BWW Reviews: Hofesh Shecter Gives Master Class to Promote Sun World Premiere at BAMNovember 19, 2013Hofesh is a seriously cool guy. Normally I subscribe to the Oscar Wilde School of art criticism, but in this special case, the person behind the art is worth a mention. In a world that is often both glamorously and infamously depicted with power and fame hungry choreographers/directors lording over desperate dancers reduced to human body-things, Hofesh's warm presence is calming in its quiet power, exacting in its purpose without a totalitarian bent. Granted, I've only danced with him for a total of perhaps 6 hours over the course of 4 years, but I stand by the assessment. Hofesh Shecter is really, really cool.
BWW Reviews: Fall For Dance Final EveningOctober 16, 2013 Fall for Dance at New York City Center wrapped up last weekend with a program featuring four companies, thrilling in their differences. Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui/Sadler's Wells London, BODYTRAFFIC, Les Ballet Trockadero De Monte Carlo, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre shared the stage on October 5, for an evening rich in texture and artistic achievement.
BWW Reviews: Les Ballets Jazz De Montreal Celebrates BrooklynAugust 12, 2013Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival is held at the Bandshell is Prospect Park, with live performances featuring artists from all over the world. For their dance portion last week, BRIC presented three works from Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal.