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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

DANCE NEWS: The Acosta Dance Centre by Carlos Acosta and the Acosta Dance Foundation Officially Opens in London by The Dance Enthusiast

“ADC, the Acosta Dance Centre, stands as the epitome of my life’s work, representing a global sanctuary for dancers of all backgrounds and a beacon of inspiration for the world of dance.…

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

DANCE NEWS: Mimi Garrard Dance Theatre Announces Recent Awards by The Dance Enthusiast

Mimi Garrard of Mimi Garard Dance Theatre is proud to announce several awards for her recent work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Arts and Letters in Missi…

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

DANCE NEWS: 7 Events to Attend as Part of Martha Graham’s 2023–2024 Studio Series by The Dance Enthusiast

The launch of the Studio Series this season offers an inside look at the Company’s new production of Agnes de Mille’s iconic 1942 work Rodeo a few weeks before its premiere. 

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

DANCE NEWS: These Are the Winners of the 2023 Bessie Awards by The Dance Enthusiast

Bessie Awards were presented to artists for outstanding choreographer/creator, performer, sound design/music composition, visual design, outstanding revival, and breakout choreographer—an …

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023

POSTCARDS: Karisma Jay's CROWN Celebrates Black Hair and Encourages Young Dancers to Honor Their Crowns. by The Dance Enthusiast

POSTCARDS: Karisma Jay's CROWN Celebrates Black Hair and Encourages Young Dancers to Honor Their Crowns.: CROWN" is relevant and so timely because so many dance institutions and organization…

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Monday, July 24, 2023

DANCE NEWS: Bessie Awards 2023 Honors Michele Byrd-McPhee (Service to the Field of Dance) and Virginia Johnson (Lifetime Achievement) by The Dance Enthusiast

“Virginia Johnson and Michele Byrd-McPhee are both pioneering women in the arts. As artists and advocates, they have impacted countless lives, forwarding the legacy of each of their artfor…

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Friday, June 30, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Buglisi Dance Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Buglisi Dance Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater:"This celebration at the Ailey Citigroup Theater is deeply nostalgic and meaningful for Buglisi, w…

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: YYDC Presents "NOWHERE" at Chelsea Factory by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: YYDC Presents  "NOWHERE" at  Chelsea Factory: Yue turns an immersive 75-minute production at Chelsea Factory into an emotional, gasp-provoking, and twisted journey between …

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IMPRESSIONS: American Ballet Theatre Presents Christopher Wheeldon’s “Like Water For Chocolate” at Lincoln Center by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: American Ballet Theatre Presents Christopher Wheeldon’s  “Like Water For Chocolate” at Lincoln Center": Wheeldon may be pioneering a choreographic hybrid of sorts, a ball…

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Bobbi Jene Smith Blurs Boundaries in "Broken Theater" at La MaMa by The Dance Enthusiast

"The work investigates this feeling of disillusionment; What would happen if a group of people were stuck in a theater with no director or script?" — Nicole Leung for The Dance Enthusiast

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Monday, June 19, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: James Thierrée’s Compagnie du Hanneton in "Room: Sublime Limites" at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris by The Dance Enthusiast

"There are enthralling moments, like when a woman trips over her voluminous gown which seems to consume her as she whips about, storm-tossed. There are surreal moments, like the mannequin i…

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POSTCARDS: Melissa Riker Reflects on “Capacity, Crackling, and Collaboration" in Strasbourg, France by The Dance Enthusiast

"(We) are so pleased at how well it all went and was received, especially for such a broad audience of artists, scientists and the general public alike. Besides the general relief — the …

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: "Variations on Themes from Lost and Found: Scenes from a Life and other works by John Bernd (reprisal)" at Danspace Project by The Dance Enthusiast

"Is Variations a continuation, a projection, a vision of “what if?” The early years of the AIDS epidemic devastated Houston-Jones’ “generation of role models, mentors, and muses”…

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: LEIMAY Ensemble's "Extinction Rituals," a Fantastic Funerary Rite by The Dance Enthusiast

"Ximena Garnica explains that Extinction Rituals is a funerary rite. Anticipating the death of the biosphere, choreographers Garnica and Moriya are paying their last respects." — Robert …

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Ballet Hispánico’s Star Rises at New York City Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"Honoring Ballet Hispánico’s roots, each program wound up with an explosive ballroom number thrilling those of us who are always ready to rumba." — Robert Johnson for The Dance Enthusia…

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023

DANCE NEWS: Get Enthused for "GRAHAM100," a Three-Season Celebration of Martha Graham Dance Company's 100th Anniversary by The Dance Enthusiast

The Martha Graham Dance Company announces GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023…

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Janis Brenner and Guest Artists in "MOMENTUM" at Loy Luo's Art Gallery by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Janis Brenner and Guest Artists in MOMENTUM at Loy Luo's Art Gallery: "Loy Luo’s art gallery offers limited room, but the wonderfully adaptable dancers make sure the perfor…

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IMPRESSIONS: Limón Dance Company “Exploring the Underworld” at Green-Wood Cemetery by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Limón Dance Company “Exploring the Underworld” at Green-Wood Cemetery: “Exploring the Underworld” is an act of thoughtful curation that demonstrates the potential fo…

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Friday, June 2, 2023

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Yoshiko Chuma and The School of Hard Knock's "Shockwave Delay" at LaMaMa by The Dance Enthusiast

In THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Yoshiko Chuma and The School of Hard Knock's Shockwave Delay at LaMaMa: "I belong to dance but am closer to poetry." Yoshiko Chuma, New York

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Dance Theatre of Harlem Celebrates Virginia Johnson at City Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Dance Theatre of Harlem Celebrates Virginia Johnson at City Center :"Johnson can be proud of leaving the dancers in excellent shape. The addition of Forsythe’s BLAKE WORKS …

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Sydnie L. Mosley Dances, PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells by The Dance Enthusiast

In THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Sydnie L. Mosley Dances, PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells :"One of the essential questions PURPLE asks is: What is your vision for a radically joyful future? Tha…

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IMPRESSIONS: New York Live Arts presents Shamel Pitts' TRIBE "Touch of RED" by The Dance Enthusiast

"As the name implies, red is a central theme of the work, representing both the color, which is everywhere, and Pitts’ childhood nickname. With the space flooded in vibrant crimson light, …

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Monday, May 29, 2023
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: nia love in "UNDERcurrents" at Harlem Stage by The Dance Enthusiast

"Choreographer nia love doesn’t merely create dances, she designs experiences. Walking into the theater at Harlem Stage, audiences are immersed in a sensory adventure." — Cecly Placenti…

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