THE “MOURNING” AFTER THE ELECTION SCORE
* ENTER, SAY HELLO
* FIND A SPOT, CRASH
* PICK YOURSELF UP, BRUSH YOURSELF OFF
* PRAY
* MOVE FORWARD
Peace,
Anna
World-class review of ballet and dance.
My favorite books of 2024 offer dance history from the artist’s point of view. Perhaps there is nothing too unusual about this, and yet, something about this trend feels special as we step with trepidation into the first days of 2025. Their pages are filled with lessons in disruption, epistolary inspiration, and creative approaches to the archives of our art. In short, they are all task-oriented scores, seemingly filled with notes from an artistic staff that has been watching our performance and has ideas for how we can improve in the new year.
For nearly 50 years the legendary dance photographer, Paul Kolnik, helped create the visual identity of the New York City Ballet.
Continue ReadingTushrik Fredericks walks as if in a trance, arms floating forward and pushing back with each step. Fog transforms the air into a tangible element.
Continue ReadingHouston Ballet is the fourth largest ballet company in the United States, but when it comes to the talent of its top dancers, they are the equal of any American company.
Continue ReadingThe height of summer has arrived to New York’s lush and idyllic Hudson Valley. Tonight, in addition to music credited on the official program, we are treated to a chorus of crickets and tree frogs in the open-air pavilion of PS21 Center for Contemporary Performance.
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Wonderful! Thanks for this reminder for my book list. You make me want to read them all, most especially Jill Johnston.