie Anderson 2012-02-22T22:04:04Z As a roving cultural correspondent, I’ve spent my year experiencing cultural events uptown, downtown, and out of town—everything from opera and punk rock to modern dance in a cemetery. My Favorite Cultural Moments of 2014 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z He was drawn to modern dance over ballet because, as he put it, “I was more interested in movement than steps.” For a New ‘Rainbow,’ Donald McKayle Is Still Explaining 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z That milestone neatly coincided with the annual five-week Christmas season of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the theater’s first resident modern dance company, itself celebrating an anniversary this year: its 60th. Celebrating Two Birthdays: City Center and the Ailey Company 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Tall, trim and graceful, with cropped brown curls and a distinguished face, she was a stylish dresser who loved costumes, modern dance and putting on plays with family and friends. Retracing the Spanish Path of My Ancestor, the Founder of the Whitney 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z It was here, too, that Britain's first modern dance company – the London Contemporary Dance theatre – was born. The Place: dreams in a drill hall 2010-05-11T21:30:00Z She aspires to keep dancing for years, citing Mikhail Baryshnikov’s trajectory into modern dance as a model. Wendy Whelan, Ballerina of Architectural Bearing 2012-01-22T05:20:06Z The first participant will be Emerge 125, a Black woman-led modern dance troupe that will receive creative, technical and producing support, discounted rental space, and access to office space for at least three years. The Flea Announces New Resident Company and a Focus on Black and Queer Artists 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Sang is China's first ethnic Tibetan choreographer of modern dance, who has returned to Beijing after dancing in Hong Kong, the United States and Germany. Tibetan choreography master seeks the unknown in others 2010-05-20T06:36:00Z In the modern dance repertory, only Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations” — a masterwork no less embedded in its music — is better known and more widely loved. Paul Taylor: Return of the Beloved Renegade 2010-02-19T16:07:00Z This pleasant program, which runs through Sunday, pays homage to three giants of modern dance with works that are well-suited to ballet dancers. Review | Washington Ballet dancers are tested by contemporary works 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Paul Taylor, the modern dance visionary who died on Wednesday, had been carefully laying the groundwork for how his company would proceed without him. The Paul Taylor Company Without Paul Taylor 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z “The Ailey dancers are paid comparably to the dancers in major ballet companies. And across the board, Ailey’s dancers have the best salaries and benefits of any modern dance company in America,” Zunner wrote. Perspective | Why this is the moment for dancers to behave badly 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z The budding choreographer Paul Taylor, who would one day become a giant of American modern dance, put on his first show of original works in October 1957. The Everyday Avant-Gardist: Paul Taylor’s First Principles 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Set to songs by Austrian composer Alexander Zemlinsky, this is a work choreographed in the emotionally drenched, classic style of modern dance you rarely see outside period revivals. Yorke Dance Project – review 2012-11-15T17:55:01Z I want a career like Bill T. Jones” — that show’s Tony Award-winning choreographer and a pillar of the modern dance scene. Sonya Tayeh Strides Into New York’s Dance World With ‘The Wild Party’ 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z “The idea of this burgeoning field was very exciting, because modern dance at the time also felt like a burgeoning field,” she said. When Ski Ballet Pushed at the Porous Boundary Between Art and Sport 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Berlin was hardly a mecca for modern dance when Waltz moved here on an artist’s grant in 1992, but the newly reunified city provided fertile creative ground for her ambitious and wide-ranging artistic experiments. Sasha Waltz’s ‘In C’ Marries Choreography and Improvisation 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z He also anticipated the modern dance of today in the generous way he announced in the 1938 program that this work’s solos were choreographed by their own original executants. Review: Bringing Ted Shawn Back Into the Limelight 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z Joan Miller, a dancer, teacher and enduring presence in modern dance in New York since the 1970s, died on March 23 at her home in Manhattan. Joan Miller, Modern-Dance Champion, Dies at 77 2014-04-04T00:18:48Z The paint-by-numbers emotionalism, an unfortunate tradition in American modern dance, grows quickly wearying. Dance Review | Juilliard Dance: Juilliard Dances Repertory: Robbins, Cunningham, Taylor 2010-03-29T05:02:00Z The 25th anniversary of this annual monthlong display of modern dance pays tribute to another milestone — the centenary of the birth of Merce Cunningham, who died a decade ago. 10 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z But he transitioned into modern dance after his ballet career ended. Sara Mearns, an Explorer Way Beyond Ballet 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z The focus is modern dance; the resulting works range from humorous and conceptual to narrative. 9 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z In any event, for much of the program, modern dance struggled to hold its own against traditional movement drawn from the South Pacific. Review: Black Grace Dances Out a Different Kind of Buzz 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z That work, on Program B, joins others from Mr. Brown’s repertory, including “Four Corners,” a nice example of Mr. Brown’s blend of African and modern dance with a halo of spirituality. Dance Listings for July 1-7 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z “Dancing With Cuba” recounts the time the author spent in Havana in 1970, when she was in her early 20s, teaching modern dance to young Cubans. Cuba: A Reading List 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z Since Mr. Taylor is among the master choreographers of modern dance, I was looking forward to watching the revival as an important piece of Taylor history. Dance Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at David H. Koch Theater 2012-03-14T22:08:35Z Kyle Buchanan: At least this number has returned inscrutable modern dance to the Oscars, where it belongs! Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Oscars 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z There he was trained in ballet, gymnastics and modern dance, while also performing with the company, which relocated to Dubai in 2012. Syrian Dancer Flying, Looking for Freedom (Landing in Amsterdam) 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z When American modern dance was young, it was full of young women rapturously invading space with what one women’s college once specified as “three yards of chiffon for self-expression.” It Was a Happy Month, Mostly, for Modernists 2011-04-01T21:14:26Z Graham’s expressive modern dance wasn’t to Ms. Childs’s taste — she was really there to study with the avant-garde choreographer Merce Cunningham — but what dancer would turn down such an experience? Lucinda Childs Gets Off the Floor in New Work for the Graham Company 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z It also looked neither American nor like modern dance. Review: A Program of Premieres by Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z By these simple gestures, Limón — the Mexican-American artist who was a pillar of early modern dance — squeezed the tragedy of “Othello” into a taut, painfully human drama. Shakespeare: huge dance fan. Check out these Bard-themed dances on DVD They aimed for a balance of classical tradition and modern dance. Staatsballett Berlin Leaders to Leave Prematurely 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z I can’t watch his work, with its rich blend of African and American modern dance, sitting still. Review: Ronald K. Brown’s Messages of Resilience 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The whole dance world — ballet, Broadway, modern dance — was hit hard, and the sanctuary of St. Mark’s Church became a site of mourning for what could feel like a whole generation lost. They’ll Perform and Talk to Remember Those Killed by AIDS 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Twyla Tharp threw down a gauntlet in 1973: She mixed classical and modern dance to make the first crossover ballet, “Deuce Coupe.” When Twyla Tharp Made Ballet Modern 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z Your dance career brought you into contact with some of the framers of American modern dance. She’s Been Writing About Dance for 55 Years. She’s Not Done Yet. 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z But anyone who appreciates theater, opera, ballet, modern dance or museums will find “Curtains?” fairly depressing, despite a glimmer of hope in the final chapter. Can arts organizations survive in the current economy? 