Archive for April, 2009

Interview with Ros Warby

Posted by Justin on April 28th, 2009 in Interviews

We asked Ros Warby a few questions about Monumental, which shows at Dance Theater Workshop April 30-May 2. Be sure to check out this exciting Australian artist!!
DTW: What drew you to SWAN LAKE as source material?

RW: Perhaps my history in the classical form. It is in my system. I am interested in allowing that history [...]

“Dramatic Recipe: Four Choreographers, Dozens of Students, Moody Scores “

Posted by Jillian on April 27th, 2009 in Press

Claudia La Rocco reviews The Barnard Project for The New York Times.
Published: April 24, 2009
“The deal is this: the choreographers get time, space and numerous bodies with which to play; the college students end up in a real live show. Both parties win in the Barnard Project, a collaboration with Dance Theater Workshop that is [...]

The Barnard Project on the SundayArts Blog

Posted by Jillian on April 27th, 2009 in Press

Susan Yung writes on this year’s Barnard Project on Channel Thirteen’s SundayArts blog.
“Dance showcases can be a bit of a gamble. It’s all part of the experience, but mixed in with choice discoveries can be less compelling ones. An abundance of budding talent and a strong democratic streak (or a weak curatorial hand) can mean [...]

Eva Yaa Asantewaa on The Barnard Project

Posted by Jillian on April 24th, 2009 in Press

“The Barnard Project–a collaboration of Dance Theater Workshop and Barnard College’s dance department–brings students together with some of the foxiest choreographers around. The artistic residency program culminates in a season of new and developing works at DTW, and this year’s lineup features pieces by Morgan Thorson (Minneapolis), Nora Chipaumire, Susan Rethorst and Nicholas Leichter.”
Read the [...]

The New York Times ArtsBeat asked…

Posted by Adam on April 21st, 2009 in Editorial

“What effect is the economy having on your life and work as an artist, writer, actor, or musician?”
(the words dancer and choreographer seem to be missing, but maybe they just fall under “artist.”)
The list has been growing since the posting on April 15, but there are only a couple mentions of how dance artists are [...]

The conversation continues:
DTW Lobby Talk - The Relevance of the University

Posted by Megan on April 20th, 2009 in Editorial

Maura’s notes:
I thought, based on how activated and participatory the room felt, that the talk went well. Many topics were covered and viewpoints expressed. Organizer Chase Granoff started by expressing his interest in seeing the development of the low-residency MFAs at Hollins and Milwaukee, increased commissions for younger choreographers, and a few unique professorships that [...]

“Shemy’s Arena”

Posted by Adam on April 17th, 2009 in Press

Eva Yaa Asentewaa writes…
“Deganit Shemy’s Arena is a knockout–honest and gripping choreography presented by a dream cast of dancers (Robin Brown, Ericka Eichelberger, Denisa Musilova, Leah Nelson and Savina Theodorou). This kaleidoscope should be seen not only once but returned to with pleasure as it offers up more of its mysterious, complex facets…” 
Read the full article here.
Tickets to Deganit Shemy’s Arena, here.

Carla on Deganit Shemy & Company

Posted by Justin on April 17th, 2009 in Media

Artistic Director, Carla Peterson, on Deganit Shemy & Company’s Arena.
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Bill T. Jones will be at the New Museum!

Posted by Jillian on April 16th, 2009 in Editorial

Fri, Apr 24 at 7:30 PM

Bill T. Jones will kick off the New Museum’s brand new Visionary Series with a lecture (and drinks afterward).  Tickets are now super affordable - $12 Members, $15 General Public.  Go to the New Museum site for all the goods and details.

Happy 90th Birthday Merce Cunningham!

Posted by Adam on April 16th, 2009 in Editorial, Media

Your contribution to dance is invaluable!
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