Nicole Wolcott Contemporary Workshop
March 13, 2010 · Posted by Peridance Capezio Center ·
Nicole Wolcott is coming to Peridance!May 24, 2010 - May 28, 2010; Mon - Fri1:00 PM - 3:00 PMHer vigorous class combines the virtuosity of classical technique and the release of post-modern dance with Wolcott’s own dramatic idiosyncrasies. The result is a quirky but highly athletic aesthetic. Material for this class is drawn from various techniques and movement styles including Limon, hip-hop, ballet, Gaga, and pop culture. Sense of humor required.Nicole Wolcott is a choreographer, teacher and performance artist based in New York City. She has been performing with dance companies, rock bands and video artists around the country ...
The Hurt Locker PLUS LXD EQUALS A Great Oscars
March 8, 2010 · Posted by This Momma Can Dance ·
I read a couple of reviews of the Oscars performance last night, and I don’t agree with all of them. There are a bit of naysayers about the hosting, the dancing, the choice to honor John Hughes (as opposed to other Honorary awards recipients), having “NPH” sing for the opening, etc. etc.
I thought it was a good show. For gawd’s sake, people, it’s nearly four hours of awards and presentations! How is Mr. Adam Shankman (director of the Oscars show) going to please everybody, all the time? He’s not, so there.
I thought two hosts, especially such as Steve Martin and ...
Misnomer Dance Theater, Connecting People
February 26, 2010 · Posted by Movmnt Magazine ·
Connecting People, Misnomer Dance Theater
Christopher Elam jumps. A 50-foot wall shoots out from his feet. Misnomer Dance Theater’s Director has the ground spinning beneath him. Structural forms emerge from his every movement, building a city through physical inspiration.
In the motion capture technology world, the rules bend. “In some ways it’s similar to what one might envision in their body while dancing. But the beautiful irony for a dancer is that you’re very much rooted in the reality of space: the length of muscles, how far you can jump. Only in our minds [can] we extend those concepts,” explains Christopher Elam, ...
Guest Teacher Stephanie Batten Bland
February 13, 2010 · Posted by Peridance Capezio Center ·
Guest teacher, Stefanie Batten Bland, comes to Peridance this Spring to teach classes in contemporary technique.Mar 29, 2010 - Apr 9, 2010; Mon - Fri3/29 - 4/2 (Monday - Friday): 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM4/5 - 4/9 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMA native New Yorker, currently living in Paris, Stefanie Batten Bland mixes the subtleties of Europe with American self-confidence.Ms. Bland was a soloist for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and Lar Lubovitch. She came to Europe in 2002, guesting for Pina Bausch Tanz Theater Wuppertal(GER), Georges Momboye (Fr), Project Linga (Swiss), Pal Frenak (HUN) ...
Looking Back on So You Think You Can Dance Part 6
February 12, 2010 · Posted by This Momma Can Dance ·
It’s kinda a bummer that a bunch of So You Think You Can Dance videos got taken down. I realize that Fox owns the show, so they get to do what they wish with them. Oh well.
This one from my favorites list is still standing, however, so I get to write about it. I swear, Cat Deely and the Judges couldn’t say “cheeky” enough while talking about this dance. From season 5, Evan and Randi performing a Mia Michaels contemporary to “Koop Island Blues”.
This is a decidedly lighter side of Mia, and I love that as much as her darker ...
Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan
February 10, 2010 · Posted by This Momma Can Dance ·
When I found the video I posted yesterday, I had no idea what it was an actual excerpt of. I did a bit more digging and found out that Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan was actually a ballet choreographed by Frederick Ashton (Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet in London). He saw Isadora perform himself when he was on holiday with his family. He was only 17 years old. She made such an impression on him (even at 44 and admittedly past her prime) that he knew he was witnessing something special and went back again ...
Dance Quotes: Isadora Duncan (once again!)
February 9, 2010 · Posted by This Momma Can Dance ·
I found this fantastic video of an Isador Duncan style-dance and thought it would go perfectly with this luscious quote of hers:
“Every movement that can be danced on the seashore
without being in harmony with the rhythm of the waves,
every movement that can be danced in the forest
without being in harmony with the swaying of the branches,
every movement that one can dance… in the sunshine,
in the open country, without being in harmony with the life
and the solitude of the landscape – every such movement is false,
in that it is out of tune in the midst of nature’s harmonious lines.
That is why ...
Award Winning Israeli Choreographer IDAN COHEN
February 6, 2010 · Posted by Peridance Capezio Center ·
Mar 15, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SunMonday - Friday - Tech & Rep: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSunday - Showing and Q&A: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMInfluenced by release technique, floor work, Gyrokinesis® and improvisation, Idan Cohen has created a movement quality that is both expressive and virtuosic. His classes encourage creativity and originality, while still focusing on technical prowess. Within his technique and repertory class, Idan also includes choreography, improvisation and composition.Dancers registered for the entire workshop will participate in a showing on Sunday, March 21st. Following the ...
Dance Quotes: Travis Wall
January 29, 2010 · Posted by This Momma Can Dance ·
“I was born into the studio and all I really know is dance.” Travis Wall
And know it well he does! He didn’t win the So You Think You Can Dance title when he was a competitor on the show (he came in second to Benji Schwimmer), but who cares? Travis is now a permanent fixture on SYTYCD as a choreographer. Can’t get much better than that, huh?
He started in season 5 with Jeanine and Jason’s Contemporary number to Jason Mratz’s “If It Kills Me” (known as the locket dance), a really gorgeous dance full of dynamic, passion and a ...
Dance Quotes: Travis Wall
January 29, 2010 · Posted by This Momma Can Dance ·
“I was born into the studio and all I really know is dance.” Travis Wall
And know it well he does! He didn’t win the So You Think You Can Dance title when he was a competitor on the show (he came in second to Benji Schwimmer), but who cares? Travis is now a permanent fixture on SYTYCD as a choreographer. Can’t get much better than that, huh?
He started in season 5 with Jeanine and Jason’s Contemporary number to Jason Mratz’s “If It Kills Me” (known as the locket dance), a really gorgeous dance full of dynamic, passion and a ...