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z But Ms. Saleh turned to the United States, getting a master’s degree in modern dance at the University of California, Los Angeles, and then a doctorate at New York University. A Ballerina’s Story, Once Upon a Time in Egypt 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z But it also championed the new: This was, after all, the company responsible for producing the first crossover ballet, Twyla Tharp’s “Deuce Coupe,” which, in 1973, formed a bridge between ballet and modern dance. Review: Joffrey Ballet Returns With a Muddled ‘Romeo’ 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z Paul Taylor’s “Arden Court” is a real masterpiece, and by selecting it Mr. Battle makes good on Mr. Ailey’s too rarely realized vision of the company as a home for great works of modern dance. Dance Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at City Center - Review 2011-12-01T22:40:24Z Once derided as the lowest branch of theater, this burlesque is an updated version that mixes performance art, modern dance and political satire. Theater: Tassel-Twirling Gets a Feminist Touch 2011-11-08T13:30:07Z Stylistically, she’s a proponent of the kind of contemporary pieces that merge the drama and polish of modern dance with spastic postmodern gestures, switching regularly from contemplative to urgent. Dance Listings for May 8-14 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z The next morning, he called to ask me to a modern dance performance in two weeks. A Single Mom Escapes the Friend Zone, One Non-Date at a Time 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z In the first half, the choreographer reframes American modern dance so that in the second, he can go on to become Paul Taylor. Dance Review: Aligning His Planets for Another Star Turn 2011-03-04T23:15:49Z The concert version of ballet music written for Martha Graham’s modern dance company tells the story of the mythic mother overtaken by jealousy. BSO, Marin Alsop usher in new year with flashy, energetic concert at Strathmore 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Hill’s vision for Juilliard was innovative in teaching both modern dance and ballet, then seen as opposing camps. ‘It’s About Connections’: Alicia Graf Mack Remakes Juilliard Dance 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Trisha Brown, a titan of modern dance and a founder of the Judson Dance Theater in the 1960s, died on Saturday at age 80. 5 Artists on Working With Trisha Brown 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z She uprooted to New York City, enrolled in the Martha Graham school — the cutting-edge of modern dance, practically the source of what was then a nascent, revolutionary art form — and joined Graham’s company in 1929. Critic’s Notebook: Dance on Camera Festival Has a Wide Focus 2014-01-31T00:04:43Z All seats on Tuesday were priced at $3.50, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Aureole,” a work that helped to change the history of modern dance. Dance Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at David H. Koch Theater 2012-03-14T22:08:35Z Winter, whose mother and father worked in modern dance, started acting at nine. Alex Winter: 'I had extreme PTSD for many, many years. That will wreak havoc' 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z He soon landed a job as a photo assistant for Tom Caravaglia, who was then a commercial photographer, but would ultimately become known for his documentation of modern dance. Bob Seidemann, who shot iconic images of Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead, dies at 75 2017-12-09T05:00:00Z She spent much of the 1940s in Mexico, organizing its first modern dance company. A timely view of Mexican art and identity in vintage works by Anna Sokolow 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z She was struck by Mr. Roberts, a towering ninth grader when she spotted him in the back of a modern dance class she taught at a local arts high school. An Ailey Dancer Loyal to His Miami Roots and Mentor 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z But in her 20s, while studying modern dance with Martha Graham, she was interested in many things. Review | After her son and husband died, Elaine Pagels wondered why religion survives 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z The world of modern dance is a small world after all. What Is the Future for Modern-Dance Companies? 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z Their persistence in getting it right — even when the movement is robust, Mr. Brown’s blend of African and modern dance must roll off the body — was palpable. An Evening of Ronald K. Brown Lifts Alvin Ailey’s Season 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z Despite her minimal background in modern dance she was accepted. Renee Robinson, Ailey Dancer, Retiring After Three Decades 2012-11-25T00:50:05Z “Septet” refers to ballet, American modern dance and perhaps two classical traditions, those of Greece and India. Dance Review: Ridding a Moody Cunningham Work of Ambiguity, One Gesture at a Time 2011-02-14T23:29:10Z The use of rigorous repetition with small shifts in dynamics and emphasis is a time-honored one in modern dance. Dance Review: Let a Few Good Ideas Loose, Then Repeat 2011-06-03T22:11:33Z Ballet and modern dance are a minority taste, enthusiasm and devotion — and getting more minority by the minute. The Urbane Bookworm: Robert Gottlieb’s Essays Celebrate Literature, Film Classics and Dance 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Heffington’s concept took a sharp left turn from the glitzier direction of most popular music videos: He bridged pop music with the symbolic, theatrical and expressive language of modern dance. The crazy, joyful, uninhibited moves of the choreographer who is changing how we see dance 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z At UCLA's Royce Hall on Thursday, his multiracial 10-member company, Abraham.In.Motion, faultlessly executed his style of postmodern abstraction — a style as comfortable with modern dance vocabularies as movement born on the street. 'Watershed' misses its moment to commemorate civil rights 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z The season continues with a world premiere of a ballet by Battle, drawing from folk and modern dance styles, with an original score by the composer John Mackey, a longtime collaborator. Alvin Ailey Celebrates Its 65th Season With Tribute to Ailey Women 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z One of the most pervasive issues in modern dance is relevance. Dance Review: Limón Dance Company at the Joyce 2014-05-02T22:22:24Z Chan won over audiences with soulful performances of ballet and modern dance, and advanced to the final four before being eliminated. ‘Princes Can Be Asian, Too’: A Dancer Breaks Barriers in Ballet 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The American Mr. Morris specializes in modern dance, usually barefoot, as performed by his own dance group. Signs of Choreographic Life: Alexei Ratmansky and Mark Morris 2012-01-27T19:35:36Z And all of it takes me back to the ’30s, when class struggle and modern dance were intertwined. Could Dance Be a Weapon All Over Again? 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z "It seems to be the tradition of modern dance companies, when the leader is gone, the company is gone. And if they survive, it looks horrible," he says. Taiwan's Cloud Gate Dance Theatre heads to L.A. with force of nature 'Rice' 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z And after that, the Michaels, an artistic family facing the death of its matriarch, a luminary of modern dance. Maryann Plunkett Says Goodbye to Her Lives in Rhinebeck 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Tanowitz is a crossover artist; her finest work occupies the borderline between modern dance and barefoot ballet. Hail, Dance, and Farewell to the Critic’s Life 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z A leading figure of British modern dance for over 40 years, he is especially associated with Rambert Dance Company, English National Ballet and Houston Ballet. Review: Scottish Ballet Finds the Poetry in ... Poetry 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Without the angles and artistry of Coppola, “Solo” lost its luster, flattened out by the predictable patterns of the choreography and Anthony Huxley’s wistful stares into what is known as the modern dance corner. Review: City Ballet Dresses Up for Another Fashion Letdown 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Elisa Monte, the veteran choreographer, will retire as artistic director of Elisa Monte Dance, the noted modern dance company she started in 1981. Elisa Monte to Retire From Dance Company 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z In modern dance, there is less of this hierarchy and dancers being treated more like children; the women in modern dance are adults. Dance Luminaries Weigh in on the Conspicuous Absence of Female Choreographers 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z To label it modern dance seems at once adequate and misleading. Dance Review: Fall for Dance, With Work by Christopher Wheeldon 2012-09-29T01:37:29Z There is a certain idealism to that approach, one that reflects the utopianism of early modern dance. In Each Child, an Inner Choreographer 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z The Harlem-born Mr. Salaam — who performed with many modern dance choreographers before forming Forces of Nature Dance Theater — also fell in love with the dances. DanceAfrica Celebrates Rwanda and a ‘Living Sense of Grace’ 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z I did try modern dance later, when I was in college. 