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Monday, March 13, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: 2023 SOLODUO Dance Festival Presented by WHITE WAVE Dance at Dixon Place by The Dance Enthusiast

"Incorporating diverse styles, themes, and stages of artistry, this program’s greatest strength was its variety. With no two pieces alike, viewers had much dance to be enthusiastic about."…

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Keely Garfield on her Premiere of "The Invisible Project" at NYU's Skirball Center, and her Practices of Wellness and Chapl by The Dance Enthusiast

In THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Keely Garfield on her Premiere of "The Invisible Project" at NYU's Skirball Center, and her Practices of Wellness and Chaplaincy:  "Keely Garfield describes he…

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Monday, March 6, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Cullberg at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Cullberg at The Joyce Theater: "The essential fact of this sly and mesmerizing piece, which Hay created in 2021, is that the solos in question---all seven of them---are perfo…

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IMPRESSIONS: "Revival," a Film on Meditation, Aging, Dance, and Community by Josefine Rotman Lyons Presented by the Martha Graham Dance Company by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: "Revival,"  a Film Documentary Meditation on Aging, Dance, and Community by Josefine Rotman Lyons: "Josefina Rotman Lyons’ eloquent and inspiring 2020 documentary, Revival…

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IMPRESSIONS: Ballet Julien Lestel in the Paris Premiere of "Rodin" at the Salle Pleyel by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Ballet Julien Lestel in the Paris Premiere of "Rodin: "While Rodin’s sculpture often benefits from this kind of distortion, it does not work in this dance at this distance.…

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Monday, February 27, 2023

DANCE NEWS: The Martha Graham School Welcomes Ashley Brown as its New Director by The Dance Enthusiast

 “(Ashley Brown) is a true educator, an exceptional artist, and a fabulous mentor for our students. Her remarkable range of experience and skill set will have an immediate impact on our …

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IMPRESSIONS: THE NIGHT FALLS , a BalletCollective and PEAK Performances Production at Montclair State University, Troy Schumacher Choreographer by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: THE NIGHT FALLS , a BalletCollective and PEAK Performances Production  at Montclair State University, Troy Schumacher Choreographer: "THE NIGHT FALLS follows the lives of si…

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Friday, February 24, 2023

A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Tina Ramirez by The Dance Enthusiast

"The atmosphere was uplifting, not somber, at this event, dubbed “A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Tina Ramírez,” as associates recalled her work as a teacher and an institution-…

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Jessica L. Hagan's "Queens of Sheba" at The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival at Chelsea Factory by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Jessica L. Hagan's , "Queens of Sheba" at The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival at Chelsea Factory :"When hilarious storytelling meets raw, painful honesty, in comes�…

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Tiffany Rea- Fisher On Black History Month, her Dance Trek Between Harlem and Lake Placid, and her New Non-Dance Gig by The Dance Enthusiast

Tiffany Rea-Fisher On Black History Month, her Dance Trek Between Harlem and Lake Placid, and her New Non-Dance Gig."My intention for bringing my company to Lake Placid is so that these kids…

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Monday, February 20, 2023

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: 
Anabella Lenzu on Motherhood and Art, Choreography and Community by The Dance Enthusiast

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Anabella Lenzu on Motherhood and Art, Choreography and Community :"It’s about finding my community – to find other voices, to honor other voices." Anabella Len…

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Friday, February 17, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Johnnie Cruise Mercer's “Revival 2023” at 92Y by The Dance Enthusiast

"Revival 2023 is the fruit of genuine artist, audience, youth, and community engagement paired with an abiding tenor of joy."  — Sarah Cecilia Bukowski

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IMPRESSIONS: Israel Galván in "SOLO" at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Israel Galván in "SOLO" at Baryshnikov Arts Center: "In SOLO Galván turns his powers of observation and humor on himself and his origins. His abstract rhythms, which move with…

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Monday, February 13, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: New York City Ballet Premieres Justin Peck’s First Evening-Length Work, "Copland Dance Episodes" at Lincoln Center by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: New York City Ballet Premieres Justin Peck’s First Evening-Length Work, "Copland Dance Episodes" at Lincoln Center:"Like Peck’s earlier ballets -- remarkable for the fresh e…

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IMPRESSIONS: Rennie Harris Puremovement’s Seminal Work “Rome & Jewels” Re-Staged for The Joyce by The Dance Enthusiast

"Though it may have the bones of Shakespeare and the flesh of West Side Story, the meat of Rome and Jewels is uniquely subversive and unequivocally Black." Nicole Leung, New York

