Archive for January, 2013
Butoh Expanded: Kota Yamazaki’s (glowing)
New York-based choreographer Kota Yamazaki has formed an unlikely bond between African dance and Japanese butoh. As an aftereffect of World War II, butoh typically foregrounds the taboo, and its slow, exaggerated expression send dancers and audiences into surreal and …
Tripping Through MCB’s Light and Dance Fantastic
On the opening night at the Arsht Center, The Miami City Ballet presented the world preview of “Euphotic,” the most recent work of Liam Scarlett, artist-in-residence at London’s
Vocalizing on the Winter Jewish Music Concert
Early in the proceedings at the Fifth Annual Winter Jewish Music Concert, I circled a couple of names who I wanted to highlight in this review, as a
The Moves and Motion of Kyle Abraham
Kyle Abraham and his talented troupe are back – and we are richer for it. Set to a tale of Pinocchio and his wish to be real, this
Falling in Love with Dance Now’s Open Stage
“We are going to a dance performance!” That was all I knew. See, I just moved to Miami from New York, so the details
danceAble
The 14th annual danceAble performances return, presented by Tigertail Productions and the Florida Dance Association, this year featuring new work from Heather Maloney "unquiet/body" and a workshop and
Abraham.in.motion “Live! The Realest MC”
Kyle Abraham and his amazing dance troupe return to Miami for a show that mixes urban music, sensual movement, and political
Back Again: Alvin Ailey
When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre returns to the Arsht Center this month, Miami will welcome home the company’s Artistic Director Robert Battle. “It’s wonderful,” says Battle.
Habana Mix: A Modern Scope for Cuba’s Dance Traditions
Renowned choreographer Neri Torres is the reigning queen of Afro-Cuban dance here in Miami. And there is a reason why she’s maintained this title. As founder and artistic director
Liam Scarlett On His MCB Premiere
This article first appeared in Miami New Times The wunderkind is back in Miami with yet another world debut. Liam Scarlett, that is. He who at age 26