'She’s good, but she’s big': my years as a 'fat' ballerina 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z After the war, she became key to the modern dance revival in Germany, and for years effectively papered over her complicity with the Nazi regime. Mary Wigman: a dance pioneer with an awkward past 2013-05-22T14:22:00Z Even in a year that was remarkable for premieres and revivals in ballet and modern dance, the beauties of Odissi were, again, a revelation, in late October in New York. The Best Dance of 2016 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z American modern dance, in its early years, wanted to be taken seriously, to distinguish itself from supposedly more frivolous traditions. Dance Review: Rioult Dance New York Performs ‘Martha, May and Me’ 2014-02-16T21:29:33Z But if these florists’ aesthetics are diverse — informed by everything from old master paintings to modern dance — they all bring a singular vision to the centuries-old art they practice. T Black Book: Florists 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Impressively and happily, the evening’s big success was made by Kyle Abraham, an African-American choreographer who comes from the world of modern dance. ‘We, the Dancers’: At City Ballet’s Gala, Affirming Ballet’s Honor 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Roberts may have more experience in modern dance than in ballet, but what he understands is dancing, and that’s what “Emanon” — “no name” spelled backward — is about. Review: City Ballet Gets a Modern Dance Fix 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z In a statement, the festival’s director, Jodee Nimerichter, said, “For more than 50 years, her breathtaking work and groundbreaking collaborations have thrilled audiences and helped shape the field of modern dance.” See the Dances of Lucinda Childs, Who Is Being Honored for Lifetime Achievement 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Paul Taylor knew what he was doing when he left his modern dance organization in the capable, creative hands of Mr. Novak, a dancer who retired from the company this season. Best Dance of 2019 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Johnson, 22 and fresh out of art school, had immersed himself in books on modern dance subjects — Vaslav Nijinsky, Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham. Ray Johnson’s Elusive Dream: ‘I Want to Dance’ 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The newly reunified city wasn’t exactly a hub for modern dance, but when the wall came down on Nov. 9, 1989, Waltz, then living in Amsterdam, felt compelled to go there. Sasha Waltz’s Dance Company: 30 Years of Giving Form to Feeling 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z A melding of American modern dance with Afro-Cuban movement is at the heart of Cuba’s modern dance tradition. For a Cuban Troupe, a Gift of Rootedness 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Mearns, a principal at New York City Ballet, will reprise “Dances of Isadora,” a tribute to the modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan. Fall for Dance Celebrates 15 Years With 6 Premieres 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Ms. Abrera, the youngest of five children, discovered dance through her oldest sister, who was already in college, taking modern dance classes. The Poetic Justice of Stella Abrera’s Juliet 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z He confessed to thinking about the famous moment in the 1970s when the Joffrey Ballet hired the modern dance choreographer Twyla Tharp and changed ballet forever. Sliding Toward Tap, and Taking Risks, at American Ballet Theater 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z “Legend” demonstrates the kind of playful energy and inventive mind needed to sustain a modern dance career for five decades. Review: For the Martha Graham Company, Opposites Attract 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z But the fact is, the early works of modern dance are in danger. What Is the Future for Modern-Dance Companies? 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z That a ballet dancer would be featured on a program heralding modern dance was a curious twist. Review: An Incandescent Journey Through 20th-Century Dance 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z I’ve seen respectable examples of hip-hop, Spanish, African, modern dance and ballet in my “Nutcracker” travels, but no tap to date. ArtsBeat: The Nutcracker Chronicles: A First Trip to the Apollo 2010-12-21T12:00:55Z “The history of modern dance has been mainly written by Americans, and musical theater, like jazz, is at the core of the culture,” she said. Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, the Passionate Formalist 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z Paul Taylor Dance Company, named for the renowned modern dance choreographer, did not comment on the lawsuit after receiving several requests on Thursday. Paul Taylor Dance Company Is Accused of Gender Discrimination 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Her first effort in that realm, “Deuce Coupe” for the Joffrey Ballet in 1973, mixed classical and modern dance to become the first crossover ballet. Twyla Tharp and Her Body of Perpetual Motion 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z More than 5,000 people, including dancers from the Staatsballett, signed a petition to protest the appointment of a modern dance practitioner to lead a classical ballet company. Sasha Waltz’s ‘In C’ Marries Choreography and Improvisation 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The fact that modern dance was born in Los Angeles is well known, and it is not. 'Ruth Doesn't Live Here Anymore' memorializes modern dance's origins 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Mr. McCartney is certainly not the first pop musician to plunge into modern dance or ballet. Paul McCartney Composes Work for City Ballet 2011-02-23T23:05:59Z It’s also unabashedly rooted in traditional modern dance, which might seem old-fashioned to some; he’s not embarrassed to admit that he’s deeply drawn to the form’s roots. Robert Battle Finally Has His Steps in the Spotlight 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z This time, the provocation is to mix the supposedly marginalized club moves with culturally endorsed steps from ballet and modern dance. Dance Review: Cecilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud at the Kitchen 2014-05-07T21:57:36Z To Cunningham, the can-do seer of modern dance, the computer as an ancillary muse was as obvious as the glass of red wine he was sipping. When Merce Cunningham Took On a New Collaborator: The Computer 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Both acknowledge that modern dance ranks toward the bottom in terms of how some Christians regard the arts. Northwest Christians explore faith, art and culture 2011-04-22T23:34:36Z Duncan, the modern dance pioneer who became a global star, “evoked the ‘new woman,’ ” Henderson says. Can Misty Copeland be both a celebrity AND a great artist? 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Known for his musically attentive dances, Mr. Alston, one of England’s most celebrated modern dance makers, returns to the Peak Performances series at Montclair State University. Dance in NYC This Week 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z High-minded but plain-talking, she melds classical ballet with modern dance, avant-garde experiment with Broadway pizzazz, technical rigour with off-the-cuff attitude, uptown glamour with downtown grit; above all, art with commerce. Step-by-step guide to dance: Twyla Tharp 2011-02-01T10:43:36Z His three-page program biography, laden with superlatives, begins with the sentence “Choreographer Paul Taylor is the greatest living pioneer of America’s indigenous art of modern dance.” Dance Review: Another Taylor Marathon: They Push Dancers, Don’t They? 2014-03-16T21:23:50Z For many, the biggest draw will be Ms. Whelan, who retired from ballet last year, although she had already turned to modern dance. Dance This Week: An Eclectic ‘Hagoromo’ and Jérôme Bel’s ‘Ballet (New York)’ 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z In 1958, a small group of African-American dancers performed at the 92Y, and now, six decades later, that company is one of the largest and most popular modern dance troupes in the country. 6 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Recently, Mr. Petronio, a longtime staple of the New York City modern dance scene, established a residency center in the Hudson Valley. 8 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Technically, her work here is closer to barefoot ballet than modern dance, but she’s a true modernist. Review: A Low-Key and Witty Premiere by Pam Tanowitz 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Mr. Brown, something of a throwback, embraces the spiritual side of modern dance and of life. Dance Review: Ronald K. Brown and Evidence at Joyce Theater 2012-07-10T22:12:06Z Taylor, who died a little over a year ago, formed his company in 1954 and is regarded as one of the most important choreographers in modern dance. Advice for Running the Paul Taylor Company? ‘Keep Them Laughing’ 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The range of movement hints at Martha Graham modern dance, at ballet, at flamenco, at the anti-virtuoso selection of everyday movement in American postmodern dance, and also at a wide range of ethnic sources. Review: Mark Morris Is a Citizen of the World at the White Light Festival 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z The founder and artistic director of her organization Brownbody, she illuminates the African diaspora through a blend of figure skating, modern dance and social justice. The Week in Arts: A Renaissance Gem, Isabelle Huppert, Uta Hagen 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Not sure what happens should you get a call when on stage … Unlikely modern dance spectacle of the weekend Transport Exceptionnels – a duet between a dancer and a mechanical digger. From Inception to Emma Bunton, this week's winners and losers 2010-07-23T23:06:00Z Founded in 1969, the Place quickly became the fountainhead of a youthful British modern dance movement. This Is the Place 2010-05-25T21:20:00Z Using a combination of modern dance techniques and tactical training, the program will feature preparatory exercises for civilians and military personnel to create healthy movement habits. What Does a Dancing Body Feel Like in Ukraine? ‘I Am a Gun.’ 