Guys, this may just be the fashion/dance collab to end all fashion/dance collabs. ICYMI, Dior presented their Spring 2019 collection at Paris Fashion Week, which continues through October 3rd. But models weren’t the only ones walking the runway—an entire ensemble of modern dancers (not to mention tons of dreamy dance-inspired looks) took to the catwalk, […]
“Imagine your bones spilling across the floor like water.” “Your body is buoyant, afloat atop an airy cushion.” “Think of the skull and torso as two vast spaces filled with soft light.” Imagery and metaphors like these are staples in a collection of styles generally called release technique. They help dancers find new ways to […]
Founded in 1968, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company has grown to become one of the most revered dance groups in the U.S. This spring, the company will present its 50th season, with performances at The Joyce Theater in NYC April 17–22. The run features a world premiere by Lubovitch; classic works from the repertory, like Men’s […]
It’s about time! On Thursday, Fox Searchlight announced to The Hollywood Reporter that the studio has officially shaken hands with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on developing a movie version of Alvin Ailey’s extraordinary life. Yes, Hollywood is doing things right by partnering directly with artistic director emerita Judith Jamison (who originated the iconic Ailey […]
Postmodern pioneer Trisha Brown redefined how dance is seen and felt. A founding member of Judson Dance Theater, Brown frequently collaborated with other experimental artists like Yvonne Rainer, Merce Cunningham, Twyla Tharp, and Steve Paxton. She embraced pedestrian movement, pairing everyday gesture with rhythm and fluidity. “It’s liquid,” says Wendy Perron, who danced with Brown […]
Yes, I know summer doesn’t *officially* kick off until June 21, but tomorrow at 10 am, I’ll be feeling all of the #summervibes. Why? That’s the first Moves with Limón Dance of 2017. In my humble opinion one of the best “secret” freebies of an NYC summer, these open-level modern dance classes happen every Saturday […]
Learn a phrase from Mark Morris’ L/Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato with company members Noah Vinson and Dallas McMurray coaching and dancing, respectively.
Chances are you’ve heard of Sleep No More, the blockbuster production loosely based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. But Sleep No More is more than just a performance: It takes place throughout a five-story building in NYC, with audience members exploring the space on their own terms. If you attend the show, you’re part of it—and that’s […]