Ragamala Dances an Epic for Our Time
The Ragamala Dance Company returned to New York’s Joyce Theater with a visual feast for the eyes and stimulating food for thought with their new production “Children of Dharma.”
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There are two very distinct strands to Richard Alston's choreography. The first is a provocative, experimental path, where Alston's eccentric musical choices dictate the shifts and twists within. The second is a more classical, traditional route. Yet, both are never too sentimental or frilly, in spite of the craftsmanship. His is a “get on with it” approach, and there is an enormous amount of heart and humour, so it's really heartbreaking to think there have been recent cuts to the company, and they're winding down.
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Pierre Tapon, Nancy Nerantzi, Anelli Binder in “Isthmus.” Photograph by Tony Nandi
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The Ragamala Dance Company returned to New York’s Joyce Theater with a visual feast for the eyes and stimulating food for thought with their new production “Children of Dharma.”
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