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Struggle and resilience, spiritual uplift and lowdown fun: the old verities of African-American modern dance have not been abandoned in Colorado. Dance Review: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble at Lincoln Center 2012-08-13T22:42:52Z It’s fitting that both come out of the modern dance world. There’s Great Dance on Broadway. Hello, Tony Awards? 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Both face what could be called the central problem of Cuban modern dance: that the country consistently produces wonderful dancers but, as of yet, no great choreographers. Two Ways of Looking at Cuba’s Modern Dance Problem 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Shawn and other pioneers of modern dance were given to addressing their audiences intelligently; Mr. Skybetter’s lecture, though entirely in the intellectual parlance of today, was in that tradition, linking Shawn to Mr. Weinert. Review: Bringing Ted Shawn Back Into the Limelight 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z SAT Traditional and modern dance and musical performances from world cultural traditions on two stages, film festival, art show, arts and craft vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar 2012-08-15T22:52:03Z Venetian Baroque architecture meets modern dance in “Dancing Makes Me Joyful,” a collaborative exhibition by contemporary artist Lena Liv and dancer and choreographer Lindy Nsingo. Dancer Lindy Nsingo and Artist Lena Liv Collaborate at Venice’s Palazzo Flangini 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z What would Taylor, who was a major proponent of modern dance and looked at ballet with a measure of disdain, have thought? A Ballerina Finds Her Modern Dance Home: It ‘Feels Limitless’ 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Time, of course, will tell how firmly the American Dance Festival remains tilted toward blue-chip modern dance. Jodee Nimerichter Leads the American Dance Festival 2012-05-27T02:45:47Z Mr. Taylor, who performed for Martha Graham and, briefly, for Merce Cunningham before forming his own company, was devoted to modern dance as an American art form. Inside the Wild Mind of Paul Taylor 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z While an art major at the University of Iowa he discovered modern dance and made the decision to transfer his mode of expression from paint and canvas to music and bodies. Choreography Inspired by Coltrane 2010-02-19T16:45:00Z The documentary “Ailey,” opening nationwide in theaters Aug. 6, is a long-overdue portrait of the modern dance pioneer. What made Mr. Ailey Mr. Ailey? New documentary offers a fuller picture of the modern dance pioneer. 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z She brought real emotion back to modern dance. Critic?s Notebook: In the Mysteries of Everyday Movement, Multilevel Stories 2011-03-06T22:56:33Z But she relented, and young Albert took lessons in ballet and modern dance from Annette Lewis, who had trained under Martha Graham. Albert Evans, Ebullient City Ballet Dancer, Is Dead at 46 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z It's easy to think of Rosemary Butcher as figure of saintly rectitude, the austere, minimalist conscience of modern dance. Rosemary Butcher 2010-10-03T21:30:00Z He recently participated in a talent show hosted by the company, where he performed modern dance. Who Made Your Clothes? 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Commissioned by the arts festival and choreographed by Wang Yuanyuan, one of China’s leading modern dance choreographers, “The Golden Lotus’’ follows three female protagonists in their pursuit of desire and ambition. In Transit: Hong Kong Arts Festival Gets Interactive 2011-02-17T11:00:33Z Ms. Pugh writes too little of the efforts of American modern dance to absorb the influence of Native American culture; and she occasionally exaggerates the influence of African-American dance artists. Review: In Megan Pugh’s ‘America Dancing,’ a Focus on Where the Moves Came From 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z SAT-MON Follow the Sapience Dance Collective around the library as they interpret the building’s architectural space through modern dance, 4-5 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-06-12T23:05:39Z The modern dance company performs both new and classic pieces. The best dance events of summer 2019 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z “It was made for ballet dancers with no thought about what modern dance was,” she said. Twyla Tharp’s Back Pages, With Chapters to Come 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Look at how you're moving: all that strange energy is like modern dance.' Nicolas Cage: 'People think I'm not in on the joke' 2013-07-20T08:00:00Z In context of the heated debate about the role of women, modern dance was a realm where performers such as St. Denis and Isadora Duncan were throwing out the conventions of space, dress and movement. Motor City exhibition ‘Dance’ shows how motion has long inspired American art 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Louis Horst, the chief arbiter of modern dance and one of Taylor’s teachers, reviewed it with a column of blank space: no review for what he considered no dance. Review: Watching Paul Taylor’s Road Not Taken (and Lessons Learned) 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z His belief that movement could be presented on stage divorced from characterization, representation or music radically changed the direction of modern dance. 3 living links to Merce Cunningham reminisce 2011-10-20T18:09:12Z We get to see a bit of Cuban ballet but almost nothing of Cuban modern dance. The Week Ahead: May 8 ? 14 2011-05-06T19:26:23Z After graduating, she and three other students formed the Wisconsin Dance Group, a small modern dance troupe that toured in the Midwest. Mary Hinkson, a Star for Martha Graham, Dies at 89 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z His own choreography embraces both the grace and line of ballet and the weight and purposefulness of modern dance. Lar Lubovitch: Confessions of a Former Go-Go Dancer 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z But, then again, what if this turns out to be one of those rubbishy circuses that are all whalesong and Jean Michel Jarre and idiots in leotards expressing their emotions through modern dance? Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D: a leap in the dark 2012-07-04T16:35:15Z Mr. Brown’s meshing of African and modern dance is like an electrical charge that first hits the shoulders and draws a line down to the feet amid swiveling hips and slicing arms. Review: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Heats Up at the Joyce 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z “Even when I do unconventional things on the stage,” Koma said, “I am nonetheless a part of a very large school of modern dance.” Koma Alone (Except for All the Dancing Spirits in the Room) 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z Each night, representatives of ballet, modern dance and non-Western traditions will gather in choreographic harmony. An Olympics of Spirit at the Battery Dance Festival 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z I thought I learned modern dance in Japan, but it was totally different. A Choreographer Who Connects With Stones and Trees 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Is it modern dance — or ballet without point shoes? Review: L.A. Dance Project’s Eclectic Balancing Act 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z Considered early on to be a possible heir to Martha Graham, the modern dance pioneer in whose company he performed, he was also seen — appropriately, if paradoxically, for a modernist heir — as a rebel. Review: Watching Paul Taylor’s Road Not Taken (and Lessons Learned) 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z It used to be that in dance and performance the word contemporary was a sterile if functional way to describe work that wasn’t traditional modern dance or ballet; it was the progeny of postmodern dance. Time to Put Choreography Back on Its Feet 2010-09-03T15:19:00Z Performed barefoot or on fiberglass soles, the choreography is Irish dance of little distinction, with boilerplate borrowings from modern dance. Dance Review: At the Irish Rep, Popular Music, Traditional Dance - Review 2011-09-13T21:39:58Z Some of these will date from the early days of modern dance. What Is the Future for Modern-Dance Companies? 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z And it’s closer to American modern dance than to Russian ballet tradition. Critic’s Notebook: Dominic Walsh and Others at the Joyce Theater 2013-08-11T22:38:15Z His programming mixed revivals of rarely-seen American modern dance classics, pieces of Phoenix repertory, and new works of his own – again with a superb international lineup of dancers. Step-by-step guide to dance: Phoenix Dance Theatre 2010-09-29T16:36:00Z “And I want to encourage future choreographers of modern dance.” Legacy in Mind, Taylor Plans a Center for Modern Dance 2014-02-09T22:17:49Z They were told by their teachers to switch to modern dance or to aim for the Alvin Ailey company if they wanted to dance professionally, regardless of whether they felt most alive en pointe. Five Pioneering Black Ballerinas: ‘We Have to Have a Voice’ 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Titled “Why I Worry About Modern Dance,” it waxed nostalgic and asked, “Where is the current, not to mention next, generation of great modern dance companies to carry the torch?” Straddling Worlds of Performance 2010-12-31T15:49:56Z Dance Project, the Martha Graham Dance Company and, for his signature International Evenings of Dance, a bevy of ballet, flamenco, jookin and modern dance luminaries. 