Catching the Moment with Paul Kolnik
For nearly 50 years the legendary dance photographer, Paul Kolnik, helped create the visual identity of the New York City Ballet.
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Translated, “malpaso” means misstep, suggesting clumsiness. In the case of Havana based Malpaso Dance Company, the name is a clever misdirection, pointing to a sense of humor often present with this versatile and highly trained troupe. If I was expecting the vibrant salsa-inflected spirit I saw in the company’s 2024 Joyce season, this evening felt rather muted. Blame the state of the world if you will. The evening, featuring works of four choreographers—two premieres by company artists and two guest commissions—blended like four movements of a chamber ballet. The dancers looked terrific, and live music is always a treat. But that same music along with the burnished glow of Guido Gali’s lighting served to cohere more than enhance. In seeing these works one after the other, I started to wonder why I wasn’t wowed.
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For nearly 50 years the legendary dance photographer, Paul Kolnik, helped create the visual identity of the New York City Ballet.
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