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: waheedworks "Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest" at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"The emotional reaction caused by Tommie-Waheed Evans’ work not only triggers sadness, but taps into a profound hope for the day when equality is restored in America." - Miranda Stuck, New…

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Monday, February 6, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Works & Process' Underground Uptown Festival Presents LayeRhythm with Masterz at Work Dance Family by The Dance Enthusiast

"Laye Rhythm with Masterz at Work Dance Family presented both improvised and choreographed street dance on the final evening of the Guggenheim Museum's Works & Process Underground Uptown…

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Of Times Before and Ahead — Celia Ipiotis Spotlights the One and Only Danni Gee by The Dance Enthusiast

"Outgoing and uncommonly generous, Gee is admired by colleagues and loved by family and friends.  We will all be watching and cheering her on!" — Celia Ipiotis, 2023 Moving Visions Editor…

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Germany’s tanzmainz Performs Sharon Eyal’s Award-Winning "Soul Chain" at The Joyce by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Germany’s tanzmainz Performs Sharon Eyal’s Award-Winning "Soul Chain" at The Joyce : "Israeli choreographer Sharon Eyal’s daunting Soul Chain, a 55-minute, large-ensemb…

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: "BELLA" Directed by Bridget Murnane Makes Its NYC Premiere the Dance On Camera Festival by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: "BELLA" Directed by Bridget Murnane Makes Its NYC Premiere the Dance On Camera Festival "Along with learning an important slice of dance history in this film, one can be insp…

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BAREFOOTNOTES: From the Editor's Desk, Celia Ipiotis of "Eye on Dance" and "Eye On The Arts" Joins The Dance Enthusiast as Moving Visions Editor by The Dance Enthusiast

"EYE ON DANCE was  diverse and inclusive before diversity and inclusion was a topic that the entire arts field advocated. Jeff filmed and Celia spoke with  dancers across genres, ages, and…

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Les Ballet Afrik's "New York is Burning" at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Les Ballet Afrik's "New York is Burning" at The Joyce Theater  "no dancer looks the same, demonstrating the company's mission of individual expression, radical acceptance,…

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: "Curriculum II" Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company at New York Live Arts, a NYC Premiere by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: "Curriculum II" Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company at  New York Live Arts"Think of Curriculum II as a Ferrari. The many ideas swirling around Jones’ New York City premiere move…

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BAREFOOTNOTES: Things I Am Learning About The Dance Enthusiast at Age Fifteen, a Letter from the Editor, Christine Jowers by The Dance Enthusiast

BAREFOOTNOTES: Things I Am Learning About The Dance Enthusiast at Age Fifteen, A letter from the Editor, Christine Jowers: "Figuring out ways to to welcome and lift up new voices in dance co…

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Monday, January 30, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Gisèle Vienne’s "This Is How You Will Disappear" at Théâtre National de la Colline, Paris by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Gisèle Vienne’s "This Is How You Will Disappear" at Théâtre National de la Colline, Paris "The visuals are spectacular and the fog is mesmerizing as it gushes down from …

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Monday, January 23, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Mystical Feet Company in Yehuda Hyman's "SECRET OF THE POSSIBLE" at The Theatre of the 14th Street Y by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Mystical Feet Company in  Yehuda Hyman's "SECRET OF THE POSSIBLE"  at The Theatre of the 14th Street Y" :Words are useful for telling stories, but some stories---ah! Some s…

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: LayeRhythm (On The Move) with STASIS: Works & Process at Lincoln Center by The Dance Enthusiast

 In A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: LayeRhythm (On The Move) with STASIS: Works & Process at Lincoln Center":The Works & Process format in Lincoln Center’s intimate Clark Studio Theat…

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IMPRESSIONS: Jasmine Hearn’s “Salt and Spirit” at the Out-FRONT 
Festival Curated by Pioneers Go East Collective by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Jasmine Hearn’s “Salt and Spirit” at the Out-FRONT Festival Curated by Pioneers Go East Collective: "Juicy, sweet and sensual, yet equipped with a tough skin fit for ha…

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

DANCE NEWS: Directed by Alla Kovgan, PEAK Performances Releases Five Film Premieres on the PEAK Plus Streaming Platform: by The Dance Enthusiast

PEAK Performances, on January 19, 2023, released five film premieres directed by Alla Kovgan on the groundbreaking PEAK Plus Streaming Platform. Up-close captures of major productions by D…

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Monday, January 16, 2023

DANCE NEWS: The Hermitage Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season and 15th Year of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize with Two $30,000 Commissions by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: The Hermitage Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season and 15th Year of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize with Two $30,000 Commissions: In Hip-hop and street-dance artist, dancer-choreogr…

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

DANCE NEWS: Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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