10 Spring and Summer Dance Festivals 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z Individuals gather joylessly in simple, pale, modern dance wear. Review: From Tap to Sci-Fi Rites at Ballet Theater Gala 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z Several of the women’s Broadway numbers look more like balletic modern dance performed in lace-up slippers, while the men indulge in a bit of hip-hop. From a Foggy Bottom coffeehouse to Broadway ‘Lord of the Dance’ gig 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z His proposal to reorganize the troupe raises a host of interesting questions, from how to choose canonical works from modern dance’s past to whether his dancers are suited to other kinds of dance. Legacy in Mind, Taylor Plans a Center for Modern Dance 2014-02-09T22:17:49Z Soulful Soundtracks Spun for Leaps, Lifts and Swoops Dances from different eras are often juxtaposed in performances by modern dance companies. Dance Review: Philadanco at the Joyce Theater 2012-10-05T23:25:20Z At first, he said, the show’s approach to modern dance was going to be along the lines of Martha Graham. When It Comes to Dance, ‘Pose’ Never Stands Still 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Two performances and an exhibition this weekend exemplify New York’s rich modern dance scene, at prices perfectly suited to the less-than-rich. A Wealth of Modern Dance 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z The renowned Canadian modern dance choreographer Margie Gillis grew up in a family of skiers, which included her cousin John Eaves, a freestyle champion. When Ski Ballet Pushed at the Porous Boundary Between Art and Sport 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The heart of the work is the pas de deux by the ballerina and the modern dance man, in which his faunlike primitivism is tamed by, but also incorporated into, her fluid expansiveness. Dance Review: Romanticism and Modernism, Joined by the Violin 2010-09-27T23:29:00Z B.F.A. candidates must study ballet and modern dance but also hip-hop, dance management, dance for camera and digital media. Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Adds a New Dimension to Arts in Los Angeles 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z Back in New York in 1946, a single modern dance class at the Martha Graham studio in New York convinced him of his vocation. Step-by-step guide to dance: Robert Cohan 2010-05-18T10:57:00Z She may have mellowed, but instead of winding her ballet career down, she has changed tack – seeking out new collaborators in modern dance and theatre, in the likes of Russell Maliphant and Robert Lepage. Sylvie Guillem: 'I need to scare myself' 2013-02-10T18:00:01Z Ms. Blossom was best known later in her career, from the 1980s on, as one of the most distinguished — and zaniest — solo performers in modern dance. Beverly Blossom, Solo Dancer With a ‘Voice,’ Dies at 88 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Viola’s works draw as much from classical painting and modern dance as from film. Art: Bill Viola: A Journey of Emotions 2014-03-11T12:20:01Z Mr. Chen studied Chinese classical dance and the use of acrobatics, martial arts and dance in Chinese opera before arriving in New York, and at Juilliard he learned about Western modern dance techniques. H.T. Chen, Choreographer of the Asian Experience, Dies at 74 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The Irish contingent additionally contributes some modern dance. Dance Review: Soul Steps and Dance Theater of Ireland - Review 2011-11-23T23:44:41Z As America’s oldest modern dance troupe, the Martha Graham Dance Company devotes much effort to maintaining traditions. Martha Graham Dance Tackles New Versions of ‘Lamentation’ 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Family presentations, poetry readings and modern dance generally draw closer to 400. Free admission for all: With NEA help, Grand Performances makes it happen 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z The Taylor piece announces a turning away from Martha Graham’s fussy, narrative-encumbered understanding of modern dance, just as this early Balanchine classic embodies his oft-repeated line, “There are no mothers-in-law in ballet.” Dance Review: New York City Ballet at David H. Koch Theater 2012-02-11T00:40:27Z How does that strictness square with her legacy as a rule-breaker, the rebel who first slammed ballet and modern dance together, with Beach Boys music and graffiti art? Twyla Tharp: The possibilities are endless 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z And there is, as always with Mr. Morris and as so rarely elsewhere in modern dance, live music: three singers, five instrumentalists. Dance Review: Journeying From Head to Toe, With a Layover at the Heart 2011-03-18T22:21:21Z If anyone doubts there's something special going on in modern dance in this city, the first two nights of "Spotlight on Seattle" — especially Tuesday's showcase — put those doubts to rest. 'Spotlight on Seattle': performers go to town in dance city 2012-06-07T19:12:13Z It’s been said to be the most widely seen modern dance work in the world. What made Mr. Ailey Mr. Ailey? New documentary offers a fuller picture of the modern dance pioneer. 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z In modern dance, where innovators like Mary Wigman and Martha Graham were able to form their own successful companies, things might have been different. The Woman Who Was Written Out of the History of Dance 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z It traveled across the world via videos of two different modern dance troupes, one in Shanghai, one in New York, performing in Hermès-orange environments, while in Paris the collection was revealed. The Party Is Coming. Here’s What to Wear. 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z From 1975 on, she also began to choreograph, experimenting with joining ballet and modern dance. Lynn Seymour, Acclaimed Ballerina and a Dramatic Force, Dies at 83 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z It is severe, old-school modern dance characterized by a stark emphasis on the body’s weight; no complaints there. Dance Review: Sokolow Theater/Dance at Theater at the 14th Street Y 2012-12-07T23:02:39Z Danes was born in New York to artistic parents – a photographer and painter – and began learning modern dance when she was four years old. Claire Danes on the end of Homeland: 'It was so nice to play such a badass' 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z But nudity is hardly extraordinary in modern dance, or theater for that matter. | 'Young Jean Lee?s ?Untitled Feminist Show': Young Jean Lee?s ?Untitled Feminist Show? ? Review 2012-01-16T23:03:34Z Beginning in the 1980s, he developed a brand of gender-bending modern dance that seemed fashionably advanced in its views of society and its taste in music and design. Review: Hail the Stars and Stripes, and the Radical Moves 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z This was “Aureole,” the work in which Taylor discovered how to be popular, a pivot point in his process of not just joining but determining the mainstream of modern dance. Review: Watching Paul Taylor’s Road Not Taken (and Lessons Learned) 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z While the first half of the program features performances that combine African forms with hip-hop and modern dance, the second will focus on traditional Ghanaian dances. Living the Golden Life: DanceAfrica Welcomes Ghana to Brooklyn 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z After retiring from ballet because of an injury, Ms. Saleh earned a master’s degree in modern dance at the University of California, Los Angeles. Magda Saleh, Influential Egyptian Ballerina, Is Dead at 79 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z There was also a modern dance club; he followed Barbara Kastle, a visual arts student, there and was soon in demand. A Choreographer’s Life, Unfurled in a Flurry of Fragments 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Because it's not "hip hop" or "modern dance", it's whatever people want it to be. Why we're watching… Ivan Blackstock 2013-03-24T08:00:01Z Much modern dance reflects various aspects of these blurring lines. Arts & Leisure Preview: Story Ballets, Still Romantically Inclined 2010-08-04T22:16:00Z And in lieu of classical ballet steps, Bourne brandishes his style of muscular modern dance. 8 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The pair’s wide array of dance experiences allowed them to “have this magical playtime” on the floor, Bendul said, blending hustle with modern dance, jazz and ballroom. A Walk in Their Heels: Meet the Hustle Evangelist 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z He joined the second season of “Dance Smash,” which brought together artists from a variety of genres, including modern dance, ballet and traditional Chinese dance. ‘Princes Can Be Asian, Too’: A Dancer Breaks Barriers in Ballet 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Dance Project, created in 2012, is a modern dance and artist collective that performs around Southern California as well as internationally. L.A. Dance Project opens Cannes with 'Vertigo' homage 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z When they come in with modern dance it's like, 'Wow, that's really beautiful,' and then when you least expect it they sort of sucker punch you with comedy. 8 ways to do Improv Fest 2011-04-21T18:33:00Z But the jewel is her archive, which spans her career, beginning with her experiments in modern dance from the ’60s. Twyla Tharp, nearing 80, isn’t slowing down. Next question? