Author Archives: Emily Macel Theys

Thoroughly Modern Myths

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 by .
Laura Halzack and Robert Kleinendorst in Paul Taylor’s Mercuric Tidings (by Tom Caravaglia)

Think bunheads don’t belong in Graham class? Think again! Modern dance is one of the few truly American art forms, … Continue reading →

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Modern Masters

Posted on Apr 1, 2011 by .
AngelsKatherineBlakeley

Today the contemporary dance family tree has all kinds of offshoots, but its base includes four modern dance branches: the … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Music

Posted on Feb 1, 2011 by .
Riedel1

Modern dance master Mark Morris has said of his choreography, “Every dance ever is because of the music.” Indeed, who … Continue reading →

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Soothing Simonson Technique

Posted on Nov 1, 2009 by .

Bodies swooping into arcing releases, arms swinging effortlessly, a flow of windy S-shapes mixed with angular, percussive pauses. This style … Continue reading →

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