Cirkus Cirkör’s ‘Knitting Peace’

A world of yarn

Is it possible to knit peace? The Swedish troupe Cirkus Cirkör’s latest creation makes a uniquely compelling case.

Gregory King

Apr 12, 2016 · Articles · 2 minute read

The 25th anniversary of Koresh Dance Company

Different, yet still the same

Koresh is a beast as a choreographer who has put together a stunning company of versatile thoroughbreds. I was thrilled to watch the dancers perform Koresh’s virtuosic choreography, while wondering, “Where have I seen this before?”

Gregory King

Mar 19, 2016 · Articles · 2 minute read

Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s 'Black Male Revisited'

The body as resistance and protest

Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s Black Male Revisited is a riveting multimedia presentation that encourages us to question “self” as we navigate a not-so-post–racial world.

Gregory King

Feb 28, 2016 · Articles · 2 minute read

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal at the Prince

Tribal strength on display

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal presented an evening of mostly first-class work that used the memories of our distant origins to propel us into an unknown but fascinating future.

Gary L. Day

Jan 15, 2016 · Articles · 2 minute read

How kids see ‘The Nutcracker’ (6th helping)

Blessings of binoculars

This month marks the sixth December in my curious annual quest to observe how small children — specifically, my grandchildren— develop an appreciation for great art — specifically, The Nutcracker. Not until this year did it occur to me that the Nutcracker experience itself might change with the passage of time.

Dan Rottenberg

Dec 29, 2015 · Articles · 4 minute read

Duende and the Curtis 20/21 Ensemble

Schoenberg, dance, and cabaret

Performances in informal settings can create a less elitist atmosphere and be the catalyst for meaningful conversations about art.

Gregory King

Dec 07, 2015 · Articles · 3 minute read

BalletX: 'Beasts'

Athleticism and technique brought out the Beasts

BalletX continues to add to the landscape of contemporary dance by their commitment to producing world premieres. In Beasts, Nicolo Fonte asked the company’s dancers to use their individuality to channel their primal human instinct.

Gregory King

Nov 24, 2015 · Articles · 2 minute read

Dance Affiliates presents BodyTraffic

Revving up contemporary dance on the West Coast

BodyTraffic is energizing the West Coast dance scene with innovation and fusion, while continuing to diversify their repertory, showing that concert dance can, and does, live in the City of Angels.

Gregory King

Nov 10, 2015 · Articles · 2 minute read

De Keersmaeker's 'Partita 2' at FringeArts

Who is the dance for?

Partita 2 left me with two questions: “Is dance just for dancers?” and “Is accessibility important in dance?” With no definite answers, I am left with Bach on my mind and the image of a running duo that went on for way too long.

Gregory King

Nov 09, 2015 · Articles · 2 minute read

Dance Affiliates presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Bodies, battements . . . breathe!

I left the theater thrilled at having the chance to share a night of dance with dancers who slaughtered every step given to them with a ferocity that at times forced me to pull back in my seat. I also experienced disappointment that the show provided few surprises in its use of well-worn vocabulary.

Gregory King

Oct 18, 2015 · Articles · 2 minute read