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z I wouldn’t say there is a single tradition in modern dance, or a single center — and this, I think, is a great strength of contemporary dance today, that there is no one ruling orthodoxy. ArtsBeat: A Critics Conversation: Modern Dance Madness 2012-04-03T14:14:19Z But only the men ventured far into modern dance. Dance Review: ?Diana Vishneva: Dialogues,? at City Center 2012-03-18T22:17:06Z In modern dance, composition is part of the training, but in ballet there is a lack of structured choreographic training. Dance Luminaries Weigh in on the Conspicuous Absence of Female Choreographers 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z His dances, earthy and subtly rapturous, tell stories of spirituality by weaving a tapestry of modern dance and West African forms. Review: Evoking Ailey, a Beautiful Conversation Between Choreographers 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z In 1973 she choreographed to the Beach Boys in “Deuce Coupe,” which broke down the barrier between ballet and modern dance. dance: Tharp Is Back Where the Air Is Rarefied 2010-03-05T21:17:00Z From there she won a three-year scholarship to New York's Juilliard School, where she studied with English ballet choreographer Antony Tudor and performed with both American modern dance groups and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Step-by-step guide to dance: Pina Bausch/Tanztheater Wuppertal 2010-03-30T11:13:00Z Mr. Morris, who comes from the modern dance world, knows a thing or two about getting dancers on and off the floor, a skill that doesn’t always translate to ballet choreographers, though they keep trying. Review: Mark Morris Fits Houston Ballet to a ‘V’ 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z At the start, we learn how Limón, migrating to the United States from Mexico, turned from painting to dance and learned about gravity and craftsmanship from Doris Humphrey, one of the mothers of modern dance. Review: The Limón Dance Company Navigates the Present 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Dancing Happily Around All Topics The 56-year-old dancer, choreographer and director Mark Morris is known for his innovative work in modern dance, ballet and opera. The Creative Mid-Life: Mark Morris on Dance, Aging and Immortality 2013-06-06T12:00:01Z The results had the force of revelation: he rediscovered the danciness of modern dance. Paul Taylor: Return of the Beloved Renegade 2010-02-19T16:07:00Z “But suddenly it made perfect sense: He’s intelligent, he’s totally inquisitive, he’s totally invested in modern dance and in what Paul Taylor does. He’s a brilliant performer and he’s an inquiring mind.” Paul Taylor Chooses a Successor 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z This was neither Americana nor in the lineage of American modern dance. Downtown Dance Festival's Echoes of Pete Seeger 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Graf Mack, 39, has straddled the worlds of ballet and modern dance throughout her career. Juilliard’s New Dance Director Comes From Ailey and Ballet 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Paxton also became a founding member of two groundbreaking collectives — Judson Dance Theater and Grand Union — that rebelled against the conventions of modern dance by embracing ordinary movement and risk-taking improvisation. Steve Paxton, a Buddha of American Dance 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z This mainstay of American modern dance will bring a group of very early Taylor works, including “Events II,” from 1957, one of his first choreographic experiments, using found movements and gestures. The Joyce Theater Plans to Welcome Back the World 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z We don’t see a lot of Ms. Humphrey’s work these days, despite her undisputed influence in early modern dance. Review: Paul Taylor Troupe’s Dizzying New Palette Takes Shape 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z The importance of Martha Graham in modern dance can't be overstated: Like Picasso and Stravinsky, she is credited with bringing a classical art form forcibly into the 20th century through radical, and shocking, innovation. Martha Graham at VPAC: Dance as bridge from past to future 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z It’s been 70 years — a long time in modern dance — since José Limón, a pioneer of the form, founded his company; it’s been 43 years since his death. Review: José Limón International Dance Festival at the Joyce Theater 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z But might the spliced-in modern dance distract from the individuals the project aims to honor? This D.C.-based choreographer creates dances about trailblazers, hoping you’ll embrace their ideals 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z But in “Emanon,” he seems to be paying respect to Ailey, for whom ballet was a force despite being known as a modern dance choreographer. Review: City Ballet Gets a Modern Dance Fix 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z All too often, when ballet and modern dance meet, compromises are made: Dancers — and dances — turn to mush. When These Dancers Collaborated, 2 Learning Curves Met as One 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z In the golden age of modern dance, works were choreographed and performed and either kept alive through performance or not performed and thus most likely forgotten. Review: Limón Dance Company Reconstructs Its Founder’s ‘Dialogues’ 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z When, in 1989, Mr. Baryshnikov turned from being a ballet specialist to a master investigator of American modern dance, Ms. Brown was a favorite collaborator. Trisha Brown, Choreographer and Pillar of American Postmodern Dance, Dies at 80 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z “Aureole,” however, initiated a new orthodoxy, which soon positioned Mr. Taylor at the center of American modern dance. Dance Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company at David H. Koch Theater 2012-03-14T22:08:35Z His current project began after he reconstructed early solo works by the modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn. Review: Adam H. Weinert’s ‘Monument’ at the 92nd Street Y 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z “Song of the Earth” also features many recognizable borrowings; there are strong echoes of specific lines, shapes, gestures and phrases from choreography by Balanchine, Ashton and Antony Tudor as well as from modern dance. Review: From Royal Ballet, a Blend of Enchantment and Intensity 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z The first time I went to a dance class was in high school, when, strangely, modern dance was offered as an alternative to gym. The Next Thing for Mr. I-Can-Do-Everything 2011-03-06T01:45:21Z While earning a photography degree from Pratt Institute, he also began to study modern dance. Modern Dance, in Your Hand 2011-07-17T01:00:28Z But the masculine grace that Kelly prized above all else resides in modern dance too, specifically in the work of the choreographer Paul Taylor, who preferred Kelly to Astaire. Gene Kelly as Choreographer, in Lincoln Center Series 2012-07-13T16:19:26Z It’s a classic work of modern dance, yet it doesn’t feel like a relic from another time. Review: L.A. Dance Project Celebrates Female Choreographers 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Early American modern dance was a story of pioneers and rebels. Review: A Rare Dive Into the History of Dance Pioneers 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Tharp is known for using popular music and moving fluidly among the worlds of ballet, Broadway and modern dance. Twyla Tharp Returns to the Music of Bob Dylan 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Novak didn’t start out loving or even knowing much about modern dance. Paul Taylor Chooses a Successor 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Waltz’s choreography for “Matsukaze” engages with aspects of Noh without following its conventions dutifully, evoking the deliberate motions of the Japanese theater within a context of muscular, modern dance. Haunting Unpredictability 2011-08-07T02:00:07Z Such dedication is an implicit statement of belief in the continued relevance of classic modern dance. Dance Review: Miki Orihara Links Today’s Choreography With Yesteryear’s 2014-05-11T20:33:02Z Audiences and critics embraced its signature blend of modern dance and devotional gestures to convey the struggle between the sacred and profane. Thirsty for Wisdom of the Body, Finding It in Dance 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z The overarching context is the covid-19 death of David’s first wife and Lucy’s mother, Rose, a tempestuous choreographer who founded a celebrated modern dance company. Review | Playwright Richard Nelson ends his epic cycle of hyper-realistic drama with — what else? — a global pandemic 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z His moody mixture of ballet and modern dance abounds in clichés. Mikhailovsky Ballet, Full of Stars at Lincoln Center 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z Watching the original ballet, on the other hand, is more like seeing an old movie than experiencing meaningful modern dance theater. Audra McDonald captivates a Bowl audience, but she's meant for more 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z I think the last time I danced was when I taught modern dance in 1994. An Artist Who Makes Paintings Without a Canvas 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z The program included leading exponents of modern dance, Indian classical dance, Argentine tango, and exponents of three kinds of American street dance: Memphis jookin, Chicago footwork and Detroit jit. At Damian Woetzel’s Vail International Dance Festival 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z He shifted to modern dance in boarding school at the Concord Academy in Massachusetts. Gay Rapper Le1f is Embraced by his World and the Mainstream 2014-05-02T22:56:37Z But she said that their references to American modern dance had not been updated in decades and that the company had a limited culture of experimentation. Cuban Dancers Complete a 5-Decade Trip to New York 2011-05-09T21:17:34Z The ballet and modern dance worlds have a long history of acrimony. A Ballerina Finds Her Modern Dance Home: It ‘Feels Limitless’ 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Its dance aesthetic found a sequel in the range of dance that Shawn presented at the Pillow: European and American ballet, flamenco, Indian dance and modern dance of all sorts. In the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Archives, a Magical Past and Present Unite 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z While there are about 70 dance ensembles in Germany, not all of them are so exclusively focused on classical dance like most of the companies in eastern Europe, but often practice modern dance too. Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Graham was 52, already established as a founder of modern dance and believed by many to be greatest dancer and choreographer of her time. Stuart Hodes, Who Danced With Martha Graham, Is Dead at 98 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z I don't have a problem with modern dance music, except there are no songs that take it to another level. Pete Waterman: 'I bought $80 of ganja on the beach and made a reggae record' 2012-07-04T14:58:30Z Following the procession of athletes, a series of performances followed, highlighting Hong Kong’s Chinese culture, but also incorporating modern dance, musical theater and lion dancers. Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers’ opposition 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The legendary founder of modern dance was born in Oakland, invented her art there, and taught dancing to children when she was a child herself, before moving to Chicago at about 18. Patt Morrison: How California got its good name — a 1500s novel and scores of fascinating people 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It later enjoyed popularity among South Africans of different races, but waned somewhat as modern dance styles gained prominence. South African troupe takes township dance 'pantsula' to global stage 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z But it's the emotional component of his music that draws people in, with a fragility and humanity that's rare in modern dance. Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury: A tale of two halves 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Rena Gluck’s company visited theaters, village squares and kibbutz collective farms with modern dance performances built around Graham’s percussive and muscular techniques of form and flow. Rena Gluck, modern dancer who reshaped Israeli stage, dies at 89 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z She’d be a senior right now, preparing for graduation in a few months, probably leading her school’s modern dance troupe and taking art classes. The pandemic missing: The kids who didn’t go back to school 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Every step, every movement of modern dance owes a debt to Isadora Duncan, Californian. Patt Morrison: How California got its good name — a 1500s novel and scores of fascinating people 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z As a boy, Tsay took waltz and modern dance lessons — though he wasn’t much of a dancer, he said. Brandon Tsay disarmed a mass killer. Now he needs to find his purpose in life 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Swimmers take classes in ballet and modern dance, even improv comedy, anything to help sell the judges. 'This is crazy if you think about it, no?' Inside the world of artistic swimming 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Despite growing up around a lot of it, Fleming’s first love was not food but modern dance. Pastry chef Claudia Fleming’s new chapter takes her home 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z A chartered accountant who has run a number of small businesses, the father-of-three lists his interests as including gardening, reading and watching modern dance. New cabinet: Who is in Liz Truss's top team? 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z You don’t have to identify yourself as someone who seeks out modern dance. For dancers performing in museums, first rule is: Don’t bump into art 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Alongside her husband, Paul Lazar, Parson creates works that reference other art forms: performance art about composers, plays about Anton Chekhov stories, modern dances about ballet. Review | In Annie-B Parson’s book, art and life are always intersecting 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z They are trained in Qi Gong, martial arts, modern dance and ballet, all layered into a unique language of wide-legged crouches, undulating spines, arms snaking overhead, wrists and fingers swirling like strange, spiny flowers. Review | ‘13 Tongues’ is not enough to tell a story, but the vibe is glorious 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z She received a scholarship to study modern dance at the Ailey School in New York. Stephanie Dabney, acclaimed ballerina who inspired Black dancers, dies at 64 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The company’s repertory encompasses a blend of classical ballet, modern dance, classical Spanish forms and infusions of Indigenous dance vocabulary. Tina Ramirez, who founded acclaimed Ballet Hispánico, dies at 92 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z “We feel threatened by multiethnicity because we’re a pretty homogeneous society,” said Mr. Parisien, who went to Montreal once a week to attend plays and modern dance performances before the pandemic. In Quebec, the Independence Movement Gives Way to a New Nationalism 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Often referred to as “the mother of modern dance,” Martha Graham’s “Canticle for Innocent Comedians” comes to Seattle with the company’s new collaborative remake of Graham’s original 1952 work. Seattle-area dance performances to put on your calendar in fall 2022 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z In a complex kind of modern dance, the large moons of Jupiter are caught in the varying gravity grip of both the giant planet and each other. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Many of them offer lessons by masters in the field, some of the most recognizable names in hip-hop, ballet and modern dance. Perspective | So you think I can dance? 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z In the period leading to “Hounds of Love,” she was studying with Dyane Gray-Cullert, a dancer from Detroit trained in the expressive Martha Graham technique of modern dance. Kate Bush always sounded like the future. With a boost from 'Stranger Things,' the future is now 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Inmates can also earn master’s and bachelor’s degrees through affiliations with nearby colleges, and can take arts classes like jazz guitar, yoga and modern dance. How 5 Convicted Murderers Banded Together to Get Out of Prison 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z One of the first modern dance squads in professional sports. The Forum isn't just an arena. Here's why it's a perfect symbol of 20th century L.A. 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Both of Dr. Derby’s parents encouraged her interest in the arts, which led her to lessons with Katherine Dunham, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who helped introduce Black cultural traditions to modern dance. Doris Derby, photographer of African American life, dies at 82 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z This new platform, launched in January, is an offshoot of the Mark Morris Dance Group, a world-renowned modern dance company based in Brooklyn, where it also houses a community dance center. Perspective | So you think I can dance? 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z He studied art at Los Angeles City College, then entered the world of modern dance, performing challenging roles with Lester Horton’s Dance Theater while also starting to explore costume design. How a daring designer left a mark on fashion with his topless bikini 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Long after Graham’s death in 1991, Yuriko helped dance companies and student groups stage the choreographer’s works, resurrecting early pieces that were considered lost and championing modern dance as a vital, life-affirming art. Yuriko, celebrated Martha Graham dancer and choreographer, dies at 102 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z When you look, you must listen, and not all modern dance knows that. Commentary: Why jazz pianist Jason Moran is dance's most sought-after composer 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z It, like her other work, reflected a Black aesthetic vocabulary while defying traditions of white modern dance. Blondell Cummings transformed choreography by approaching dance like 'moving pictures' 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z He developed a unique style, incorporating elements of ballet and modern dance together with technical excellence and prodigious natural talent - later teaching himself how to do a triple loop jump. How LGBT icon Curry transformed skating 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z “I am a true Tibetan, and at the same time I am also a true Chinese,” said Kunchok Dolma, 28, who is a devout Buddhist and also teaches modern dance in flawless