Stars of the International Ballet Stage
As seen at New York City Center, New York. Photographs by Steven Pisano
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There’s a distinct warrior theme to the evening shared by Angie Pittman and Kyle Marshall, though the two choreographers are working in very different styles and tone. Pittman’s solo, “Black Life Chord Changes,” is part dance, part lecture on Black oppression and feminism. Vampires are involved. After intermission, Marshall stages a more classic modern dance tribute to the warrior energy of Joan of Arc, with an ensemble of four. Curated by the artist collective Pioneers Go East, Out-FRONT! Fest, now in its third year, celebrates LGBTQ+ and feminist voices in a week of seven live performances plus a series of dance and experimental films. Judging from the two evenings I attended, OutFRONT! has quite a discerning eye for new talent.
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As seen at New York City Center, New York. Photographs by Steven Pisano
PlusNever forget!” With the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day both having been recognized last month, these words, although unspoken, coursed through Melissa Barak’s first evening-length ballet, “Memoryhouse.”
PlusTalk about having a banner year! In 2024 alone, dancer, choreographer and spoken word artist Shamel Pitts not only received a MacArthur Fellowship and the Doris Duke Award, but was also honored with the Knight Choreography Prize.
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