Mandarin. This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z She said she wanted to learn photography and modern dance. Before a Disputed Drug Test, a Russian Figure Skater Had a Rapid Rise 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z It was ballet, then my body changed and I moved into modern dance. The flak against 'And Just Like That' 'shocked' Sarita Choudhury. But she welcomes it 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Reid’s abstract electronic score soundtracks Rowson-Hall’s choreography, which disrupts traditional ballet techniques with modern dance flair. Review: In the subgenre of bleak ballet, 'Birds of Paradise' takes a hopeful turn 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Memory was the anchor of famed choreographer Alvin Ailey’s work, the fuel behind the joy and restraint in his massively successful fusion of Black culture, theater and modern dance in the 20th century. Review | ‘Ailey’ gracefully attempts to understand the legendary choreographer as fully as possible 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z The troupe has been called the first integrated modern dance company in the U.S. Don Martin, dance teacher and keeper of Lester Horton's legacy, dies at 90 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z "She's a tangible connection to the early days of modern dance in Australia - and for me, as a choreographer, this is gold!" says Ms Healey, honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne's arts faculty. The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old' 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z Mrs. Halprin’s greatest legacy was in redirecting a modern dance tradition she thought had become too stale and mechanical. Anna Halprin, teacher and choreographer who embraced improvisational style, dies 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z The stark white-on-white studio where the balletic battles are set is juxtaposed against an underground club called Jungle, a wild, hedonistic and hallucinatory world of modern dance. Review: In the subgenre of bleak ballet, 'Birds of Paradise' takes a hopeful turn 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z A new documentary offers a fuller picture of the modern dance pioneer. Review | ‘Ailey’ gracefully attempts to understand the legendary choreographer as fully as possible 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Donald “Don” Martin, a choreographer and teacher who preserved the legacy of modern dance icon Lester Horton, died July 4 at his home in West Hollywood after complications from lung disease. Don Martin, dance teacher and keeper of Lester Horton's legacy, dies at 90 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z His paintings always had rhythm, and when he arrived in America, he was by no means a newcomer to jazz and modern dance. Perspective | There’s rhythm in this Piet Mondrian masterpiece. Is there also code? This year they’ll be performing a play that is an adaptation of a Cambodian myth, as well as a mixture of classical, folk and modern dances. A renewed cultural focus in White Center bolsters sense of Khmer community 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z She took both ballet and modern dance classes. An Artist’s Continuing Exploration of the Human Form 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Dr. Banes also examined more conventional styles of modern dance, finding African American influences in the creations of 20th-century choreographer George Balanchine, for instance. Sally Banes, preeminent American dance scholar, dies at 69 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Mariel Sander thought she would spend her final month at Columbia University going to parties, taking a modern dance class and road-tripping over spring break to five national parks. She Spent Her Last Month of College Lifting Bodies in a Morgue 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z Friday’s Happy Hour Groove — named for a defunct after-work activity — is a languid modern dance lesson. Distance learning isn’t just for kids: 12 online classes to nurture the mind, body and soul 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Two titans of modern dance — the late, great Martha Graham and her onetime acolyte Merce Cunningham — are remembered in “CunningGraham.” Been meaning to learn more about Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham? Watch here 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z To subsidize more classes in voice, modern dance and choreography, he took acting jobs in low-budget films and had a recurring role as a doctor on the soap opera “The Guiding Light.” James Lipton, host of ‘Inside the Actors Studio,’ dies at 93 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z A dancer since she was young, Groneberg taught students jazz and modern dance as a side job while pursuing a doctorate in neuroscience at Champalimaud Research in Lisbon, Portugal. Watch the winner of this year’s ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z And this year, in celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary, the faculty show is bringing artists from across the university together to showcase everything from painting to modern dance and even cooking. Chazen Museum of Art still growing, changing at 50 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Starting a modern dance company in L.A. “was one of the most difficult things to do,” Ailey told her. For 40 tough years, this couple's devotion has kept their dance company on its feet 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z She began taking ballet, tap and modern dance classes at 7, learned to salsa dance at 8, and around 12 began training in street dance and hip-hop. How FKA twigs is redefining her artistry: Think 'mover,' not 'dancer' 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The feeling of releasing himself through dance is fulfilling, whether it’s on the sideline with the dance team or in a slower, more deliberate modern dance piece. Devin Mallory is doing what he loves as first male on UCLA's dance team 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Ms. Destouches taught modern dance to women stranded at the castle on the Danube. Lucette Destouches, widow and defender of French writer Céline, dies at 107 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z The event is said to be a mix of opera, fine art, modern dance and gospel music. Everything we know about Kanye West's opera opening in Los Angeles 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Black Grace This dance company from New Zealand mixes Maori and Pacific Islander traditions with modern dance and hip-hop. Dance in L.A. this week: New Zealand's Black Grace and more 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z Black Grace, a dance company from New Zealand that mixes Maori and Pacific Islander traditions with modern dance and hip-hop, comes to Los Angeles and Orange County. 9 best things to do in L.A., including Yuja Wang in concert and an Irish 'Swan Lake' 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Black Grace Dance company from New Zealand mixes Maori and Pacific Islander traditions with modern dance and hip-hop. Dance in L.A. this week: 'Farruquito Flamenco' and more 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z A modern dance performance planned months ago was ordered canceled – although officials relented at the last minute. China going big with military parade for its 70th anniversary 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Dancers from Thailand as well as Los Angeles perform in this Mantra Siam presentation that mixes ballet, modern dance, jazz and traditional Thai dance. 6 weekend picks, led by Pink Martini with Violent Femmes and La Santa Cecilia 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z It couldn’t be called modern dance and it certainly wasn’t ballet. How the academy is celebrating eccentric dance from 'Wizard of Oz' to 'Aladdin' 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z Now in its 5th season, Dare 2 Dance has about 150 children ages 3 to 18 enrolled in classes, learning tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern dance. New Jersey community center gets new life 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z Because of this, the understanding in modern dance, for a long time, was that no one could ever take the boss’s place. Can Modern Dance Be Preserved? 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The Black Madonna, a muisc producer, called him “a visionary and tectonic force who shaped the geography of modern dance music”. Cassius's Philippe Zdar dies in fall from Paris building 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z She took African hip-hop and does modern dance. Health & Fitness Issue 2019: Dance is all about connections, community and expression 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z Raised in segregated rural Texas, Ailey became a pioneering choreographer, dancer and director who helped popularize modern dance. Barry Jenkins to direct film about choreographer Alvin Ailey 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z “And that was because I never saw a single person like me in modern dance.” This choreographer uses dance to help transgender communities feel seen 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z All these companies, in their various ways, are struggling with the question of what modern dance actually is. Can Modern Dance Be Preserved? 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z I had trained in classical ballet in the days when the war between modern dance and ballet was strong. 'He said two things to me in five years. And one was thanks for the cheese' - Merce Cunningham 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z |
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